Fat. The word has so many connotations and meanings and it was a main describing factor for me in fourth grade. Just ask Lucas Mahuta. Or Zac Grimes. As I was vilified in grade school, so too is fat, and it has been since the fat-free movement in the 1990s and before. Fat-free, low-fat, no-fat diets abounded, were basically proven to work, but not to achieve the long-term effects they set out to, and were subsequently widely discredited as far […]
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GILMER, Texas (KETK) – Smiling faces, and the smell of wonderful food greeted people Wednesday at Bubba’s Fat Burger’s third annual free Thanksgiving meal at the Gilmer Yamboree grounds. Last year their event fed 600 people, and this year they hoped to feed 1500. What places in East Texas will be open on Thanksgiving 2021 “Four years ago, the Lord came to me and told me to do this,” said James Brown, owner of Bubba’s Fat Burger. They were offering […]
For dessert, naturally, I made pumpkin pie. Well, pumpkin pie and pumpkin pie cups. I used the most traditional, all-American recipe for pumpkin pie that I could find, the one from traditional, all-American Betty Crocker. It is smooth and custardy, with a mild pumpkin flavor enhanced with cinnamon, ginger and cloves. I baked it in my favorite flaky homemade crust. You could always use a refrigerated or frozen crust, I suppose, but it’s Thanksgiving. Do it up right. […]
Rather than focusing on individual nutrients or foods, the American Heart Association (AHA) has released guidelines for “overall dietary patterns” to improve heart health. The 2021 Dietary Guidance to Improve Cardiovascular Health has been published in the journal Circulation. It is the first time since 2006 that the guidelines have been updated. “Poor diet quality is strongly associated with an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease morbidity and mortality. This scientific statement emphasises the importance of dietary patterns beyond individual foods […]
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Key Takeaways A news story went viral after a family said they bought 12 gallons of milk each week. Current USDA Dietary Guidelines recommend adults consume three cups of low-fat or fat-free dairy per day, but that’s too much dairy for most people. Milk offers certain essential nutrients, but the same nutrients can be found in fruits and vegetables. CNN‘s segment on how inflation is affecting American families went viral after the Stotlers, a family of 11, revealed how much […]
We include products we think are useful for our readers. If you buy through links on this page, we may earn a small commission. Here’s our process. Navigating the grocery aisles in search of nutritious foods has become increasingly complex as an increasingly large number of so-called healthy products fill the shelves. Companies often use wording on product labels and in their marketing to appeal to customers who are trying to make healthier choices. You might see claims on labels […]
Food bloggers, social media influencers, and magazines commonly relied upon for nutrition information often promote so-called clean eating. Many supporters of this concept promise benefits such as weight loss, radiant skin, and improved energy. The fundamentals of clean eating involve choosing natural, nutrient-dense foods and avoiding processed and refined foods. Taking a “clean” approach to eating can lead to an overall healthy lifestyle and weight management. However, some interpretations of clean eating may lead to unhealthy consequences. In this Honest […]
Tammy Wham can’t get her hands on canned corn or whole grain muffins. Both are staples in the public school kitchen in Ennis, where Wham serves as kitchen manager — or, she quips, “head lunch lady.” Wham and her staff serve breakfast and lunch to roughly 340 K-12 students daily, but numerous menu items and ingredients have become difficult or impossible to acquire this fall due to national food shortages and supply chain complications. “I’ve been here since 2001,” said […]
October 16, 2021 3 min read Source/Disclosures Published by: Source: Hall KD. Session I: Obesity & Lifestyle. Presented at: Cardiometabolic Health Congress; Oct. 14-17, 2021; National Harbor, Md. (hybrid meeting). Disclosures: Hall reports no relevant financial disclosures. ADD TOPIC TO EMAIL ALERTS Receive an email when new articles are posted on Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . “ data-action=”subscribe”> Subscribe We […]
Leukemia is a form of cancer that affects blood cells. People who have leukemia may benefit from a diet containing certain foods. Leukemia and its treatments can have a major impact on the body. People who have leukemia may benefit from a diet containing certain foods. Read on to learn more about what foods are beneficial for people with leukemia and which foods to avoid. There is no ideal diet for a person who has leukemia. But the Leukemia & […]
