8 Ways to Shop & Eat with Less Packaging
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by Allison Anderson
1y ago
Sustainable Eating: 8 Ways to Shop & Eat with Less Packaging Like most folks, I am far from living a perfectly sustainable lifestyle. But I try to shop and eat with less packaging whenever possible. While plastic and other packaging can make life easier, they are unfortunately single-use products, which seem pretty silly when you live on a planet with finite resources. Especially when we know that a plastic bag takes 1,000 years to break down, and it degrades into microplastics that continue polluting our environment long after. With that being said, I understand that not everyone has the ..read more
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Dia De Los Muertos: Food and Culture
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by Francisco Rivera
2y ago
Dia De Los Muertos: Food and Culture   From Ognissantu in Italy to Pangangaluluwa in the Philippines, there are myriads of unique cultural festivities during October. The Mexican holiday “Dia de Los Muertos” is a unique festivity in that remembers our loved ones who have passed in a friendly way. I was raised in the United States with Mexican roots, and participated in traditions practiced in both cultures. Though I would love to talk about the different celebrations of both cultures, in this blog I will be sharing a little about the Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration, incl ..read more
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10 Ways to Eat More Plants
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by Allison Anderson
3y ago
10 Ways to Eat More Plants Most of us could benefit from consuming more fruits, vegetables and plants, but sometimes adding these foods into our diet can be challenging. According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020 – 2025 only about 1 in 5 Americans consumes the recommended amount of fruit, and about 1 in 10 consumes the recommended amount of veggies (Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020). Worse still, 98% of individuals miss the mark when it comes to whole grains (Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020). Yet, replacing all favorite meals with a lettuce and quinoa to meet these g ..read more
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Can Weight Stigma Be Perpetuated Through Weight Loss Apps?
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by Gabriela Alexandra Naveda
3y ago
Can Weight Stigma Be Perpetuated Through Weight Loss Apps? Obesity rates in the Unites States are predicted to be at 50% by 2030, according to the World Health Organization. Obesity is linked to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular complications, certain cancers, and chronic kidney disease [1, 2] and obesity increases the risk of mortality up to twenty three times [3]. However, regular consumption of foods high in fat and sugar cause adaptations in the reward centers of the brain, making impulse control extremely difficult [4] and metabolic adaptations cause the body to defend ..read more
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Recipes with A Story: Celebrating Family and Heritage
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by Samantha Harmon Shuflin
3y ago
Recipes with A Story: Celebrating Family and Heritage Family recipes are so much more than “just a meal.” Family or cultural recipes can bring a sense of belonging and a feeling of home. Just the smell of a favorite dish stirs up emotions of comfort and joy and brings back memories of your childhood. For some, the act of cooking a dish passed on to you honors a loved one no longer with you. For me, cooking dishes like collard greens, candied sweet potatoes, and black-eyed peas instantly reminds me of the holidays in the kitchen with my cherished late grandmother. She taught me how to cook the ..read more
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How to Use Light for Stunning Food Photography
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by Luis Gonzalez
3y ago
How to Use Light for Stunning Food Photography Before any of us take the first bite, we begin eating with our eyes. Therefore, food can’t just be nutritious and delicious, it has to look good too. Whether you are posting on Instagram or educating a patient on food choice, a great food photo can be the gateway to a recipe’s success or new food acceptance. That is why learning some of the basics of photography is so important if you are using the visual medium to educate your audience. One of these essential basics is the use of light for food photography. Photography literally means “the study ..read more
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Reduce Your Risk: Lifestyle Changes for Cancer Prevention
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by Kate Bajc
3y ago
Reduce Your Risk: Lifestyle Changes for Cancer Prevention   February is National Cancer Prevention Month! Are you aware that cancer is the second leading cause of premature death both in the United States and worldwide? To put this into perspective, 1-in-4 premature US deaths can be attributed to cancer. Unfortunately, the number of diagnoses continues to grow. By 2030, the World Health Organization (WHO) is estimating over 23 million new cancer diagnoses per year, globally. This estimate illustrates an alarming increase from the 14.1 million new cancer diagnoses in 2012. The good news i ..read more
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Tips for Sustainable Eating
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by Emily Kuettel
3y ago
    Tips for Sustainable Eating Sustainability  Sustainable eating is about choosing foods that are good for you, the farmers, the environment, the economy, and society.  Sustainable eating also takes into account all the consequences of agriculture and food in the environment, such as water usage and soil fertility.  When considering the long lasting effects of sustainability, it becomes clear that the seemingly simple task of purchasing a tomato has more impact than what meets the eye.   Sustainable Agriculture  A sustainable process is one that can be mai ..read more
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4 Ways COVID-19 Transformed Grocery Shopping
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by Laurel Jakubowski
3y ago
4 Ways COVID-19 Transformed Grocery Shopping The COVID-19 pandemic has had profound effects on our daily lives, with a noteworthy impact on grocery shopping and overall food consumption. Previously, people could stop for coffee or breakfast on their way to work or take a midday lunch break at a local restaurant; however, that came to a grinding halt when stay at home orders were issued. Entire offices and schools went completely remote, greatly altering eating patterns and habits. Individuals were staying at home more, restaurants were closing, and more meals were being consumed at home.1 Sim ..read more
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The Benefits of Nutrigenomics for Weight Loss
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by Samantha Harmon Shuflin
3y ago
The Benefits of Nutrigenomics for Weight Loss Nutrigenomics is an emerging science that focuses on the relationship between genes and nutrition. A significant area of study in nutrigenomics is the effect of genes on weight and related eating behaviors. Considering these genes in nutrition counseling can improve weight loss by producing more insightful diet recommendations and increased behavior change. Genes & Obesity  Obesity is caused by multiple factors, including environment, behavior, and genetics. According to the CDC, since 2006, studies have found more than 50 genes associate ..read more
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