Hawaiʻi Appleseed has released a report titled “Food is Medicine: An Assessment of Hawaiʻi’s Food and Nutrition Services Landscape.” Courtesy image from report’s cover page Medicaid patients may soon benefit from a five-year federal waiver that allows Hawaiʻi MedQUEST program to use Medicaid dollars to expand services with community-based food and nutrition organizations. Section 1115…

Wellness Wednesday: What is food noise? Wellness Wednesday: What is food noise? 07:07 What do I want to eat? What else could I eat? I just ate, but what other food is there?  These are some of the thoughts that may pop into the mind of someone dealing with food noise, Dr. Jeff Alfonsi, internal…

In 2024, we saw everything from tadpole water and glucose monitoring, plant points to collagen-infused beauty bars. And, yes, we were still searching for the best magnesium supplements – mainly thanks to the popularity of the #sleepygirlmocktail – and whether Lion’s mane mushroom supplements are actually good for us. Brands such as Bold Bean Co…

It’s that time of year for seniors to register or renew to participate in the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). The program is federally funded and administered through the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries’ Farmers Market Authority Section. SFMNP provides low-income seniors with funding for eligible foods at farmers’ markets, roadside stands and…

QSR brands are constantly on the hunt for ways to broaden appeal and catch the attention of newcomers, which is exactly what’s at work with these new Domino’s menu items arriving in the UK. The latest additions to the brand’s menu are focused on nutrition with veggies and sensible portions in the spotlight for customers…

Not all inflammation is necessarily the enemy. When people talk about lowering inflammation in the body, they’re referring to the harmful type of inflammation, low-grade chronic inflammation, explains nutrition expert Janice Chow, MS, RD. What Is Chronic Inflammation? Unlike the helpful type of inflammation called acute inflammation, chronic inflammation (or systemic inflammation) doesn’t resolve after…

Abstract Global food production predominantly depends on a limited number of cereal crops; however, numerous other crops have the potential to support the nutrition and economy of many local communities in developing countries. The different crop species characterized as having relatively low perceived economic importance or agricultural significance are known as underutilized crops. Millet is…

DOJ: A Minnesota woman admitted to defrauding a federal child nutrition program of $5.7 million.Photo byamoon raonUnsplash A Savage, MN, woman pleaded guilty today to her role in a fraud scheme exploiting a federally funded child nutrition program during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Minnesota. The U.S.…

Los Angeles Sparks player Cameron Brink shines in Optimum Nutrition’s latest campaign Optimum Nutrition, a sports nutrition brand, has launched Pretty Damn Good, a new campaign celebrating women athletes. The initiative kicks off with a video featuring WNBA player Cameron Brink. The video, narrated by Brink’s mother, Michelle Bain-Brink—a former college basketball player—chronicles Cameron’s journey to the WNBA.…