Health, Food, Nutrition & Hibiscus Tea News Archive

'Wal-Marts hold donation drives for food bank (The Springfield News-Leader)

Twelve local Wal-Marts are holding food drives this month for Ozarks Food Harvest, the only food bank serving 29 Ozarks counties. Wal-Mart stores in Branson, Branson West, Lebanon, Marshfield, Nixa, Ozark, Republic and Springfield will collect donations of nonperishable food items. Donated food will be distributed to local food pantries by Ozarks Food Harvest or will benefit the food bank's ...

'Health Tip of the Week Lois Chapman, Fitness Factory Claudette Novak, Nutrition for Health (The Daily News of Newburyport)

EDITOR'S NOTE: The Health Tip of the Week is a series in which The Daily News sports staff will go to local gyms to get advice from trainers to keep River Rivals athletes in great shape. In the on-the-go 24/7 world, so called "energy" drinks like Red Bull, Monster, Rockstar, and many more have become vastly popular for their quick-fix ability to give people short bursts of energy. The Daily News ...

'WIC program updates approved food list (St. Charles Journal)

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services' Bureau of Women's, Infants and Children (WIC) and Nutrition Services announced changes to the WIC Approved Food List.

'Leave a comment (Stuff)

Nutrition labels on food that has been fortified with vitamins and minerals are not to be trusted, a study of common products reveals.

'K-State Food Professional Offers Tips to Trim Food Costs (Kansas City InfoZine)

Amid rising prices, consumers can still trim food costs, yet eat well, a Kansas State University Research and Extension food and nutrition specialist said.

'Rising food costs: Are they sabotaging nutrition? (CBC Montreal)

With food prices rising, health experts fear it's just a matter of time before consumers' new food buying habits lead to health problems.

'High school breakfast club gets advice on healthy eating (Centre Daily Times)

At the Daniel Boone High School breakfast club, students get more than a free meal: They also get food for thought on nutrition and health topics.

'First Lady Karen Baldacci and team interview and score health and wellness programs (Boothbay Register)

The prize: a monetary award to be used for furthering the schools' nutrition, health and wellness programs. The source: The Annual Excellence in Coordinated School Health Recognition Award.

'Nutrition IQ (The Sacramento Bee)

Yogurt is a good-for-you food that actually tastes good, too. How good is it? Here's a quiz to find out how much you know about yogurt.

'Nutrition For The Growing Athlete: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly (Medical News Today)

For millions of American children and teens playing sports, good nutrition is critical for maximum health, performance and normal growth. Yet, with all the information available out there, it's becoming harder than ever for a young athlete to filter truth from myth, and detangle the good from the bad and the ugly, says Amanda Leonard, M.P.H., R.D.