Group donates new refrigerator to Unity in the Seven Hills

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 latest trend in healthy eating

Discover the revival of cottage cheese as a superfood with numerous health benefits. Explore its unique nutritional profile, learn the difference between cottage cheese and paneer, and find out how it can enhance your culinary creations. Plus, uncover the best cottage cheese recipes for a delicious and nutritious experience.

In the ever-evolving world of healthy eating, new food trends continuously emerge to tantalize our taste buds while promoting wellness. One such trend that has gained significant traction in recent years is the rediscovery of cottage cheese. Once dismissed as a bland and outdated ingredient, it has made a remarkable comeback,

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study reveals the influence of sweet odors on food preferences

With growing rates of obesity and non-communicable diseases worldwide, much concern is centered on encouraging people to choose healthy foods as part of a balanced and adequate diet.

A new paper published in the Food Quality and Preference Journal explores the role of sensory cues such as odors in promoting such healthy choices.

Study: How sweet odors affect healthy food choices: An eye-tracking study.  Image Credit: JuiceFlair/Shutterstock.comStudy: How sweet odors affect healthy food choices: An eye-tracking study. Image Credit: JuiceFlair/Shutterstock.com

Introduction

Healthy food choices depend on various personal and environmental cues and traditions and on the availability, accessibility, and affordability of foods.

Energy-dense foods are always more available and accessible than healthy foods

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5 superfoods you’ve been eating wrong

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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Food safety

The Arkansas Department of Health regulates the sale of food at establishments that include restaurants, bars, day care, schools, grocery stores, convenience stores, bed and breakfast facilities, hotels/motels, mobile units and concession stands.

Inspections are made unannounced by environmental health specialists.

Electronic copies of retail food inspection reports are available on the Arkansas Food Inspection Portal. To access the portal, visit the food protection page on the Arkansas Department of Health website at www.healthy.arkansas.gov.

Here are recent reports:

LARRY’S PIZZA, 7401 Dollarway Road. Date of inspection June 21. Pork (48 degrees F) and jalapenos (47 degrees F) in the pizza

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‘Don’t be afraid of asking for what you want’: 9 questions to help you make wiser food choices

It’s hard enough to decide what to make for dinner, much less summon the will power to bypass the ice cream aisle when I grocery shop. Sure, a diet rich in fruits and vegetables will help keep me healthy, but like everyone else, I am tempted by other foods that aren’t good for me.

Moreover, as I have grown older, choosing what to eat has become more complicated and rewarding. Listening to Food Sleuth Radio, a syndicated program, I am inspired each week to consider how my food choices affect people I’ll never meet and places I’ll never see.

Food

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Food insecurity has already affected 12 million US homes — and reductions in SNAP benefits won’t help

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Millions of Americans struggle to afford healthy meals and nutritious food. Known as “food insecurity,” this problem was already rising when the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits – previously called food stamps – were cut in 35 states this spring. SciLine interviewed Hilary Seligman, professor of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco, on rising grocery prices, the misconceptions about hunger in the US, and how food insecurity diminishes school and work performance.

Below are some highlights from the discussion. Answers have been edited.

What is

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18 Healthy Foods for Your Weight Loss Journey

Eating nutrient-rich foods, such as lean protein and legumes, can support your overall health and help you manage your weight.

While weight loss is not a magic bullet for health and not everyone needs to pursue it, it may be something you want to work toward to feel your healthiest. Just make sure to talk with a healthcare professional before making drastic changes.

If losing weight is your goal, these 16 foods may help support a healthy weight loss journey.

Eggs are incredibly nutrient-dense and high in protein and fat, which helps you feel full.

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