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West Yellowstone woman increases senior citizen access to healthy food

West Yellowstone local, Lindsey Charlton, is making a difference by increasing access to healthy foods for senior citizens. Sharon Mankey helps serve food at the West Yellowstone Senior Center. She says Lindsey Charlton is making a difference. “She’s amazing. She works really, really hard. We all love her,” said Mankey. “ Lindsey is amazing. She finds herself doing a lot of things in town. She helps with the Senior Center, she delivers meals.” Charlton has lived in West Yellowstone for several years. She works at the fire department, and off the clock, she provides resources to the West Yellowstone Senior…
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7 Foods for Better Heart Health, According to a Dietitian

Certain foods are rich in heart-healthy nutrients. Verywell / Alexandra Shytsman Medically reviewed by Melissa Rifkin, MS, RD, CDN Heart health is dependent on a variety of factors, many of which are connected to what you eat. While certain foods may be rich in specific nutrients that can reduce inflammation, lower your cholesterol, and reduce blood pressure, the fact is, a lifestyle approach is most important for heart health. It’s the combination of physical activity, a nutritious and balanced diet, adequate sleep, and stress management, among other considerations. That said, diet plays a huge role. What Role Does Nutrition Play…
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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…
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Want To Lose Visceral Fat? Dietitians Say To Cut Out These 4 ‘Healthy’ Dinner Foods

There are a lot of foods out there that seem to be—and may even claim to be—healthy. In reality, though, they may actually be detrimental to your weight loss plans. That’s why it’s so important to pay attention to nutrition labels while shopping and consider how overeating healthy food can result in the same amount of calories and unhealthy side effects as processed refined foods. As it turns out, there are a few dinner meals that experts say you should stay away from, even if they seem like a good option, because they can result in visceral fat. To discover…