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May is Celiac Disease Awareness Month. It’s a time when the Celiac community comes together to improve understanding of this difficult disease. It also places a spotlight on recent research and highlight questions yet to be answered.
The loss of muscle over time, known as sarcopenia, begins around age forty, with a loss of 3-5% per decade. Focusing on maintaining muscle mass prevents significant loss from occurring and negatively impacting our overall health as we age. Here is how to maintain your muscle.
The shift in seasons brings a timely change for home chefs. The weather always inspires and influences what we create in the kitchen. Now is the perfect time to start enjoying the many dishes that bring spring colors to our plates.
Eating with intention means eating with a plan that goes beyond just trying to figure out what to make for dinner. It’s about meeting a goal and intentionally making choices that help you work toward balanced eating and a healthy diet.
The frozen foods section has several Guiding Stars earning convenience items that you can use to make easy, nutritious meals.
Consumers could benefit from more nutrition guidance in the beverage section. It’s easy to succumb to nice packaging, manufacture marketing, and the desire for flavor. Learn more about recent beverage trends and their impact on health.
Snacks have changed over the years to reflect consumers interest in better-for-you, unique, and flavorful snacks. Since February is National Snack Food Month, let’s highlight these changes and share how to find options with good, better, and best nutritional value.
This season, rather than making it complicated, lets seek to engage in five healthy habits. Over time, they will lead to better overall health and wellness. Individually, these ideas may seem simple, but together they create a lifestyle that removes barriers and encourages balanced nutrition, exercise, and overall improved wellness.