By Mariama Jallow David West, a retired juvenile court counselor for the state of North Carolina, grew up in the Boston-Thurmond neighborhood in Winston-Salem, a predominantly Black community that has seen many changes over the past century. Until the early 1990s, it was a vibrant neighborhood filled with Black Americans in a variety of tax brackets. There were fresh food markets at most every corner and everyone seemed to know everyone in the community, according to West, a 68-year-old neighborhood […]
Healthy Food
A diet, enriched with plant-based foods, works to improve our well-being, and I say this confidently because it has been put to test for thousands of years. Some positive effects include – more energy and a reduction in joint pain and weight. There’s also mention of blood pressure and cholesterol going back to healthy levels. Don’t you love hearing about how food becomes incredibly nourishing when we make healthy choices? I definitely do. It is also one of the many […]
Nutrition and health go hand in hand. After all, it’s food that fuels every cell in the body and helps build stamina and muscle strength. As such, optimising one’s diet to maximise health is achievable, said Dr Irfan Shaikh, Head Adult Nutrition, Scientific & Medical Affairs, Abbott’s Nutrition business. Further, he suggests some easy ways to improve your nutrition decisions by incorporating a variety of foods and essential nutrients into your diet. 1. Say no to no-breakfast Breakfast is your […]
People with prediabetes or diabetes need to be extremely careful with their eating habits. As such, sometimes it can get tricky to ascertain which foods and drinks make for the best choices. But worry not, here are 10 picks by Dr Ganesh Kadhe, associate director, nutrition medical and scientific affairs, Abbott, that will ensure that your blood sugar levels are always maintained. Beans (of any kind) Lentils, kidney, black or chickpea beans are low glycemic index foods. It means that […]
Wholesome Wave to Use Donations from John Hancock to Fund Produce Prescription Programs and Drive Policy Change BOSTON, Feb. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ – Today, John Hancock, the US division of Toronto-based Manulife (NYSE: MFC) announced a commitment to empower sustained health and wellbeing for its customers and community partners by matching the HealthyFood™ savings of John Hancock Vitality life insurance customers with donations to Wholesome Wave, a national nonprofit organization that provides affordable access to nutritious food. John Hancock Vitality […]
A well-balanced diet along with regular exercise can go a long way. To have a healthy life, it is important to keep alcohol and smoking at bay.Also Read – 5 Healthy Ways to Improve Gut Health And Increase Immunity As per Fox News, there are a few superfoods that you can consume to live a long and healthy life. “As a dietitian, I’m always telling people to ‘eat the rainbow’ because all those different colours represent different nutrients that help […]
Healthy food has replaced comfort food in these pandemic times even for kids. Parents are increasingly on look-out for healthy alternatives for their little ones when it comes to preparing their meals, desserts and snacks. Eating healthy is one of the ways to build immunity against highly virulent and contagious Covid strains, the latest one being Omicron. Especially in winters, when children have an increased appetite, they need something to keep them full as well as help them stay energetic. […]
Print Saturday, January 29, 2022Lisa Robinson, WBAL-TV 11 Getting fresh food to Baltimore neighborhoods has long been a challenge. Now, there is a new initiative helping corner stores go green. SpringForward Farms, based out of Laurel, is working with Johns Hopkins researchers and the community on a new pilot program. “They are developing an app called the BUD app to help link producers to corner store owners,” said Julie Buisson, the business operations manager for SpringForward Farm. Shop owner Krystal […]
Share on PinterestNew research examines how various factors in one’s food environment affect food consumption and obesity. Spencer Platt/Getty Images A healthy diet is essential to good health. Multiple factors influence people’s diet choices, including food environment and socioeconomic and behavioral factors. A recent study finds that access to grocery stores and fast food, education level, and income impact fruit and vegetable consumption and obesity levels. Balanced, nutritional diets are an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. Researchers are still […]
When “Beyond Fried Chicken” was added to Louisville-based Kentucky Fried Chicken‘s menu on Jan. 10, it became instantly clear that plant-based meat alternatives had gone mainstream. “We couldn’t be prouder to partner with KFC to offer a best-in-class product that not only delivers the delicious experience consumers expect from this iconic chain but also provides the added benefits of plant-based meat,” said Ethan Brown, founder and CEO of Beyond Meat. Made with pea protein and flavored with KFC’s signature “finger-lickin’ good” seasonings, the Beyond Fried Chicken menu item is the most recent addition to “on-the-go” faux […]
