Food
In today’s fast-paced academic world, students often find themselves juggling classes, deadlines, and social commitments — leaving little time to think about their health. Yet, building healthy habits during student life is one of the most valuable investments for the future. Prioritizing good nutrition, regular exercise, and a heart-healthy lifestyle not only strengthens the body…
When you’re too busy to make breakfast at home, a fast food chain breakfast can sometimes hit the spot. It’s quick, it’s easy, and it’s often more appetizing than a sad granola bar or a simple bowl of cereal. And of course, you’ve probably tried some of the most popular fast food breakfast options —…
Ending your day with a healthy and filling meal is easy with these high-protein dinner recipes. With at least 30 grams of protein per serving, these dinners will help support your muscle and bone health and other essential functions of the body—all while you sleep. Try our High-Protein Balsamic Chicken Orzo or our Ground Turkey…
Maxson’s new cookbook emphasizes fiber and gut health with 134 simple recipes. GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Minnesota-based chef Emily Maxson has released her second cookbook, “Real Food. Every Day.,” featuring 134 recipes that emphasize fiber-rich, plant-based foods designed to support gut health. The cookbook, similar in approach to Maxson’s first book “Emily’s Fresh Kitchen: Cook…
Even when made in just one pot, these easy Mediterranean-style dinners are never boring. They’re loaded with anti-inflammatory foods like poultry, seafood, olive oil, whole grains, vegetables and legumes—core staples of the Mediterranean diet, one of the most flexible and health-promoting eating patterns. Plus, these ingredients can help ease pesky symptoms of chronic inflammation, including…
Key Takeaways Eating meals in sync with your circadian rhythm may help improve sleep, blood sugar, and overall metabolic health. Shortening your daily eating window to 10–11 hours may support weight management and reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. Avoiding late-night meals can lower nighttime blood glucose levels. Maintaining balanced meals can be difficult…
The idea of eating healthily, as tempting as it sounds, is closely tied to affordability. With rising food prices and urban lifestyles, many in India still struggle to put together a balanced meal that meets nutritional needs at one time, let alone for three different times of the day. But of late, things have changed….
Established in 1964 by President Lyndon B. Johnson, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps, is the United States’ largest anti-hunger program, helping an average of 41.7 million—or 1 in 8—Americans per month. “It was invented as a way to help families afford meals in the face of rising food…
Meal Plan at a Glance BREAKFAST/ A.M. SNACK LUNCH/ P.M. SNACK DINNER/LATE-NIGHT SNACK Tofu scramble & toast/ Pear Tuna sandwich/ Banana & nut butter Chicken tacos & slaw Egg bites & smoothie/ Orange Chicken soup/ Almonds Salmon, veggies & rice Egg bites & smoothie/ Apple Chicken soup/ Banana Chicken Caesar salad Egg bites & smoothie/…
We’ve been told for years that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But here’s the thing, “important” doesn’t automatically mean “healthy.” I used to grab a quick yogurt or “whole grain” cereal thinking I was doing my body a favor. Then I learned that half the foods I thought were fueling me…