COLUMBUS – Eligible Ohioans age 60 and older will once again have access to $50 in fresh locally grown fruits, vegetables, fresh cut herbs, and unprocessed honey in 2025 through the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP), the Ohio Department of Aging (ODA) announced on April 16. Applications for the 2025 season of the SFMNP are now available…

Earle, Ark. (KATV) — The small town of Earle will be on the receiving end of a grant fund set to help address community health through a partnership involving the African American Mayors Association and Healthy America. Since partnering with American Beverage, the two organizations have awarded grants totaling $2 million to 16 cities and…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Vegetable Products for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs. Purchases will be made under the authority of Section 32 of the Act of August 24, 1935. Potential materials may include cans of asparagus, frozen asparagus and cans of tomatoes. Solicitations will be issued…

In a world increasingly driven by plant-based alternatives, the dairy industry finds itself at a pivotal moment. According to Barb O’Brien, president and CEO of Dairy Management Inc. (DMI), it’s an exciting time for dairy, as consumers circle back toward appreciating genuine nutritional value. “This is dairy’s time to shine,” O’Brien says. Food as MedicineFor…

Photo Credit: Ondrooo The following is a summary of “Late Nutrition and Negative Outcomes in a Brazilian Pediatric Intensive Care Unit: A Retrospective Cohort,” published in the April 2025 issue of Journal of Pediatrics and Child Health by Júnior et al.  Researchers conducted a retrospective study to assess the link between delayed enteral nutrition and…

This type of carb can protect against cancer and help with weight lossWomen’s Health: Lindsay Malone, registered dietitian and instructor of nutrition in the Department of Nutrition, explained why resistant starches are good for you. 

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Few vegetables elicit less excitement from the average gardener than beets, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Once relegated to pickling or making borscht, beet is enjoying greater respect due to its reported health benefits, Trinklein said. Humans have eaten beets for more than 5,000 years, he said. Beets originally…

#inform-video-player-1 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } #inform-video-player-2 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } OSKALOOSA — Iowa State Extension in Mahaska County will host Iowa Farmers Market Nutrition Program training April 30 Extension and Outreach is partnering with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship to host an Iowa Farmers Market Nutrition…

Want supple skin? Expert shares combination of nutrition and skincare tips to preserve your skin’s structural integrity ByAdrija Dey Apr 18, 2025 05:37 PM IST Share Via Copy Link If your skin starts to show the first signs of ageing, with sagging skin, it’s time you fix your diet and skincare routine to strengthen your…

With protein craze in full swing, it’s easy to rely on protein bars without considering whether you’re choosing one that meets your nutrition goals. As a dietitian, here’s what I look for in a protein bar—and a couple of things I tend to avoid. 1. Check the Amount of Protein The amount of protein in…