If you say “potato” and then say “healthy,” some people will call your thinking half-baked. At best, potatoes are often viewed as a starchy vegetable that lacks the status of nutritional stars like leafy greens or carrots. At worst, taters are the basis for all kinds of salty, greasy snacks – and a metaphor for … Read more
When Katie Molitor joined the Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture in 2019, she knew Boone County needed to put nutritious and affordable food on more tables. Two years later, she came up with a plan: give patients a year’s worth of prescriptions for fresh fruits and vegetables to supplement their diet. The idea caught on … Read more
Major meat companies and lobby groups are planning a major presence at the Cop28 climate conference, equipped with a communications plan to get a pro-meat message heard by policymakers at the summit. Documents seen by the Guardian and DeSmog show the meat industry is about to “tell its story and tell it well” at the … Read more
Health and environmental factors are among the top hidden costs estimated in the agri-food system, according to a recent report from the Food and Agriculture Organization. The report, released ahead of the COP28 climate conference, underlines the need for urgent transformation in food systems, which is also on the COP28 agenda. The total hidden costs … Read more
When you think about soybean value, you probably think about acres planted, crop production and price trends. But have you ever considered soybeans as a worthwhile investment in your overall nutritional health? Just a few years ago, that’s exactly what Karen Ballard set out to do. As a former Extension researcher and now row crop … Read more
Express News Service CHENNAI: Adolescence (13 to 18 years) is a period of significant growth and physical development, which includes changes in body composition, metabolic and hormonal fluctuations, the maturation of organ systems and the formation of nutrient deposits, which can influence future health. In terms of nutrition, it is also an important time to … Read more
A new study published in Nutrients illustrates how potatoes can play a beneficial role in encouraging school-age children to eat more vegetables. The Dietary Guidelines for American currently recommends that children ages 3 to 18 consume between 2.5 and 3 cups of vegetables per day to meet their total vegetable goals. Yet the average school-age … Read more
This is evident from a recent study published in the journal Nutrientsresearchers evaluate the mediating effects of physical activity, body mass index (BMI), and diet quality on the association between loneliness and diabetes. Study: The association between loneliness and diabetes is mediated by physical activity and BMI, but not by diet quality. Image credits: asylsun … Read more
Grits, a porridge made from ground corn, are a favorite breakfast food in the southern United States. Although grits are often paired with rich side dishes such as butter, cheese, ham and sausage, they can easily be incorporated into a healthy diet. Grits are not only easy to prepare, but they are also packed with … Read more
You’ve probably heard the expression, “You are what you eat.” But how much of a role does diet play in chronic pain, and could changing your diet reduce the pain you feel? A balanced diet is known to contain essential vitamins, minerals and macronutrients necessary for proper functioning. Your diet can also affect your energy … Read more