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Escondido trio open healthy food-and-lifestyle restaurant Fresh N Go

Violin02/03/2023 48 Views

As a girl growing up in Escondido, Esvaidy Flores loved working with her mother, chopping up vegetables and prepping other ingredients for her mom’s catering business.

Years later, she’s working by her mother’s side once again, as well as her best friend, in a new casual healthy-foods restaurant they opened Jan. 14 in Escondido.

Fresh N Go cofounders Olga Saldivar, left, Alma Packer and Esvaidy Flores.

Flores, her mom, Alma Packer, and her longtime close friend Olga Saldivar are partners in Fresh N Go, which serves healthy pick-your-protein grains and rice bowls, organic pressed juices

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Grow Healthy Food: Save $304 on a Gardyn Gardening System

Violin01/03/2023 45 Views

The MyGardyn being used in a kitchen by a family.

As yet another winter storm is here to remind us that February is, indeed, winter it feels like all we can do is twiddle our green thumbs until spring. But, with innovative products like the Gardyn Home Kit 2.0, you can grow your own produce any time of the year in your own smart garden. If you pick up a Gardyn Home Kit 2.0 right now, you can get it for 30% off. That’s $304 off the usual $999, making the kit just $695. The Gardyn, which self monitors the plants it contains, can also be paired with a membership

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The 4 healthy eating habits of centenarians

Violin24/02/2023 46 Views

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There’s no way to guarantee that you’ll live to be 100. But we can learn a lot from studying the eating habits of the world’s centenarians.

Researchers have identified five places in the world where people have exceptionally long life expectancies — frequently living to 100 or beyond. These areas, called “Blue Zones,” include the Nicoyan Peninsula in Costa Rica, the town of Loma Linda in California, and the islands of Okinawa in Japan, Sardinia in Italy and Icaria in Greece.

At first glance, the diets, lifestyles and habits of people in these Blue Zones

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It’s in the Genes: Healthier Animals Anchor a Highly Sustainable Food System

Violin22/02/2023 45 Views

Elena Rice

Published 1 month ago. About a 4 minute read.

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As our population grows, we must keep innovating to provide ample, healthy food sources. The result? A more sustainable food system thanks to animals that are resilient to climate change and disease, and can produce healthy protein for our ever-growing planet.

As the world grows larger, the question remains: Can we feed it?

The future of the food system at large, and the livestock industry in particular, depends on two critical areas: addressing environmental impact and identifying areas

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Best & Worst Fast Food Fish Sandwiches, Ranked By Dietitians

Violin14/02/2023 112 Views

WHETHER YOU’RE SOMEONE skipping meat on Fridays for religious reasons or you’re embracing a more pescatarian lifestyle year-round, fast food fish sandwiches are there for you.

That said, some of the fish sandwiches served at fast food joints are healthier than others, dietitians say. So, knowing how different options stand up nutrition-wise might help you decide which ones to order.

“It’s always nice to know what the healthy options are when you’re in a pinch and need something quick at a drive-through,” says Autumn BeamLDN, a nutrition specialist at Hope Wellness in Los Angeles.

Depending on the fast-food restaurant,

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Dietician with healthy eating tips amidst soaring grocery prices – SwiftCurrentOnline.com

Violin09/02/2023 45 Views

As we look ahead to February, many have set an intention to eat a little healthier this year.

It can be difficult to stay on track with a healthy lifestyle change amidst rising grocery costs.

Amber Barrowman, a clinical dietitian, provided some tips for eating healthy on a budget. To begin with, she explained that home cooking and limiting the amount that you eat certainly helps a lot.

“Planning ahead is the biggest tip I can give when it comes to healthy eating no matter what your budget is. It’s important to sit down prior to the week ahead and

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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

Violin04/02/2023 44 Views

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

Violin28/01/2023 55 Views

“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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