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10 Foods With More Fiber Than a Bowl of Oatmeal
Oats are almost synonymous with fiber—a hearty bowl for breakfast can help support gut and heart health, and help you feel full after eating. Just one half-cup of uncooked oats (about 1 cup of oatmeal) has 4 grams of fiber. That’s nothing to shake a stick at, but there are plenty of other foods that…
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Lesaffre acquires Zilor-owned Biorigin
French fermentation specialist Lesaffre has completed the acquisition of Biorigin, a business unit of Brazilian sugarcane giant, Zilor. Through Lesaffre’s 70% stake in Biorigin, the company will gain access to the company’s yeast derivative and savoury ingredient solutions suitable for both the human food and animal feed markets. This follows on from the original initiation…
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Montgomery County Public Schools offering free meals to students, families throughout the month
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) – School’s out for the summer, but kitchens in Montgomery County Public Schools are staying busy making sure no kid goes hungry, offering free meals to students throughout the month of June. Although summer is two months of students being able to relax, sometimes it’s a time of stress for parents…
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Louisiana passes nutrition law aligning with Make America Healthy Again by targeting food dyes, seed oils, and more
A new Louisiana law prohibits artificial dyes and preservatives in school meals starting in 2027, mandates QR code labels for certain ingredients. BATON ROUGE, La. — Changes are coming to schools and restaurants after Louisiana lawmakers passed a set of nutrition reforms. The bill aligns with the “Make America Healthy Again” initiative from Health and…
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This Diet Could Reduce Your Risk of Dementia by up to 25%, New Study Reveals
A new study shows the MIND diet may reduce dementia risk, though benefits differ across racial groups. Credit: Shutterstock Adopting the MIND diet, even later in life, is associated with a reduced risk of developing dementia. As the U.S. population grows older and dementia cases continue to rise, many people are wondering: can anything be…
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Senior Meals: June 9-13, 2025, 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 $7 per meal for those over 60 and $10.50 for those…
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Plant-Based Proteins: The Sustainable Choice Shaping the Future of Nutrition
Curated By : Last Updated:June 08, 2025, 19:10 IST As science advances and awareness deepens, plant-based proteins will no longer stand in the shadows of tradition Plant-based proteins have emerged not as a passing trend but as a quiet, powerful revolution As the world awakens to the deeper impact of everyday choices, food is no…
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Are cucumbers healthy? Experts explain.
Show Caption Hide Caption How to add more Vitamin C to your diet and everyday routine Vitamin C is an essential antioxidant that can do everything from strengthening cells to improving your hair health. Cucumbers have been cultivated and enjoyed for thousands of years and remain a staple in many cuisines around the world today.…
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Summer snack ideas to keep you satiated at the beach, pool or on the road [nutrition column]
Summer is just around the corner! As school winds down and calendars fill with beach days, park picnics, summer camps, and road trips, one question often comes up: What snacks can we pack that keep everyone satisfied, without the sugar crash? There’s room for both fun treats and balanced snacks that fuel the fun, keep…
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Tasty lessons: Kids in St. Helena learn nutrition through free summer series
GREENSBURG – In St. Helena Parish children are getting a taste of healthy habits this summer thanks to a free program aimed at teaching nutrition in a fun, hands-on way. The LSU Ag Center is hosting the summer nutrition series for children in grades three through five, giving them a chance to learn, taste and…
