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Thinking of Going Vegan? Here Are the Best Ways to Adopt This Lifestyle
Roughly 3% of Americans identify as vegan. As this lifestyle grows in popularity, more and more people are deciding to take the plunge. If you have made the decision to adopt this way of eating, ...
Nutrition and Mental Health: How the Right Foods Can Keep You Happy and Healthy
Did you know that what you eat can directly impact your mood and mental health? Certain foods can help keep you happy and healthy, while others can cause problems like anxiety and depression. ...
December Updates for Food Stamps
There are more people currently on food stamps in America than at any other point in the country's history. Even during the Great Depression, not this many Americans were on government assistance, and that goes for percentages, not j...
Alaskans Don't Know Where Their Food Stamps Went
In the state of Alaska, most people are very hard-working and do the sorts of jobs a lot of other Americans couldn't even handle. It's obviously very cold there, with harsh elements and strong winter storms. Howev...
Food Stamps: An Incredibly Food Security Strategy That Works For All
Food stamps are the most effective, cost-effective way for the U.S. to address hunger, and they're an excellent investment because someone who eats nutritiously has more energy to work, study and be a good ...
SNAP and Nutrition Education: Promoting Healthy Eating Habits
In recent years, there has been an escalating concern about the nutritional quality of food consumed by economically disadvantaged families. Research has revealed that individuals with limited economic means ar...
Foods to Eat During Pregnancy to Aid Your Baby's Development
There is a common saying that people use to tell others to eat healthy: "You are what you eat". When you are pregnant, that is more accurately the case for your growing baby. In order to give your ba...
Want to Increase Your Calcium Intake Without Eating Dairy? Try These Foods
As the most abundant mineral in the body, calcium plays an instrumental role in blood clotting, bone strength, and muscle function. Because calcium is not produced by the body, you need to obtain...
Getting Your Chocolate Fix without the Carbs
There are conflicting messages delivered to average people in mainstream society today. One message says that people shouldn't worry about their weight, and that people can be "healthy at any size." This cont...