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Group donates new refrigerator to Unity in the Seven Hills

Violin09/07/2023 57 Views

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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The Surprising Foods That Can Help Lower Your Cholesterol Naturally

Violin15/06/2023 51 Views

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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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Healthy Eating Workshop a big success | Local News

Violin14/06/2023 59 Views

The Write-Right Nutrition Program (WRNP) hosted a free nutrition literacy community workshop at the Niagara Falls Public Library on May 25.

Organizers called the event a huge success as participants learned the benefits of a well-balanced diet, healthy food substitutes/alternatives, and important nutrient information.

Major Robert Restaino attended the event and shared a few words of encouragement to the workshop participants.

Organizers also thanks the Niagara Falls Public Library for its support and assistance as well as co-sponsors of the event, Tops Markets, Home Depot, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, DiCamillo Bakery and Papa John’s Pizza.

WRNP provides food assistance to individuals,

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

Violin11/06/2023 44 Views

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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Opinions | Today’s Opinions: Healthy eating, Memorial Day, Paris Olympics

Violin30/05/2023 42 Views

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An apple a day keeps the discord away

Several years ago, when Gwyneth Paltrow tried to show how people on low incomes can still eat healthily, she was roasted online for posting a $29 grocery haul that includes scallions, cilantro, seven limes and two types of leafy greens.

Now, now — let us not re-ridicule Ms. Paltrow for dreaming big. This is not a problem with her. This is a problem with the system.

the Editorial Board writes that healthy eating

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Nutritionists Say These 2 Unexpectedly Healthy Food Combinations Help Shed Fat

Violin30/05/2023 44 Views

While there are some food combinations that just end up causing weight gain, there are other unique food fusions that actually end up tasting good and helping you shed a few pounds. To learn more we spoke with Khushali Shah, a nutritionist and co-founder of HealthyAndKhush.com. She highly recommends these healthy food combinations: banana and berries on bread cake and slices of apples with peanut butter. These meals are both low in calories, high in fiber, and antioxidant-rich which can be beneficial for weight loss. Read on to learn more!

1. Banana, Berries, And Breadcake

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Young Thug Files Fourth Motion To Be Released On Bond

Violin04/05/2023 47 Views

Young Thug’s the legal team has asked the court to grant him bond for the fourth time. His attorney Brian Steel says his client is “languishing in the County Jail,” according to a recently-filed motion.

In the motion, filed on April 24 and obtained by 11AliveSteel says Thugger cannot stay healthy and notes that his client has limited healthy food options.

Attorney: Young Thug Can’t Eat Healthy Food And Gets Little Fresh Air Or Sunlight

He claims the rapper relies on food with “zero health benefits,” like chocolate and chips.

In addition, he says the rapper has had little

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Michelle Obama launches PLEZi company to improve child nutrition

Violin04/05/2023 45 Views

Michelle Obama announced Wednesday that she has co-founded a new company to make and sell healthier food and drinks for kids, products that she says will be less detrimental to their long-term health because of their lower sugar and higher nutrient content. video player above: Want your kids to eat veggies? Parents can set an example by eating them, too, study finds The former first lady’s work with PLEZi Nutrition is an extension of her efforts to improve child nutrition when she was in the White House.” I’ve learned that on this issue, if you want to change the game, …

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