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You’ve heard of processed foods before, but what about ultra-processed foods? This descriptor is gaining more attention as research around this food category unfolds. What are ultra-foods, anyway—and what’s considered a processed food in the first place? Here’s a primer on what these nutritional terms mean, the health implications associated with processed and ultra-processed food (and drinks), and smart ways to navigate your way around these different options.
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The TikTok food trend of cottage cheese ice cream has people wondering: Is it healthy?
Cottage cheese ice cream is the latest do-it-yourself frozen treat that has been taken over TikTok — and many people are saying the homemade dessert is packed with protein.
The dedicated #cottagecheese hashtag on the video-sharing app has been viewed more than seven million times, according to view metrics posted on TikTok’s trending hashtag page.
Health-conscious and adventurous foodies have been sharing their cottage cheese ice cream recipes in the last month using the trending hashtag.
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The creamy concoctions have been blended with sliced fruits,…
Healthy Benefits Plus Program: How to get a food card and how to use it
Mbuckets of the SCAN Connections scheme in the USAwho have eligible chronic conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease, can apply for the SCAN Healthy Foods Card.
SCAN Connections is a plan that is part of a Medicare contract and a contract with the California Medi-Cal (Medicaid) program.
How do you get a SCAN Healthy Foods Card?
Eligible citizens have the option to order their SCAN Healthy Foods Card by calling 1-877-494-2892 from Monday to Friday between 05:00 and 20:00. Once their application is received, the card could take a couple of weeks to arrive.
How does the SCAN Healthy…
10 best sales to shop this weekend at Amazon, Kate Spade, Sam’s Club and KitchenAid
10 best sales to shop this weekend at Amazon, Kate Spade, KitchenAid, Lowe’s and more.
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Spring is in full swing, and you can celebrate the warmer weather with the best weekend sales available right now. We found some of the lowest prices on everything from KitchenAid stand mixers to Kate Spade handbags and Lowe’s tools. Keep scrolling for the best discounts at a few of our favorite retailers, including Amazon, Sleep Number, WeightWatchers and more.
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Healthy Meal Planning: Tips for Older Adults
Eating healthfully and having an active lifestyle can support healthy aging. Use the resources below to learn about different patterns of healthy eating and ways to create a nutritious meal plan.
Older adults’ unique nutrition needs
Simple adjustments can go a long way toward building a healthier eating pattern. Follow these tips to get the most out of foods and beverages while meeting your nutrient needs and reducing the risk of disease:
Read and share this infographic and spread the word about ways that can help foster healthy aging.
Enjoy a variety of foods from each food group to help…
The best hair growth products for thinning hair
Experts help us find the products that’ll help you grow thicker, fuller hair. (Amazon)
When it comes to the best hair-growth products, there is so much information to sift through. What are the best anti-thinning ingredients to look for? Is topical minoxidil the right approach? Or is it better to depend on biotin hair growth supplements? To help solve these endless hair mysteries, we spoke to stylist and hair growth expert Diane Stevens, owner of Cole Stevens Salon, and trichologist Gabrielle Henderson, owner of Frolanthropy Salon.
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How to use social media to get more likes for healthy food
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What’s on your plate? A quick glimpse at your social media feed might reveal a record of your most aesthetically pleasing meals.
But the amount of engagement on those photos may be smaller for snaps of healthy foods. According to a study in the journal Health Communication, people seeking to promote healthier diets might want to take a few tips from successful photos of indulgent, high-calorie meals.
To find out how food styling affects social media engagement, researchers collected nearly 54,000 photos from the Instagram accounts of 90 food influencers, then used machine learning to…
Md. Food Bank Receives $300K From Giant in Fight Against Hunger, Food Insecurity – The Baltimore Times Online Newspaper
Maryland Food Bank, one of the state’s leading hunger relief organizations, was the recipient of a hefty donation from Giant Food that will allow the nonprofit to further its mission in fighting hunger and food insecurity through providing a reliable source of healthy food to children and families in the region.
In a brief ceremony on the morning of March 22, 2023 at Billie Holiday Elementary School in West Baltimore, Giant Food representatives presented a $300,000 check to Maryland Food Bank (MFB) that will support the organization’s School Pantry Program. School leaders were also in attendance.
The donation was made…