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Five Nutrition Trends for 2023

March 1, 2023February 28, 2023 by Allison Stowell

These trends will be guiding your shopping lists, online clicks, and food dollars this year.

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Slashing Sodium With a Little Help From the FDA & Food Manufacturers

February 22, 2023March 15, 2023 by Kitty Broihier
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In honor of Heart Month, learn more on how reducing sodium in your diet is one way to keep your ticker in tip-top shape.

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Food Allergy Labeling Expands to Sesame

February 8, 2023February 7, 2023 by Kitty Broihier
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The FDA added a ninth food to the “Big 8” food allergens: sesame. Learn more about food allergy labeling expanding to sesame and why.

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A Soup-er Way to Eat More Seasonally in the Winter

January 18, 2023January 17, 2023 by Kitty Broihier
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Here are some tips on how to use your soup pot to incorporate more seasonal produce into your diet during the winter season.

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Tis’ The Season

December 7, 2022December 12, 2022 by Allison Stowell
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By providing a more nutritious option, you’ll significantly boost the overall quality of someone’s diet. Here are some questions to ask as we support our local food pantries this holiday season.

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Five Things to Know About The National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health

November 30, 2022November 29, 2022 by Kitty Broihier
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A White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health was held in September for the first time in over 50 years. The Conference coincided with the Biden Administration’s release of the National Strategy to improve our overall health and nutritional well-being. These are the goals of the Strategy that we think you should know about.

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The FDA Wants to Rewrite the Healthy Definition

October 12, 2022October 21, 2022 by Kitty Broihier

When it comes to packaged foods, the meaning of “healthy” as a general descriptor gets murky. We walk you through the FDA’s new proposed definition of “healthy food”.

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National Farmers Market Week

August 5, 2022September 16, 2022 by Kitty Broihier
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Farmers markets are overflowing with fruits, veggies, and herbs at their peak of ripeness, variety, and freshness.

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