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Nutrition takes backseat in cereals marketed toward children, study finds
Cereals marketed toward children have changed over the past 13 years – lacking nutrition and increasing sugar, fat, carbohydrates and sodium with a decrease in protein and fiber, according to a JAMA Network study. Dr. Stephen Cook, of Nationwide Children’s Hospital says parents need to show some tough love when it comes to handling pushback…
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3 Science-Backed Ways to Stop Muscle Loss Before It Starts: Sarcopenia Prevention
Diet and exercise can help prevent or slow the progression of muscle loss in older adults. Consuming a sufficient amount of protein and other nutrients can help maintain muscle mass. Resistance, aerobic, balance and flexibility exercises can keep you strong and safe as you age. Aging gracefully isn’t only about looking your best—it’s also about…
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5 Afternoon Snacks That’ll Keep You Full Until Dinner, According to Nutrition Experts
The time in between lunch and dinner can feel like a marathon. You’ve likely experienced multiple weeknights where you’re itching for dinner soon after lunch, and you’re not alone in that—after all, dinner is traditionally the largest meal of the day (and for some, the most delicious). When you’d like to wait until an appropriate…
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Eating This One Fruit Daily May Promote Better Health For Women (Not Apples!)
Effectively, these findings mean that regardless of other health components, considering ways to “optimize” our body’s composition can play a major role in overall health and well-being. For women, something as simple as a few slices of avocado a day may help improve health—so brb, I’m going to make some avocado toast.
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Experts Reveal If It’s Actually Safe to Eat Chia Seeds Every Day
By now, chia seeds are a staple in many of our diets. The itty-bitty seeds have become hugely popular over the past few years — and for good reason. They’re about as close as you can get to a nutritional superfood. Plus, they’re versatile enough to be added to virtually anything you’re whipping up in…
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New Study Reveals Powerful Performance Benefits of Beetroot Juice
A new study, published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, which explored how beetroot juice affected a group of climbers’ performance, found some very promising results, which may well tempt you into sampling the earthy beverage. What Did the Study Find? In a (deep breath) randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blinded study, researchers divided…
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Leading health organizations release guidance on nutrition support for GLP-1 obesity therapies
Four leading organizations in lifestyle medicine, obesity medicine, and nutrition-the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM), the American Society for Nutrition (ASN), the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA), and The Obesity Society (TOS)-have jointly released a clinical advisory titled “Nutritional Priorities to Support GLP-1 Therapy for Obesity.” Published across four peer-reviewed journals, this consensus-based guidance reflects…
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Owensboro Nutrition serving healthy energy drinks
#inform-video-player-1 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } #inform-video-player-2 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } Akeisha Hibbard has worked in the food industry the vast majority of her adult life, but after managing multiple restaurants, she decided she was ready to be in business for herself. Drawing on her experience working in a tea…
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Made in Idaho: Boise pet store promotes natural nutrition and healthier lives for pets
DOWNTOWN BOISE, Idaho — At a pet store tucked into downtown Boise, the first face to greet you isn’t the owner, it’s a dog. Molly, a 10-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, lounges on the front counter of Molly’s Healthy Pet Market, keeping a close eye on every customer who walks through the door. “This is…
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Farmers Market Nutrition Program available next week in Bulloch County
The Georgia WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program will be available next week in Bulloch County. Georgia WIC participants may come by the Bulloch County Health Department on Altman St. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, and Wednesday, June 4, to receive fresh fruits and vegetables. Produce is limited, so folks are advised to arrive early.…
