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…

Acid reflux, or gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), is a common condition that happens when stomach acid flows back up into the esophagus, causing discomfort such as heartburn. It can be triggered by consuming certain ingredients or types of food, making symptoms worse. Wondering what to drink for acid reflux? Experts say some options may help or…

1 / 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Ireland Army Health Clinic Dietician Laura Bottoms chooses a FitPick vending machine option at Fort Knox, Kentucky, Jan. 28, 2025. These new items were put in as part of a Fort Knox nutrition environment working group initiative to improve the nutrition network within the installation and…

This week, the Federal House Ways and Means Committee proposed slashing school nutrition funding. At the state level, a string of states have introduced universal free school meals bills, while lunch shaming and artificial food dyes in school food products are once again in the spotlight.  Here’s the latest in school nutrition legislation.  House Ways and Means…

Did you know that every Saturday morning at 8am you can listen to the “Ingles Information Aisle” on News Radio 570am (part of the iheart radio network)? On this 30-minute show I do interviews with local food makers, farmers, our Ingles Table contributors and more.  Some shows feature questions sent in by customers about food,…

Key takeaways The side effects of cancer treatment can be uncomfortable and disruptive to regular eating habits. Filling your fridge and pantry with a variety of foods before treatment begins is essential to staying nourished. If you do have to miss a meal or have no appetite, homemade or store-bought protein shakes or meal-replacement drinks can…