Food for thought on healthy living – Cumberland Courier Newspapers

Cumberland Courier Newspapers Food for thought on healthy living Cumberland Courier Newspapers “I do a variety of group education talks on weight management, healthy eating and diabetes at hospitals and schools,” she said. “Also, every month I hold guided shopping tours in the Hills district on how to read nutrition labels and choose the right ... Read more »

Michelle Obama (and others) wrong on food deserts Commentary Daniel Akst – Wilkes Barre Times-Leader

Wilkes Barre Times-Leader Michelle Obama (and others) wrong on food deserts Commentary Daniel Akst Wilkes Barre Times-Leader First lady Michelle Obama, who's spent quite a bit of energy trying to make the food desert bloom with fruits and vegetables, talked about the problem of access to healthy food last fall. “This is not just happening here in Chicago on the South Side,” ... and more » Read more »

Healthy foods for your kidneys – The Nation Newspaper

Healthy foods for your kidneys The Nation Newspaper In view of all the major diseases which the kidney suffers from, feasting on a healthy diet has been found by experts to help prevent and cure these diseases. Eating healthy foods and following a renal diet made up of kidney-friendly foods are .. Read more »

Time to Revisit Food Deserts – New York Times (blog)

New York Times (blog) Time to Revisit Food Deserts New York Times (blog) By DAVID BORNSTEIN In last week's Fixes column I reported on a variety of initiatives that New York and other cities are engaged in to increase the availability of healthy food for sale, particularly fresh produce, in low-income neighborhoods that are ... and more » Read more »

Healthy food can be difficult to find for northwest Indiana poor – Greenfield Daily Reporter

Healthy food can be difficult to find for northwest Indiana poor Greenfield Daily Reporter The proliferation of these "food deserts" concerns health officials, political leaders and people who advocate buying and eating locally produced food. They argue all people should have access to healthy food options Read more »

Healthy eating awards for Scunthorpe and Brigg area venues – This is Scunthorpe

Healthy eating awards for Scunthorpe and Brigg area venues This is Scunthorpe The scheme rewards premises offering a wide variety of healthier food and drink options. Venues are also encouraged to highlight or promote healthy options on their menu to encourage customers to choose them Read more »

The real reason the war against pink slime is working: Gross fake meat is on … – CultureMap Houston

Kansas City Star The real reason the war against pink slime is working: Gross fake meat is on ... CultureMap Houston By Karen Labuca Celebrity chef and healthy - food advocate Jamie Oliver has really led a food revolution against pink slime — the ground beef "filler that's washed in ammonium hydroxide Read more »

Nutrition tip: An easier way to shop for healthy food – Lakenewsonline.com

Nutrition tip: An easier way to shop for healthy food Lakenewsonline.com If so, you will be happy to know there is an easier way to tell how nutritious a food is. More and more grocery stores are adopting the NuVal Nutritional Scoring System to help consumers easily choose healthier foods Read more »