Mornings are tough, and we all want a breakfast that kicks off the day right. But what if some of your favourite “classic” breakfasts are secretly doing more harm than good? Turns out, the foods you think are harmless might be the ones leaving you sluggish, bloated, or craving a nap by 10 am. Gastro…
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) – Pitt County Schools is being recognized nationally for its commitment to healthier, more innovative meals for students. The district is one of 14 in North Carolina to receive a Healthy Meal Incentive Award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Action for Healthy Kids, state education officials announced Monday. The award…
Simple diet swaps could be key to preventing early-onset dementia, researchers have revealed. About 7million Americans have been diagnosed with memory-robbing dementia, with that figure set to nearly double by 2050. However, one major Lancet study published last year found more than a dozen of the most common risk factors for dementia are modifiable, including diet. …
“I believe in feeding kids,” says Debbie Trujillo. “I believe in being part of their lives.” As the student nutrition services director for the Bernalillo Public Schools in Bernalillo, New Mexico, just north of Albuquerque, Trujillo is in charge of feeding breakfast and lunch every day to roughly 3,000 kids, from kindergarten through 12th grade,…
Oatmeal has a great reputation when it comes to packing in fiber, but so should these dessert recipes. Satisfy your sweet tooth by making these fiber-rich treats.Their fiber content can help you feel fuller longer and support your digestion. Plus, they’re all no-bake recipes, meaning you’ll have a simplistic yet delicious dish without having to…
Meal Plan at a Glance Breakfast/ A.M. Snack Lunch/ P.M Snack Dinner/ Evening Snack Apple & nut butter toast Chickpea & feta grain bowl/ Cottage cheese snack jar Mediterranean diet stew/ Yogurt parfait Berry chia pudding/ Almonds Chickpea & feta grain bowl/ Guacamole snack jar Chicken & sweet potato salad Almond & nut butter toast…
For various reasons, ranging from politics to personal health concerns, it appears that some Americans are adopting healthier eating habits. Even Newsweek admits America’s obesity epidemic is finally easing, but it mostly credits a surge in GLP-1s. While these drugs may provide a temporary fix, healthier eating is the only change that will have a…
An uncommon breakfast food that is available at most supermarkets is a powerhouse in terms of nutrition and can even help reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease Steffan Rhys Deputy Content Hub Director, Phoebe Cornish Senior Lifestyle Reporter and Chloe Dobinson 16:26, 13 Oct 2025 One particular breakfast option can lower…
You only need five ingredients or less to make these easy snack recipes (not counting common pantry items like salt, pepper and oil). They’re a simple and healthy option for a bite between meals or a quick boost of energy. Plus, each recipe is also made lower in carbs, calories, sodium and saturated fat, making…
Seed oils are often unfairly labeled as “unhealthy,” despite lack of research to support this claim. Current research shows that seed oils are not linked with inflammation or poor health, and may actually support good health. Rather than demonizing seed oils, it’s wiser to focus on eating a balanced, minimally processed diet. “Seed oils” is…