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Group donates new refrigerator to Unity in the Seven Hills

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Unity in the Seven Hills, located at 3522 Campbell Ave., received a generous donation from Food Not Bombs — a new refrigerator that will greatly benefit its mission of fostering a healthy community.

Bonnie Black, the board president of Unity in the Seven Hills, expressed gratitude for the contribution, emphasizing the organization’s commitment to promoting both a healthy inner life and a thriving community.

Unity in the Seven Hills is a non-profit organization that provides essential resources to the community through initiatives such as a food pantry and a little library. It also actively collaborates with other non-profits and participates

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Mars to buy healthy food maker Kevin’s Natural Foods

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By Anirban Sen and Abigail Summerville

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Family-owned food giant Mars Inc on Wednesday agreed to buy Kevin’s Natural Foods, which is known for its sous-vide meals, sauces, and side dishes, the companies said.

The deal values ​​private equity-backed Kevin’s at nearly $800 million, according to people familiar with the matter. Kevin’s started exploring options, which included a sale of the company, earlier this year.

McLean, Virginia-based Mars, which generates about $48 billion in annual sales, has three major businesses – Mars Petcare, Mars Snacking, and Mars Food & Nutrition.

After the deal is completed, Kevin’s will

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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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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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These 20 Foods Will Reduce Inflammation and Ease Arthritis Pain

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This article was medically reviewed by Elaine Husni, MD, MPH, at the Cleveland Clinic.

It has been estimated that over 50,000 Americans are diagnosed with some form of arthritis each year. Arthritis comes with pain that may vary in frequency but commonly goes unresolved for years or even a lifetime. Treatment for chronic pain, such as arthritis, begins by addressing overall health—including sleep, diet and mood. While just one component of treatment, eating the best foods for arthritis can play a role in easing pain and preventing some conditions often related to the presence of arthritis.

Related: How to Keep

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Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Prioritizes Improved Access to Healthy Food Through Food System Transformation Initiatives

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Today, the Provincial Government is announcing support of approximately $386,000 to Food First NL. This one-time funding will support Food System Transformation initiatives and advance collaborative efforts through four interrelated community food projects, and will open up opportunities for future investments from national partners.

These community food projects include:

  • Great Things in Store: Working with a cohort of eight food retailers across the province to develop and pilot partnerships and programs that improve food access for lower-income Newfoundlanders and Labradorians.
  • Rethinking Food Charity: Supporting the implementation of recommendations developed through a year-long consultation process that engaged people with a lived
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The Surprising Foods That Can Help Lower Your Cholesterol Naturally

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Cholesterol is one of those words that always sound ominous, especially when your doctor mentions it at your annual checkup. First, we need to point out that cholesterol — a waxy, fat-like substance that travels through your bloodstream — is not inherently bad. It’s an important and necessary substance created by your liver to digest fatty foods, create hormones and build cells, among other crucial functions. However, in addition to the cholesterol your liver pumps out, you also get cholesterol from the food you eat (especially animal products

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The cost of healthy food is over $1,300 per month for a family of four in North Island

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The cost of buying healthy food rose to $1,366 per month for a family of four on Vancouver Island, according to a new report from the BC Center for Disease Control.

For the North Island, specifically, that number is slightly higher at $1,370. In the central region it is $1,343, and in the South Island it is up to $1,386. This monthly cost is based on a reference family of four made up of a male adult, a female adult (aged 31-50), a male child between ages of 14 and 18, and a female child between 4 and 8. Researchers

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