Healthy Food

Food Stamps: 3 States Join New $25M Healthy Eating Initiative

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A new initiative from the US Department of Agriculture aims to give food stamp recipients greater access to fruits and vegetables in an effort to encourage healthier eating. The program will be funded through a $25 million USDA investment and take place in three states.

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A cardiologist says coconut oil in plant-based foods can spike cholesterol levels, even if you think you’re eating healthy

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a person in a grocery store aisle reading a food label — Not everything in the health food aisle is good for your heart — many vegan processed foods contain lots of coconut oil and can raise cholesterol levels, according to a cardiologist.Aja Koska/Getty Images

Eating more plant-based foods can lead to a healthier diet, but too much processed food can backfire.
A cardiologist said plant-based processed foods often contain coconut oil which can raise cholesterol levels.
Coconut oil has a higher saturated fat than butter, which can make it a less healthy choice for your heart.

Seemingly healthy plant-based foods can actually raise your cholesterol levels, thanks to a surprising

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Five Tips for Healthy Eating in 2023

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by RIAH DURICKNOURISHED FOLKS

Since I started Nourished Folks, my mom has been trying to get me to use the word “health” in our marketing. But I’m annoyed by the organic food market, jaded by the diet industry and sticking my nose up at counting calories. She is right, though, that the kind of food we sell in the shop is, by definition, healthy.

To us at Nourished Folks, “healthy” food is a cornucopia of rainbow vegetables that come from the ground, anchored by beans and grains to sop them all up. We think healthy food is made mostly

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5 Gut-Healthy Lunch Ideas to Eat All Week Long

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Lunch your way to better gut health with these RD-approved ideas.

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As more research emerges, the more we uncover the extent to which gut health and overall health are linked. Gut microbiome health is connected to so many different facets of our health and well-being beyond mere digestion, and in turn is influenced by several lifestyle factors, including the foods we eat. That’s right, just by including some gut-healthy lunches into your weekly rotation—or adding in some gut-healthy ingredients into your usual favorites—you’ll be setting up your whole system for success.

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Are you getting enough iron? | Health & Food

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Omega-3 fatty acids help keep your brain sharp, maintain a healthy weight, and support a strong immune system.

For some reason lately, I have been seeing a lot of iron anemic clients through my practice and the clinic. A large majority of folks are eschewing red meat under the assumption that it’s not healthy. Going plant-based is a great idea to get more vegetables into one’s diet, but giving up completely healthy food can have dire health consequences.

The conversion rate of plant-based amino acids, protein and heme iron is relatively low compared to that of eating beef for those

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Sales soar for local shops stocking healthy food

Violin29/01/2023 58 Views

Local families and corner shops are loving a healthy food scheme that keeps sales high and waists trim.

35 shops have been selling healthier options, while staying profitable, thanks to The Good Food Wholesale and Retail project.

The scheme has seen stores increase their nutritious food stock by 22 per cent and a staggering 1000 per cent increase in wholesalers’ healthy food sales.

Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing Cllr Evelyn Akoto said: “The cost of living crisis means we are pushing even harder to make sure all residents have easy access to healthy foods they can afford.

“Many of

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Dole Packaged Foods Announces Two $10,000 Prizes to Propel Nutrition, Sustainability or Food waste, Shining a Light on Those Making the World a Better Place

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Published: Jan. 27, 2023 at 8:00 AM CST

Dole’s new “Let Your Glow Show Contest” honors individuals making a difference in their communities in line with the Dole Promise

WESTLEAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Jan. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Dole Packaged Foods, LLC today announced the “Dole Let Your Glow Show Contest“. This initiative is an extension of Dole’s new “Let Your Glow Show” beverage campaign, which highlights the unique people who glow from the inside out and appreciate the amazing tropical flavors and nutritional benefits of Dole 100% Pineapple Juice. The contest will shine

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GrowPods Provide Self-Sufficiency with a Robust, Dependable Supply of Healthy Food Year-Round

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“Farm-to-table” is out. “Grow Your Own” is the newest trend in food.

CORONA, Calif., Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Advanced Container Technologies, Inc (Ticker: ACTX), said that GrowPods – the company’s unique Controlled Environment Farmsoffer a way to capture the next big trends in sustainability, healthy eating, and self-sufficiency.

According to the Wall Street Journal, chefs are redefining “farm-to-table” by overseeing the growing themselves. By utilizing high-tech, easy-to-operate hydroponic growing systems like GrowPodspeople can now grow their own leafy greens and certain fruits and vegetables.

GrowPods utilize an advanced hydroponic system. This gardening method uses nutrient-rich water

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