November is Diabetes Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to focus on the important role that nutrition plays in managing diabetes. Choosing balanced food options can help stabilize blood sugar, prevent complications, and support overall health and well-being.

Abstract Background Autoimmune encephalitis (AE) is a severe neurological disease often accompanied by consciousness disturbances, severe swallowing difficulties, and gastrointestinal dysfunction, increasing the risk of malnutrition. However, the optimal caloric intake target during the acute phase of AE remains unclear. Objective This study aims to evaluate the impact of caloric intake on short-term clinical outcomes…

Her new plant-powered protein powder set is designed to cater to the changing macronutrient and micronutrient needs of women throughout their cycle. “A really great aspect of this is that if we’re able to understand what hormones are at play, we can better eat and feel better throughout our menstrual cycle” she said. “We can perform…

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Home delivered meals through the Jasper County Elderly Nutrition’s Home Delivered Meal Program will continue this coming Thanksgiving and Christmas. The meals will be provided by MercyOne Newton Medical Center, and cost for the program is $8.00 each. Jasper County Elderly Nutrition Program Director Kelli Van Manen got the contract for the Thanksgiving and Christmas…

Abstract Background Evidence on the harmful effects of diet on serum lipids in adolescence has not been consistent. The present study sought to establish which dietary patterns are associated with biomarkers of dyslipidemia. Methods Data from 36,217 Brazilian adolescents participating in the Study of Cardiovascular Risk in Adolescents were evaluated. Dietary patterns were identified using…

The St. Joseph Health Department announced it will continue a key nutrition plan and services for Women, Infants and Children through the next fiscal year after signing a new contract with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.  The $571,358 contract with Missouri DHSS was recently approved by City Council members during their Oct.…

Considering that protein, or more specifically, the amino acids that makeup protein, is vital to a huge swath of bodily functions, it’s no wonder that nutrition experts want everyone, especially athletes, to get enough. Eating healthy amounts of protein boosts immunity, oxygen transport, heart function, and muscle and bone formation, to name a few benefits.…

Considering that protein, or more specifically, the amino acids that makeup protein, is vital to a huge swath of bodily functions, it’s no wonder that nutrition experts want everyone, especially athletes, to get enough. Eating healthy amounts of protein boosts immunity, oxygen transport, heart function, and muscle and bone formation, to name a few benefits.…

Owner of Rebekah’s Health and Nutrition and holistic health practitioner, Rebekah Spencer, shares how her products give a healthy and natural approach to cold and flu relief. Tags Gmm