For anyone looking to pack on muscle and gain weight, finding the right protein powder can be a challenge and it’s also decisive in the fitness journey. Whether you’re an athlete in need of extra calories or simply trying to bulk up, you need to find the right one for you. One product that stands…

Pregnant women suffering from anemia, which affects approximately 38% of this population globally, now have hope as recent research conducted in Ethiopia indicates significant reductions in anemia rates due to comprehensive nutrition education and iron-folic acid supplementation. The quasi-experimental study focused on pregnant women from Butajira, Ethiopia, where anemia prevalence has remained alarmingly high. Researchers…

Burlington’s Julz Animal Houz offers the largest line of raw and fresh foods in the Pacific Northwest. The Burlington location opened in June 2019. There are also locations in Marysville and Winthrop. The three stores sell dog, cat, and chicken food; treats and chews; and supplies. They also offer food and environment sensitivity testing, diet…

Nutrition experts say they’re not only as good as fresh, they’re often better. As winter drags on, it can become increasingly challenging to envision the bright colors and flavors of spring and summer. But many of the warmer season’s delicacies are hiding where you may least expect them — in the frozen food aisle of…

Cameron Brink, the rising WNBA star and second overall draft pick, is making a calculated move to expand her influence both on and off the court. By partnering with Optimum Nutrition, Brink is solidifying her place as not only a basketball phenom but also as a strategic force in the business of athlete marketing. This…

Jan. 29, 2025 Postmenopausal women (12 or more months after last reported menstrual cycle) are needed to participate in the PROWELL study.  The Center for Human Nutrition at the U of A is conducting a research study to learn more about the effects of nutrition and physical activity on wellbeing in postmenopausal women.  Participants will be…

Credit: Image by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels. Registered dietitian Jamie Gnau explains how it can transform your relationship with food. January 28, 2025 by Strategic Communication Eating isn’t just about nutrition — it’s about listening to your body and breaking free from diet culture.   In the Health with Jaime Gnau: Intuitive Eating podcast on The…

Representatives of groups that administer the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, a $7 billion effort funded entirely by the federal government, did not know on Tuesday whether the federal funding pause would affect the program. W.I.C., as it’s usually called, provides vouchers for healthy foods to low-income pregnant and postpartum women, infants…