The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for ready-to-eat meals that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The alert comes as part of an ongoing investigation into a Listeria outbreak, originally announced in June, which has caused 20 illnesses to date, including 19 hospitalizations and four deaths. The…
Check out this new resource to learn new skills and tips and find nutritious and affordable recipes for you and your family. Michigan State University Extension has launched a new online recipe website to help Michiganders find simple, affordable and nutritious meals. The new website features dozens of dietitian-approved recipes, along with guides on food…
Heidi Green, MD, is board certified in psychiatry, addiction medicine, and lifestyle medicine. She currently divides her time between maintaining a small private practice and working at specialized opioid treatment programs in North Carolina. In her private practice, Dr. Green provides psychiatric consultative services and offers an office-based buprenorphine maintenance program to support recovery from…
Dietitians recommend adding heart-healthy staples like walnuts, beets, pomegranates and oats to your fall shopping list. Packed with antioxidants, fiber and healthy fats, these foods support heart health all season long. When shopping, look for color, opt for frozen if needed and keep the added sugar low. Fall is the season of crisp apples, hearty…
Pistachios may help with gut, heart and metabolic health, and may aid in weight management. They contain potassium, plant protein, antioxidants and fiber to support a healthy diet. Eat pistachios as a snack, in a salad, as a crunchy coating or as part of dessert. It’s not hard to understand why you might eat pistachios…
Sustainable eating, plant-forward, clean label expectations: these terms are among many that reflect a trend toward eating more plant foods, such as fruits and vegetables. While they’re all related, each dietary term means something slightly different. Here are six that have cropped up recently. Source link
A 4-year-old girl from Alberta, Canada, is going viral for stating her case to eat carrot cake. In a clip on TikTok (@cortnilynnengler), Winslow “Winnie” sits at a table with her mom, Cortni Engler, 34, and her older sister, Londyn at their favorite spot, the Lighthouse Eatery in Sylvan Lake. While eating her dessert…
Following a heart-healthy eating pattern doesn’t mean you have to miss out on your favorite comfort foods. These heart-healthy dinner recipes bring all the cozy vibes you love, with lower amounts of saturated fat and sodium. Whether you’re in the mood for a bowl of piping hot soup, creamy pasta or hearty casserole, there are…
Meal Plan at a Glance Breakfast/ A.M. Snack Lunch/ P.M. Snack Dinner/ Evening Snack Mango-blueberry smoothie Marinated chickpea salad/ Yogurt & banana High-protein black bean salad/ Dates & nut butter Apple-pomegranate overnight oats/ Avocado toast High-protein black bean salad/ Mixed nuts Pesto pasta with tomatoes/ Chocolate-strawberry nice cream Apple-pomegranate overnight oats/ Avocado toast Vegan grain…
Program Will Bring Locally Grown Apples to School Districts Throughout State JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., September 29, 2025–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In celebration of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Farm to School Month, Gold Star Foods’ Growing Forward team and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) are launching the “Apple Crunch Off” (Crunch Off)….