Rodrigo Ruiz Ciancia/Getty Images When Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson started studying dolphins at the US Navy’s marine mammal program, she wasn’t expecting to turn the food pyramid on its head. Venn-Watson, a veterinary epidemiologist who’s worked in public health with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, says the dolphins she worked with lived a pretty good life. They go out into the ocean each day, come back to hang out and live, on average, 50% longer lives than dolphins […]
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By Wendy Coschignano FordFor Positively Osceola March is recognized as National Nutrition Month®, an annual campaign focused on nutrition education. Created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the observance focuses on the importance of developing good eating habits, making informed food choices, and providing education on the importance of a regimented physical activity schedule. Nutrition is a critical component to health and longevity. Balanced nutrition is linked to a stronger immune system while lowering the risk of non-communicable illnesses […]
Ralph Smith There are (thankfully!) a zillion different cake varieties out there. Whether you’re into classic cake recipes, seasonal spring cakes, or tantalizing holiday options (Easter cakes for the win!), there’s a cake out there for each and every one of us. But while you’ve probably thought long and hard about your favorite flavors of cake, how much do you know about different types of cake? We’re not talking about types of layer cakes—your standard vanilla, yellow, white, confetti, red […]
Support local journalism. A digital subscription is incredibly affordable and makes you the most informed person around. Click here and subscribe today. The brain is the body’s most vital organ. It commands everything from blinking to thinking, houses your memories and triggers emotions. Experts have discovered a lot about how the brain works. For example, we now know we can grow new brain cells throughout life. Scientists have found nutrients in food can improve the structure of individual brain cells and improve the efficiency […]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a transitional set of guidelines for school meals this month. According to a press release, the guidelines set a path forward from pandemic operations and toward more nutritious meals. Federal regulations set minimum nutrition standards and regulate what schools can and cannot serve for lunch. When the pandemic hit, regulations were waived by the USDA. Primarily because it was near impossible for schools to order food through disrupted supply chains, according to Misty Davis, […]
Low carb diets may offer many health benefits, such as weight loss and better blood sugar control, but prepping low carb meals may seem daunting at first — especially if you have a busy schedule (1). However, numerous tasty low carb meals require minimal prep and only a handful of ingredients. Here are 12 simple, healthy low carb recipes, along with a few meal-prep tips. Here are some strategies to help you succeed with your low carb eating plan. Easy […]
Saturday, February 19, 2022 Matt Espeut, Health & Lifestyle Contributor View Larger + PHOTO: file I was talking with an old friend of mine last week, and we were discussing overall health. We were comparing our blood work numbers, and he concluded that he was healthy EXCEPT for the 40 lbs. he needed to lose. I stopped him immediately and said, “A healthy body doesn’t carry a lot of body fat, and a fat body can’t be healthy”, so […]
BERNIE MASON For Lee Montana Newspapers February is Heart Month with the focus on preventing heart disease. Living a healthy lifestyle is an important way for us to prevent heart disease. An important part of that lifestyle is in choosing nutritious meals and snacks. Preparing a special Valentine’s dinner Eating a heart-healthy diet doesn’t have to be boring and bland. We have so many healthy foods to choose from that are flavorful and colorful as well. It is recommended that […]
New Jersey, United States,- This Organic Fat-free Milk Market analysis highlights company profiles, product specifications, capacities and key market shares for each industry. The three main areas discussed here are the product type, the competition section, and the end-use section. It further talks about some crucial factors that are highly influencing the growth of the market and helping to earn huge profits in the business. It also cites issues faced by key industries and significant gaps. Financial and social factors relevant […]
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Key Takeaways 1 in 4 deaths in the United States every year are from cardiovascular disease. It’s the leading cause of death in Americans. February is American Heart Month, which raises awareness about heart disease and ways to prevent it. Including heart-healthy foods and drinks in your diet is one way that you can lower your risk of cardiovascular disease. February is American Heart Month, the goal of which is to raise awareness about cardiovascular health. The observance is an […]
