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March is National Nutrition Month

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March is Nutrition Month! The link between food and good health cannot be underestimated. Registered dietitians play a vital role in nutrition guidance that supports the unique needs of NWT residents.

Eating a variety of healthy food each day helps to manage weight, prevent illness, and promote overall well-being.

This Nutrition Month, practice healthy eating by:

Planning meals: Being prepared makes healthy eating easier.
Cooking and eating together: Getting together to cook and eat helps to nurture healthy eating habits that last a lifetime.
Shopping wisely: Unhealthy drinks and foods can cost more than you think. Make a shopping list

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11 Healthiest Fast Food Burgers, According to Dietitians

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Oftentimes when you head to your favorite fast food restaurant, you’re not thinking of grabbing something healthy. In fact, sometimes the most satisfying experience is satisfying your junk food cravings with a burger and fries—maybe even a milkshake—and there’s absolutely no harm in this on occasion. However, there are also times when you need to grab a fast food meal because it’s what is the quickest, cheapest, and most convenient. In these cases, you may be itching for something that isn’t going to totally derail your current health goals, which is why we wanted to learn about some of the

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How Gov. Pritzker plans to solve the food and grocery desert crisis

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PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — More than 26,000 people in Peoria are food insecure, that’s 14.3%. Governor JB Pritzker has a plan to implement $70 million in helping needy families get healthy and cheap food.

“This budget proposes increasing temporary assistance for Needy Families, TANF, by $50 million so our families have more help to cover basic necessities,” said Gov. Pritzker.

At this week’s State of the State Address. Gov. Pritzker proposed another $20 million, on top of the $50 million, to launch the Illinois Grocery Initiative. It’s a plan that would assist independent grocers to open or expand grocery stores

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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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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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Limited Access to Healthy Food Leads to A Higher Risk of Obesity

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For the longest time, the coexistence of food insecurity and obesity was labeled a paradox. But now, the link between the two is undeniable.

Many consider food insecurity the result of both a dwindling economy and social disadvantage. But what is food insecurity? It’s defined as the lack of consistent access to enough healthy, adequate food due to household-level economic and social conditions. The research further credits food insecurity as the second-leading cause of preventable death in the United States.

What is Obesity?

the World Health Organization defines obesity as a complex, chronic disease that leads to abnormal or excessive

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Want to live longer? Stop focusing on a single food and consider your overall diet, study suggests

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Findings from one of the largest and longest-running studies show that there are multiple ways to eat a healthy diet and reap its benefits – be it following a Mediterranean-style diet, a plant-based diet, healthy dietary guidelines or a blend of eating patterns.Sasithorn Phuapankasemsuk/iStockPhoto / Getty Images

Blueberries, spinach, broccoli and salmon have long been regarded as so-called “longevity” foods. These, and many other nutritious foods, contain certain nutrients and phytochemicals that studies have linked to healthy aging.

Nutrition research, though, has shifted its focus away from isolated nutrients and single foods since we don’t eat these dietary components

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Are you living in a food desert? These maps suggest it can make a big difference to your health

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Public concerns about high food prices highlight how meeting basic human needs can’t be taken for granted, even in a country like Australia.

Food prices are but one part of the equation that determines access to food — and generally healthy eating. Just as poverty for some can be hidden within a relatively wealthy community, lack of access to fresh affordable foods can be a problem even in our largest cities.

The term “food desert” describes this concern. It is believed to have been the first coined in the United Kingdom. It’s now widely used in the United States and

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