Iowans could use some help with “active living and healthy eating.”
Only 27.1% of adult Iowans have a healthy body weight, according to the Iowa Department of Public Health’s June 2022 Healthy Iowans: Iowa’s State Health Assessment report. And while the federal 2020 Dietary Guidelines recommend that adults and adolescents eat 2½ to 4 cups of vegetables and 1½ to 2½ cups of fruit daily, Healthy Iowans revealed that 22.7% of adult Iowans eat less than one vegetable per day and 40.4% eat less that one fruit per day.
Fast-food restaurants offer little help in the way of healthy food…
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$2 million goes to expand food program | Columbia County
GHENT — State Sen. Michelle Hinchey and the Field and Fork Network at the Hawthorne Valley Farm Store announced $2 million in state funding to support the expansion of Double Up Food Bucks NY, a program that has contributed over $10 million in New York-grown produce sold with $2.7 million going to New York farmers.
The program doubles the value of federal nutrition benefits spent at participating markets and grocery stores, helping customers bring home healthy fruits and vegetables while supporting local farmers.
The state investment of $2 million allows the program to expand into more year-round sites such as…
Farm bill provides food security for New Mexico families
As the Farm Bill comes up for renewal in Congress, we are reminded again of its critical importance, not only to the New Mexico delegation, but to the entire House and Senate. Food assistance programs including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) as well as funding for the nation’s food insecurity advocates like Feeding America, which are beacons of hope for countless individuals and families facing food insecurity, are funded through this bill, which also leverages the state funding for these assistance programs.
But in New Mexico, with its rich history of agriculture, the Farm Bill is also a necessity…
M&M’s maker Mars looks to diversify, announcing the acquisition of healthy food maker Kevin’s Natural Foods
The Vitamin Shoppe CEO Lee Wright shares highlights from the company’s 2023 Health and Wellness Trend report on ‘Mornings with Maria.’
Food giant Mars Inc. on Wednesday announced their plan to acquire Kevin’s Natural Foods, which is known for its sous-vide meals, sauces, and side dishes, in a bid to enhance its roster of healthy offerings, the companies announced.
“We are excited to welcome Kevin’s Natural Foods to the Mars Food & Nutrition family of businesses,” Shaid Shah, global president at Mars Food & Nutrition said in a press release. “Kevin’s products are of very high quality, nutritious, and convenient,…
Healthy Food Asia 2023: Unveiling The Future Of Healthy Food In ASEAN And Asia Pacific
Healthy Food Asia, powered by Free From Food Asia from Europe by EBC Expo, together with VNU Asia Pacific, is proud to announce the inaugural edition of the region’s premiere healthy-food exhibition.
Set to take place on 5 and 6 July at Samyan Mitrtown Hall, Samyan Mitrtown, Bangkok, Thailand, Healthy Food Asia is poised to revolutionize the way that business is conducted in the thriving healthy, organic, vegan, plant-based, functional and free -from food sectors across ASEAN and Asia Pacific countries.
With a steadfast commitment to promoting a healthy lifestyle and catering to the ever-increasing demand for nutritious food options,…
Six heart-healthy foods that can slash cholesterol levels
High cholesterol is a stepping stone to serious health problems, ranging from heart disease to strokes.
After statins, a healthy diet is the most popular way to slash your cholesterol levels.
Luckily, Stewart Mcginn, Managing Director at Baycroft Care Homes, shared six heart-healthy foods that could do this with gusto.
1. Oily fish
From tuna to mackerel and salmon to swordfish, oily fish is rich in omega-3 fatty acids which can help keep cholesterol levels in check.
McGinn said: “These are essential fats that help you maintain healthy cholesterol levels by lowering your triglyceride levels (the main component of body…
Surging food prices impacting shoppers mental health
Three in 10 women said their mental health had worsened as a result of soaring food prices. Photo: PA/Alami
Soaring food prices are having a negative impact on the mental health of shoppers, with rising food costs impacting sleep, diet and overall physical health.
The increased price of everyday groceries has worsened the mental health of a quarter (25%) of people, according to a study by consumer group Which?.
One person told Which?: “It’s a black cloud that never goes away.” Another said: “I’m living day to day.”
Some 23% said that rising food prices had hindered their ability to…
Plant-based food packages linked to reduce BMI in children
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A new study led by researchers from the Mass General Brigham healthcare system suggests that taking a “food is medicine” approach could increase nutrition security for families and lead to reductions in body mass index (BMI) in children. Working together with the MGH Food Pantry, researchers from the Massachusetts General for Children and Boston Children’s Hospital examined whether providing weekly plant-based foods to families seeking food assistance during the pandemic led to weight changes among children.
The team found an association between increasing receipts of food packages and decreasing BMI. The findings, published in the journal…