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USDA Launches Feds Feed Families 2023 to Combat Hunger and Improve Access to Healthy Food

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WASHINGTON, June 28, 2023 – The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) shepherded in the 2023 summer campaign of the Feds Feed Families program, a voluntary food drive that encourages federal employees to make in-kind contributions, including food, services, and time, to food banks and pantries of their choice. This year’s theme is Fighting Hunger – Giving Hope.

“We’re the richest country on earth. But even here, people are hungry, and people don’t have enough food,” said USDA Acting Deputy Secretary Kevin Shea at the official launch event in Washington on Monday that highlighted food and nutrition insecurity, the power

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Six heart-healthy foods that can slash cholesterol levels

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High cholesterol is a stepping stone to serious health problems, ranging from heart disease to strokes.

After statins, a healthy diet is the most popular way to slash your cholesterol levels.

Luckily, Stewart Mcginn, Managing Director at Baycroft Care Homes, shared six heart-healthy foods that could do this with gusto.

1. Oily fish

From tuna to mackerel and salmon to swordfish, oily fish is rich in omega-3 fatty acids which can help keep cholesterol levels in check.

McGinn said: “These are essential fats that help you maintain healthy cholesterol levels by lowering your triglyceride levels (the main component of body

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5 superfoods you’ve been eating wrong

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Superfoods have long been the superheroes of our plates, swooping in to save the day with their incredible health benefits. But, hold on a second! Are you sure you’ve been giving them the red carpet treatment they deserve? It turns out that these nutritional powerhouses might have been feeling a little underappreciated lately. As important as it is to have healthy food habits to stay fit or lose weight if that’s your goal, it is also important to eat foods in the right way. Let’s explore five popular superfoods that you have been eating the wrong way all this time.

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Eating healthy is hard. It’s even harder for people who can barely afford to eat at all

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Canned pudding and fruit on a food bank shelf — It’s becoming more expensive to eat healthy, and food banks are having trouble keeping up with the demand. (Nicola MacLeod/CBC)

Household food insecurity is directly linked to health issues, including heart disease and diabetes. For someone living with a food ailment like celiac disease or diabetes, going to the grocery store is a big expense, and specialty foods are not usually available through food charities. That means their nutritional needs are often not met.

More than 26,000 Newfoundlanders and Labradorians rely on food banks regularly, but many of these stopgap measures can’t meet an increasing demand.

Julie Greene, assistant executive

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Family Kitchen program addresses top questions for your family’s healthy food success | Taste of Key Biscayne

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As parents, we all want to ensure that our children get the best nutrition possible to help them grow and thrive. However, finding the time and energy to cook healthy meals can be challenging, especially if you have a busy schedule or are picky eaters.

As a health coach, I have been providing Key Biscayne residents with The Family Kitchen program through classes at the Key Biscayne Presbyterian School. With the many great questions that arise, most parents face the same challenges. Here are the top five questions being asked:

1. “Don’t I need to make sure my kids are

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OFF TOPIC: When it comes to healthy eating, we can pay now or pay later

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A common piece of advice when it comes to maintaining a healthy diet is to fill your cart from the outside aisles of the grocery store.

That’s where you’ll find the meat department, dairy case and, most importantly, the produce section – all the least-processed offerings in the building.

Of course, there are exceptions. The middle aisles are where you can find many healthy grains as well as canned fruits, vegetables and legumes. The freezer section holds healthy options as well. Flash-frozen produce is as nutritious, we’re told, as the fresh stuff, but has the advantage of keeping it far

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9 Healthy Foods To Eat Every Day

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What you eat every day can have a profound effect on your physical and mental health. So often, people tend to think of what they should be avoiding for their health or waistlines, but a more productive way to approach food is to think of what they should be adding to their diet on a daily basis. The running theme throughout the list of healthy foods to add to eat every day is that all of these foods are plants or from plant sources.

Plants are a rich source of vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients and fiber, and the variety of plant

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New nutrition guidelines for children aim to help schools prepare healthy meals in appropriate portions

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Serving some 24,000 children each year, the firm said it hopes the new guidelines can further enhance both its in-house and outsourced meals.

“With the new standard, because of stronger understanding and the alignment of expectations, we will be able to find food providers who will be easily able to provide food of the quality that we need,” said the preschool chain’s general manager Thian Ai Ling.

BOOSTING INDUSTRY STANDARDS

Some firms in the catering industry are already gearing up to adopt these guidelines.

The Singapore Manufacturing Federation, which oversees 150 food and beverage providers, said it is actively encouraging

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