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Pine Bluff major wants new food options to become a healthier city

Making sure people have access to healthy and affordable foods is a problem across Arkansas, and Pine Bluff is working to solve the issue one healthy step at a time. PINE BLUFF, Ark. — Making sure people have access to healthy and affordable foods is a problem across Arkansas, and it’s an issue that’s difficult to address. A “food desert” is an area that has limited access to affordable and nutritious food. These food deserts can have long-term impacts that span across generations. The City of Pine Bluff is experiencing this issue, but the community is working to solve it…
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Boost fertility with these expert-recommended changes in your diet

Get ready to spice up your grocery list, because we’re talking about the nutrition you need to boost your fertility! Whether you’re trying to conceive or simply want to improve your reproductive health, the right nutrition can make a big difference. So put down the chips and pick up some nuts, because we’ve got an expert-approved guide to the foods you need to add to your diet for a better chance of conceiving. “Nutrition is a key factor that plays a vital role in female fertility. It is important to maintain a healthy weight and eat a nutritious diet to…
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I’m a nutritionist – here’s 6 foods that are cheaper and healthier to buy frozen

FINDING food that is both healthy and affordable might seem impossible. But – according to a nutritionist – there’s no need to get overwhelmed with the task of getting a cheap, nutritious meal on the table. 2 Opting for frozen or tinned versions of foods can be just as nutritious – and save you money 2 Nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert shared which six foods you don’t need to buy fresh – and more tips on how to eat well on a budgetCredit: Supplied Registered nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert said this is a conversation she has had with many of her clients at…
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Michelle Obama launches a healthy food-and-drink brand to fight childhood obesity

Red Apple Group and United Refining Company Chairman and CEO John Catsimatidis discusses how looming market pressures will cause food and gas prices to spike again. Former First Lady Michelle Obama announced the launch of a healthy food and beverage company she co-founded that is targeted at fighting childhood obesity. The former first lady spearheaded the Let’s Move campaign, a program aimed at ending childhood obesity, during her time at the White House. She announced her latest venture at the Wall Street Journal’s Future of Everything Festival on Wednesday, May 3. “We’re hoping not to just provide healthy and delicious…
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Do consumers actually want healthy food and drink?

Junk food high in fat, salt or sugar (HFSS) is on the industry’s radar. In the UK, rules limiting the location of HFSS foods in shops have already come into play, and it’s expected that more junk food restrictions – including multibuy deals – are on the way. As food makers work to reformulate HFSS products to comply with incoming legislations, ‘healthy’ food is front of mind. While it’s likely non-HFSS will take a greater market share in the UK, the laws don’t reflect whether consumers want healthy food choices. So where does ‘health’ fit on the purchase decision hierarchy?…
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Junk food ads trigger positive emotions, healthy foods not so much

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain You might not care about the fast-food commercial shots of juicy burgers or creamy milkshakes, but they might change your beliefs about these items, whereas shots of fresh salads and berries might not, according to a new study. The research, which appears in the Journal of Health Psychologywas written by University of Michigan (UM) psychology graduate student Lindzey Hoover and Ashley Gearhardt, UM associate professor of psychology. The researchers found that in adults who did not already hold strong beliefs about how foods affect their emotions, fast-food TV ads for cheeseburgers, chicken nuggets and milkshakes increased…
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Gut health foods to boost physical and mental wellbeing

Eating gut-friendly foods is a sure fire way to boost your physical and mental wellbeing. (Getty Images) Gut health can affect everything from our skin and hormones to our immunity and mood. Luckily, through diet, we have the power to boost and control what is known as our ‘gut microbiome’ – this refers to all the microbes which live in your intestines, some good and some bad. But if we get the balance right, we can improve our overall physical and mental health. But what exactly is the ‘microbiome’ and what gut-friendly foods should we be eating? We asked the…
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Is ice cream . . . healthy? Here’s what the evidence says

Ice cream lovers worldwide were probably rejoicing when a recent article suggested that indulging in your favorite flavor might be healthy. The article drew upon a 2018 doctoral thesis, which suggested that people with type 2 diabetes who consumed more ice cream had lower risks of heart disease. But as exciting as this sounds for those of us who sometimes enjoy indulging in a bowl of raspberry ripple, when we actually examine the study, it’s likely this link comes down to a variety of other factors. The 2018 research the article drew upon looking at data from the Nurses’ Health…