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This Lesser-Known Starchy Vegetable Is A+ For Maintaining Healthy Blood Sugar
If there’s one universally loved ingredient that pairs well with nearly any dish and can be prepared in a practically infinite number of ways, it’s potatoes. French fries, mashed potatoes, potato salad, the list goes on and on. But while white and sweet potatoes often steal the spotlight, there’s another lesser-known variation that should be…
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Haverhill Council on Aging Hosts Nutrition Discussion Tuesday
As part of its mission, WHAV provides information and resources targeting health and wellness, food insecurity, after-school programs, education and housing to residents of Greater Haverhill and the Merrimack Valley. To submit news of events, fundraising appeals and other announcements, click on the image. The Haverhill Council on Aging, in collaboration with AgeSpan, is hosting…
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CHAI: Look for healthcare AI model ‘nutrition labels’ soon
The Coalition for Health AI this past Friday unveiled news plans for how it would certify independent artificial intelligence assurance labs. The draft frameworks come as the group – comprising health system heavy-hitters such as Mayo Clinic, Penn Medicine and Stanford, along with Amazon, Google, Microsoft and other Big Tech giants – set a timeline…
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Policymakers rethink diet-related interventions with a tool that focuses on lived realities
This new tool encourages policymakers to address the real-life challenges people face in their daily food practices, from financial insecurity to cultural norms, ensuring more effective diet-related policies and interventions. Perspective: The full picture of people’s realities must be considered to deliver better diets for all. Image Credit: udra11 / Shutterstock In a recent perspective published in…
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Should You Be Taking a Daily Wellness Shot? What You Need To Know
Wellness shots are miniature juices that are formulated to deliver a concentrated boost of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and powerful plant compounds in just a few ounces. They are typically made from nutrient-rich herbs, spices, extracts, vinegar, fruits, and vegetables. Often sold in health food stores and juice bars, these small beverages have become increasingly popular…
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Submit Abstracts by Oct. 31 for IAFNS 4th Annual S
Newswise — Washington D.C. — With an overarching theme of ‘Food and Nutrition: Research for the Future,’ IAFNS is welcoming abstracts by Oct. 31 to present virtually at IAFNS’ fourth annual Science Innovation Showcase. The event will be held virtually Dec. 10-12, 2024, from noon to 5:00 p.m. ET each day. Topics for the event include invited sessions…
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Switching to Plant Milk? Here’s What You Should Know
Whether due to environmental concern, veganism, allergies, or because they simply like the taste, more and more Americans are choosing plant milk options instead of cow’s milk. But from a nutritional quality point of view, plant milks, such as oat milk, soy milk, almond milk, or coconut milk, aren’t a one-to-one match. Alice H. Lichtenstein,…
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Gift names the Joan Klein Jacobs Center for Precision Nutrition and Health
A foundational gift has endowed and named the Joan Klein Jacobs Center for Precision Nutrition and Health in the College of Human Ecology (CHE), expanding Cornell’s portfolio of research and programs in the emerging field of precision nutrition. A gift totaling $25 million from Irwin M. Jacobs ’54, BEE…
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Is Pumpkin Spice Good for You?
Pumpkin spice is made up of a blend of spices that typically includes cinnamon, cloves, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice. This beloved seasonal flavor has made its way into many fall recipes—from lattes to pies. Pumpkin spice also offers a range of health benefits that make it more than just a seasonal indulgence. This warming blend…
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Is Pumpkin Spice Good for You?
Pumpkin spice is made up of a blend of spices that typically includes cinnamon, cloves, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice. This beloved seasonal flavor has made its way into many fall recipes—from lattes to pies. Pumpkin spice also offers a range of health benefits that make it more than just a seasonal indulgence. This warming blend…