Michelle Dixon of Jackson and Daniel Glasco of Cape Girardeau prepare to load food during a drive-through food distribution April 14, 2020, at Cape First Church in Cape Girardeau. SEMO Food Bank has announced it has received a sizable Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service Trust grant to continue a veterans’ health food program in the region. Southeast Missourian file Sikeston, Missouri-based Southeast Missouri Food Bank, which plans to open a satellite facility in Jackson, has been awarded a $46,500 grant […]

The macrobiotic diet is a strict diet that claims to reduce toxins. It involves eating whole grains and vegetables and avoiding foods high in fat, salt, sugar, and artificial ingredients. Although the diet is touted as a complementary therapy for some cancers, there is no scientific evidence proving its anticancer benefits. Preliminary research indicates it may promote blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes and can reduce inflammation. Despite the lack of proven benefits, the diet is full of nutrition-dense […]

Remember those days back in the Spring of 2020 when the world moved from its usual arc around the sun? When we were told to be still, to go nowhere, to “shelter in place.” I do. I folded in on myself. I simplified. I ate only fruits and vegetables, seeds, grains, and legumes. I stopped drinking alcohol—why bother! My cookie habit ended because, well, every bakery was closed. I hiked often. The scale rewarded me with downward trending numbers. Weight […]

posted April 22, 2022 by Gina This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. A free 7-day, flexible weight loss meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner and a shopping list. All recipes include macros and links to WW recipe builder to get your personal points. 7 Day Healthy Meal Plan I found a proverb that says ” No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow”. I believe this is talking about much more than […]

Ban ‘totally unexpected’ – India trade group U.S. urges cooperation rather than export bans Indonesian govt under pressure to control cooking oil prices Global prices at records this year after Indonesian curbs Edible oils markets roiled by Ukraine conflict; few replacements JAKARTA, April 22 (Reuters) – Indonesia, the world’s top palm oil producer, announced plans to ban exports of the most widely used vegetable oil on Friday, in a shock move that could further inflame surging global food inflation. The […]

Inflation means higher food prices, which impacts healthy eating News Sports Entertainment Life Money Tech Travel Opinion Federal officials earlier this month said inflation hit a 40-year high and the consumer price index jumped 8.5% annually. For those who were already struggling, the rapid increases are forcing even tougher choices about what, when and how often to eat. On average, Americans spend about 10% of their income on food. The poorest Americans pay closer to 30%. Experts worry high food prices mean more children […]

Eating certain types of food could help you shed the pounds if you’re struggling to lose weight, a study has found. The reasons for why some people struggle to lose weight more than others are complex and include a variety of environmental and social factors. But new research has found a key factor which explains why some people find it harder to maintain a healthy weight than others due to having a ‘low satiety response.’ People with a ‘low satiety […]

A Florida bride barely got a chance to enjoy her nuptials after being arrested for allegedly lacing her wedding food with marijuana and serving it to unsuspecting guests.  Dayna Glenny and her caterer, Joycelyn Bryant, were charged with tampering, culpable negligence and delivery of marijuana, according to FOX 35. Deputies responded to a wedding ceremony in Longwood on Feb. 19 after multiple guests reported “feeling weird.” One guest told officials he felt like he had “drugs inside him” after eating food and […]

Mark Kalinowski, an industry analyst, says restaurant stocks have been “beaten down” lately. He said the owner of Burger King and Popeyes is on the hunt to buy a big fast-food brand. Here are three acquisition targets he thinks would make sense for Restaurant Brands International. The owner of Burger King, which bought Firehouse Subs in late 2021 for $1 billion, is on the hunt for another fast-food brand, a veteran analyst said. Mark Kalinowski, the founder of Kalinowski Equity […]