Eating spinach can help increase iron levels Spinach is one of the healthiest leafy vegetables. It is often recommended to add spinach to your daily diet, especially in winter. Spinach, also known as palak, is commonly used to prepare curries. Some people add it to pasta and salad. However, not consuming spinach correctly can affect …
Estimated study time: 2-3 minutes OGDEN The Ogden School District has opened a new facility to serve the community in a variety of ways. The Child Nutrition Program building, located at 1950 Monroe Blvd., on the district’s administrative campus will allow the district to purchase and store more dry and frozen goods while eliminating the …
You may sleep on a banana. The yellow fruit has many benefits, from boosting energy to reducing bloating, but it turns out that a simple banana may be the little-known secret to getting more Zzzs. According to the Sleep Charity, which has published tips for people hoping to get a better night’s rest, eating a …
Sports nutrition brand Optimum Nutrition, part of Glanbia Performance Nutrition, has introduced four new limited edition flavors in the brand’s gold standard 100% Whey and AMIN.O. The ENERGY product lines offer all four standard nutrition options for optimal quality and taste and are designed to enjoy the flavors of Fruity Cereal, Cinnamon Roll, Tropical Sunrise …
Should you eat vegetables raw or are they more nutritious when cooked? This topic has long been debated among fitness enthusiasts. Well, the answer lies in how you consume them. While some foods lose their nutrients when exposed to heat, there are some vegetables that are found to be healthier when cooked. In fact, a …
FREMONT — When DeeAnn Lento and Danyelle Lantz celebrated the grand opening of Hometown Hub On Point Wellness on Nov. 16, they weren’t introducing a new business. Instead, they announced the newest location for the nutrition club they’ve owned for 12 years. Hometown Hub is the rebranded On Point Wellness, previously located at other sites …
BATAVIA There were many late nights for Hunter Boisclair and his staff as they prepared Vitality Nutrition Group, LLC to open earlier this month. Boisclair, founder and CEO of Vitality, 4140 Veterans Memorial Dr., Suite 1, said the business opened earlier this month after installing clothes racks, shelves and anything else it needed, plus painting …
A recent study published in NutrientsAn open-access scientific journal shows that swapping legumes for small amounts of conventional protein sources and refined grains significantly improves the nutritional profile of the American diet. This new research adds to the growing body of evidence showing the multiple benefits of including legumes as part of a healthy diet. …
You may have seen videos of spring onions growing in people’s kitchens, but did you know that they are packed with essential nutrients? Dr. Nirupama Rao, nutritionist, Rejua Energy Centre, Mumbai, said that this onion is rich in dietary fibers, vitamins A, C and K. As well as calcium, iron, zinc and potassium. “They also …
Getting fit doesn’t mean giving up snacks altogether. Of course, it’s important to limit your intake of processed foods high in salt and low in fiber if a healthier body is your goal. But luckily, there are plenty of nutritious options that can keep you full, satisfy your cravings, and help you achieve the body …