What does the term “local food” mean to you? Maybe buying produce or meat at a local farmers’ market? How about picking your own blueberries or strawberries at a local farm? Or eating at a restaurant that sources food from nearby farmers, ranchers, or fishermen? Local food can mean a […]
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Food Combinations for Weight Loss: Do They Work?
Food combining — or pairing specific types of foods together during meals — is a common practice that is believed to be associated with a variety of health benefits. Some variations, including the Ayurvedic practice of food combining, provide strict rules and regulations about which foods should be eaten together […]
What Is the Gallbladder Diet? Meal Plan and Food List
Everyone is familiar with heart-healthy diets, but what about gallbladder-healthy diets? There are very few diet and recipe books on the topic, but including nutrient-rich foods in your diet will keep this pear-shaped organ in good health. Certain diets and foods can maintain a healthy gallbladder to help avoid stomach […]
Launch event of the Coalition of Action on Healthy Diets from Sustainable Food Systems for Children and All
Background Health, nutrition and environmental sustainability need to be core, cross-cutting foundations of food systems transformation. During the United Nations Food Systems Summit (UNFSS) of 2021 the call for action to deliver healthy diets from sustainable food systems echoed through dialogues, social movements and national pathways. Formed as an outcome […]
Food as medicine: A debated concept
The fact that diet can impact an individual’s health is well acknowledged by healthcare providers worldwide. People who have access to adequate nutrition are more likely to have strong immune systems, safer pregnancy and childbirth, lower risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease, and they live longer. The reasons for this […]
How Different Airlines Approach The Provision Of Vegan Food
Particularly on longer flights, inflight catering has the potential to make or break a passenger’s satisfaction with the journey. With this aspect forming a key part of the onboard experience, airlines want to ensure that all diets are appropriately covered. In recent years, this has included an increase in the […]
Backus Provides Nutrition Training for Norwich Food Pantry Staff
Backus Hospital registered dietician Shannon Haynes spent time at the St. Vincent de Paul community food pantry last week to provide insight to staff and volunteers about food and nutrition. The pantry, which serves 500 families a week, is working to launch a program in which patrons with specific health […]
The future of food is precision
The answer may be precision nutrition, which aims to understand the health effects of the complex interplay among genetics, our microbiome (the bacteria living in our gut), our diet and level of physical activity, and other social and behavioral characteristics. That means that everyone could have their own unique set […]