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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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Fragmented sports nutrition market creates opportunities for emerging brands
The webinar focused on the ‘State of the Market’, and explored how the broadening of the sports nutrition market is creating unique growth opportunities for emerging brands, highlighting trends that drive innovation and consumer engagement. Matthew Oster, head of consumer health at Euromonitor International, highlighted that the market is experiencing sustained strong growth. According to Euromonitor data, the market…
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Folic acid supplementation during fattening period affects growth and nutritional metabolism in Japanese Black beef cattle
Abstract The folate requirements for beef cattle have not been established. Therefore, we investigated whether rumen-unprotected folic acid supplementation during the fattening period affects carcass traits and nutritional metabolism in Japanese Black beef cattle. Eighteen Beef cattle aged 16 months were divided into three groups: control, low folic acid supplementation (0.43 g DM/day), and high folic acid…
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Startups can add nutrition, taste and variety to agri-food products
Moringa soup to millet flakes/ pasta/ noodles to banana granola/oats, startups in Tamil Nadu are feeding the consumer’s shift towards healthier food. There are 1,054 DPIIT-recognised startups, half of them set up in the last couple of years (see table). More than 110 startups got venture capital and govt grants of 5,245 crore (see table).…
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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program SNAP: how it helps millions of families
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly known by its acronym SNAP, plays a crucial role for millions of families in the United States. Overseen by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), this program provides financial assistance to low-income individuals, enabling them to purchase basic, nutritious foods. The program disburses this support through an Electronic Benefits…
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Senior Meals: Oct. 21-25, 2024, menus listed for Pine River nutrition site
PINE RIVER — The Senior Nutrition Program offers a nutritionally balanced meal for all people and is open for in-person dining. Meals are served at 11 a.m. Monday-Friday at the Heartland Apartments, 445 Snell Ave., in Pine River. ADVERTISEMENT The suggested voluntary donation is $6 per meal for those over 60 and $9.75 for those…
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There Are So Many Types Of Salt—Here’s An R.D.’s Advice On Picking One
“There are fewer opportunities than you might think to consume natural sources of sodium in the diet,” continues Ferira, “but sadly, lots of Americans are consuming excessive amounts of processed foods (with loads of added sodium), so it’s not a nutrient of concern for most. Actually, if you eat super clean and emphasize fruit, vegetables,…
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Breast cancer and nutrition: What to know about lowering your risk
Sponsored Content This article is brought to you by Ochsner Health. Breast cancer is a topic that stirs up a range of emotions—fear, vulnerability, uncertainty. While much about a breast cancer diagnosis is beyond our immediate control, like environment and genetics, there’s something reassuring about taking small yet significant steps that may help to tip…
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The effects of nutrition on mesenteric oxygenation among neonates with neonatal encephalopathy: a randomized clinical trial
Abstract Background We aimed to evaluate the effects of minimal enteral nutrition (MEN) on mesenteric blood flow and oxygenation with Doppler USG and Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) during therapeutic hypothermia (TH) in babies with HIE. Methods This prospective, randomized-controlled study was composed of infants receiving MEN (study group, n = 30) and infants who were not fed…
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Combined Exercise and Nutritional Therapy Improves Physical Functions and Activities of Daily Living in Patients With Multimorbidity Undergoing Convalescent Rehabilitation: A Case Report
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