In a recent study published in the journal Nutrientsresearchers from Spain surveyed the University of Almeria community to determine adherence to the Mediterranean Diet, a healthy diet pattern, and lifestyle […]
Read MoreCollaborative Awarded Grant to Study Healthy Foods for Low-Income Pregnant Women
Food insecurity—the lack of steady access to nutritionally adequate food—during pregnancy is linked to premature births and poorer health for low-income mothers and their babies, contributing to staggering rates of […]
Read MoreA New Study Found a Surprising Link Between This Popular Fried Food and Depression
A new study links fried foods with a higher risk of anxiety and depression. Fried potatoes in particular were an issue. Experts say more research is needed to determine whether […]
Read MorePantry director draws understanding of hunger from experience
Help carry our coverage forward.We’ll help carry your stuff. This spacious zippered tote with a design by local artist Andrea Shockling represents different Pittsburghers’ walks of life, just like we […]
Read MoreLearn how to cook healthy food
BLUEFIELD, W.Va. (WVVA) – In Jan., WVVA featured Princeton woman Brenda Workman on our Sunday morning show In Focus. Workman lost 60 lbs. in two and a half years. She […]
Read MoreHealthy foods pilot program to launch in Houston targeting veterans in need
FILE: Veterans at the Richard A. Anderson Texas State Veterans Home grand opening ceremony. Taken February 7, 2020 Houston is one of two cities that will be part of a […]
Read MoreUNR virtual classes discuss growing healthy food at home
Extension’s first Grow Your Own, Nevada! Online workshop May 2 will focus on growing herbs and edible flowers, such as sage, chives and lemon thyme.Wendy Hanson Mazet The University of […]
Read MoreFueling success: A look at LeBron James’ diet and favorite foods
NBA legend LeBron James’ diet regimen has helped him maintain his physique and stay at the top of his game. James, widely considered as one of the greatest basketball players […]
Read MoreJunk food ads trigger positive emotions, healthy foods not so much
Study: A randomized experiment of the effects of food advertisements on food-related emotional expectancies in adults You might not care about the fast-food commercial shots of juicy burgers or creamy […]
Read MoreDiet culture can hurt kids. This author advises parents to reclaim the word ‘fat’
By the time they enter kindergarten, most American children believe that being “thin” makes them more valuable to society, writes journalist Virginia Sole-Smith. By middle school, Sole-Smith says, more than […]
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