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Beacon of Hope to move into new home

Violin20/04/2023 40 Views

Beacon of Hope Executive Director Jessi Koontz and board Chair Bob Clifford sort through the nonprofit organization's fresh produce. — Beacon of Hope Executive Director Jessi Koontz and board Chair Bob Clifford sort through the nonprofit organization’s fresh produce.

MARSHALL – Beacon of Hope’s search for a new home is over.

The nonprofit organization offering food and emergency assistance to low income families and individuals in Madison County and surrounding counties has been operating at its location next to Cavalry Worship Center Church of God in Marshall, but Beacon is under contract to move into a new location, 5111 US 25-70, in the old Bee Fit gym and Mattress by Appointment building.

The 4,800-square-feet space will allow the crucial community

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Nutritionist Busts Myths About 5 Common Foods That Seem Healthy, But Arent

Violin13/04/2023 60 Views

Whether you are on a weight loss diet or aiming to gain muscles, its important to eat healthy. Most of us vow to ditch delicious cakes and chocolates and switch to protein bars, shakes and salads to inch closer to our fitness goal. From energy drinks to baked chips, there are a plethora of products on the market that are touted as healthy. However, not everything that comes with the “healthy” tag is good for your body. To help you make an informed choice, nutritionist Lovneet Batra explains how some foods such as packaged salads and vegetable oils can do

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Dow Jones Futures Rise; Market Rally Responds To Jobs Report, Tesla Price Cuts

Violin10/04/2023 52 Views

Dow Jones futures were slightly changed Sunday evening, along with S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq futures. Investors are responding to the March jobs report, fresh Tesla (TSLA) price cuts and more after US markets were closed Friday.

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The major indexes held up well in a holiday-shortened trading week, with midweek pullbacks looking healthy and normal. But many sectors and leading stocks sold off hard, including Tesla stock.

Google parents Alphabets (GOOGL) broke out Thursday. China e-commerce giant alibaba (BABA) flashed an aggressive entry.

The video embedded in this article discusses the weekly market action and analyzed Google, BABA stock

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What Is Intuitive Eating? 10 Core Principles & Benefits

Violin04/04/2023 48 Views

If you’re feeling like diet culture has done you wrong, you’re not alone — the constant cycle of weight-loss trends in the media can be overwhelming. In fact, approximately 8 million people in the US struggle with disordered eating.

Enter intuitive eating, a non-dietary approach to health and wellness that is designed to help you break the cycle of chronic dieting and cultivate a positive relationship between food, your body and your mind.

What is intuitive eating?

Founded by registered dietitians Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch, intuitive eating is a flexible approach to food that emphasizes trusting your

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How to eat a local diet can help Indonesians live healthier and more sustainable lives

Violin30/03/2023 107 Views

Indonesians are consuming more and more processed foods, including sugary drinks, salty snacks, junk food and unhealthy fats.

These changes take a toll on people’s health, as well as the environment.

There is growing evidence that consumption of highly processed and preserved foods is linked with poorer health outcomes and a higher risk of mortality. A 2019 study using national health data found consuming sugary drinks is associated with an increased risk of excess weight and obesity among children and adolescents.

A 2021 research has predicted the growing consumption of sugar and meat in Indonesia will impact the environment.

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How to unlock the power of food to improve heart health

Violin20/03/2023 41 Views

Your diet — the foods and drinks you eat, not short-term restrictive programs — can impact your heart disease risk. Evidence-based approaches to eating are used by dietitians and physicians to prevent and treat cardiovascular (heart) disease.

National Nutrition Month, with its 2023 theme of Unlocking the Potential of Food, is an ideal opportunity to learn more about these approaches and adopt more heart-friendly behaviors.

The Canadian Cardiovascular Society (CCS) Clinical Practice Guidelines recommend three main dietary patterns for lowering heart disease risk: the Mediterranean Diet, Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) and the Portfolio Diet.

The Mediterranean Diet is

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Guelph’s food mirage: Access to healthy food, but at what cost?

Violin14/03/2023 64 Views

As grocery prices continue to rise, parts of Guelph are stuck in food miracles, where the neighborhood may have grocery stores nearby, but being able to purchase affordable healthy food is key to the illusion of food accessibility.

Maude Stephany lives in a Guelph food mirage.

Stephany and their family of three live downtown and don’t have access to a car. Their options for a nearby grocery store are Market Fresh. And they only use it when they are in a pinch.

Stephany’s family sits down to make their menu for the week which informs their grocery list. Much of

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Watch: Make Healthy Breakfast In 10 Mins. Try This Protein-Rich Besan Toast Recipe

Violin11/03/2023 54 Views

Mondays always come back quickly. After a fun and relaxing weekend, we have to muster up all the courage to get up early in the morning for the whole week. And usually, breakfast goes for a toss. What we need is a quick and easy recipe that fills up our tummy, pleases our taste buds and provides our body with enough nutrition and energy to last all day. Guess what? We found just the recipe you are looking for. Do you want your breakfast to be prepared in just 10 minutes? We hear “oh, yes”.
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