Vegetables at a local food pantry. (Jill Sheridan/WFYI)
A new partnership will provide boxes packed with healthy food for residents in neighborhoods that lack access.
The initiative, dubbed Drive & Dish, will provide 1,000 boxes of fresh produce, eggs, recipes and other staples to residents every week.
Director of Community Nutrition and Food Policy with the City of Indianapolis Milele Kennedy said it will be offered to families for a year.
“That’s something that we haven’t been able to do before, and it provides the stability for these families to know that they’ll be able to get
Health plan food benefit programs help remove barriers to healthy eating
A nutrient-rich diet is essential for maintaining optimal health. Nutritious food contributes to overall wellness; protects against heart disease, diabetes and cancer; and can lower annual medical costs by an estimated average of $1,800 each year.
With a growing body of research supporting the benefits of healthy eating, the US Department of Health and Human Services developed a Food as Medicine program—based on the growing movement with the same name. In addition, the US Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will require Medicare Advantage Organizations to participate in the Value Based Insurance Design model to offer supplemented benefits in at
5 Healthy Options at Taco Bell, Recommended by Dietitians
Craving a late-night crunchy taco? Yes, Taco Bell is a convenient option and a staple when looking for something quick and easy (no matter the time of day) … but did you know the fast-food chain has some pretty healthy options?
According to the company’s site, starting in 2008, Taco Bell has made efforts to reduce the sodium count of their entire menu by 15%, with hopes to reduce it by 25% by 2025. Additionally, they replaced all artificial colors and flavors with natural alternatives, removed any unsustainable palm oil, sourced 100% cage-free eggs and antibiotic-free chicken (with efforts to
Food for Thought: A Dietician’s Guide to Heart-Healthy Eating in the New Year
Under all the sparkle and anticipation, New Year’s can be a heavy holiday. The pressure to meet societal expectations of radical transformation can turn excited energy into stress before we even take our first steps into the new year. But I have seen firsthand how small changes make significant impacts. In 2024, I’m advocating for the little shifts and pivots that move us closer to being the best possible version of ourselves. Your diet could be an excellent place to start.
My name is Angela Ginn-Meadow. As an outpatient dietician, I work with patients of all ages to prevent or
How the Japanese diet and lifestyle makes it easier to stay healthy : Shots
The author awaits a bowl of ramen noodles in a Tokyo restaurant.
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I was born and raised in the American Midwest, but love visiting my parents’ homeland in Japan. Central to every trip there is always the food: Oh my goodness, the food.
Eating is a raging national obsession here, with good reason. Staggering varieties of food are available everywhere; it’s all delicious and — most impressively, to me — always fresh.
Soba noodles come made to order,
Dieting: Nutrition And Food: 10 Must-Read Books For Better Health
In a world that is increasingly running on fast food and quick meal deliveries, the conversation on nutrition has never been important. It is the cornerstone of overall well-being, and understanding more about what we can eat is important to make the right dietary choices. Whether you’re simply looking to improve your health, or are a die-hard dietician who monitors their lifestyle, these books offer a wealth of knowledge and guidance for your journey.
In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto by Michael Pollan
This book, written by journalist and activist Michael Pollan, was a New York Times bestseller in
American Heart Association fosters nutritional security with healthy food delivery to rural and homebound residents
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark., March 18, 2024 — The American Heart Association, dedicated to a world of healthier lives for all, has locked arms with Community Clinic, Cobblestone Farms and United Way of NWA to get healthy homegrown food into the hands of through residents the Food is Medicine initiative. The program is supported by a $99,950 grant from the Walmart Foundation.
In Northwest Arkansas, one in every eight households reports having food insecurity — limited or uncertain access to adequate food — due to one or more social determinants of health.
“The American Heart Association believes in the right to healthy