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Carlos Bryant, co-founder of Las Maris Vegan Food Truck, knows what it’s like to
35 shops have been selling healthier options, while staying profitable, thanks to The Good Food Wholesale and Retail project.
The scheme has seen stores increase their nutritious food stock by 22 per cent and a staggering 1000 per cent increase in wholesalers’ healthy food sales.
Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing Cllr Evelyn Akoto said: “The cost of living crisis means we are pushing even harder to make sure all residents have easy access to healthy foods they can afford.
“Many of
Published: Jan. 27, 2023 at 8:00 AM CST
Dole’s new “Let Your Glow Show Contest” honors individuals making a difference in their communities in line with the Dole Promise
WESTLEAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Jan. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Dole Packaged Foods, LLC today announced the “Dole Let Your Glow Show Contest“. This initiative is an extension of Dole’s new “Let Your Glow Show” beverage campaign, which highlights the unique people who glow from the inside out and appreciate the amazing tropical flavors and nutritional benefits of Dole 100% Pineapple Juice. The contest will shine
CLAY — On a recent weekday, Sarah Williams was doing what she does most Tuesday mornings: waiting for a weekly delivery of produce, meat and dairy products for her mom-and-pop grocery store, Small Town Market.
“You know it’s Tuesday, but you never really know what time,” Williams said, looking past the empty wooden tables in her storefront. “It’s kind of a struggle to get things in here.”
Williams and her husband, BJ, expected to face some challenges when they started Small Town Market just as the first wave of pandemic closures hit West Virginia in 2020. But they knew Clay
Health and well-being are on the minds of many Americans as the country transitions to a post-COVID era. According to…
Health and well-being are on the minds of many Americans as the country transitions to a post-COVID era. According to a OnePoll survey commissioned by Nutrisystem, being in lockdown for over a year has motivated many of us to reflect on the importance of our health.
In fact, more than 70% of adults surveyed believe that the COVID-19 pandemic taught them to be more aware of their own health. Part of this newfound awareness for health spills over into the
Although type 2 diabetes primarily affects adults, children across the nation are developing the condition at alarming rates. Type 2 diabetes occurs when your body builds up a resistance to insulin which is needed to help the body regulate blood sugar. This disease can be life-changing and an extreme threat to a person’s health and well-being. Therefore, preventing diabetes in children is essential.
Childhood obesity is an important factor in the rising rates of type 2 diabetes among children and currently, one-third of American children are overweight. Specifically, in Connecticut, 15.3% of children ages 10-17 are struggling with obesity
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Getting good quality sleep at night is pivotal for a person’s mental and physical health. Falling short of that takes a serious toll on a person’s energy, productivity, weight and emotional state. It invites a whole host of illnesses and issues. Making small changes to a person’s overall nighttime routine can do wonders in improving their quality of sleep and can help in managing some sleep related issues. It can also make them wake up feeling well rested, balanced and full of energy for the day ahead.
There are a whole host of issues that interfere with
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When it comes to low-calorie meals, we’re fans of recipes that go hard on flavorful, nutrient-packed ingredients like fresh seafood, colorful veg and filling whole grains. Just because a food is low in calories, after all, doesn’t mean that it’s a healthy choice. Instead of ditching dairy, carbs, and other high-calorie favorites, we love to load up our plates with high-protein and -fiber ingredients and healthy fats so we never feel deprived — because that’s not what low-calorie eating is about.
Whether you’re practicing intuitive eating or simply looking to incorporate more nutritious meals into your routine, these