Posts Tagged ‘nutrition’
The Clout of RI Kids Count: Is It Time to Lead on Ultra-Processed Foods?
by Nancy Thomas, publisher Today, as RI Kids Count gathers to celebrate three decades of progress in children’s health and wellbeing, and present awards to those who lead the way, a new question sits in the backdrop: Who will take the lead on the food-quality crisis that is now driving childhood obesity higher than hunger,…
Read MoreKnow Your Cookie: How Girl Scout Favorites Stack Up to MAHA
From Trefoils to Samoas to the new Exploremoresâ„¢, here’s a look at the Girl Scouts of America’s delicious cookies – cookies that raise, nationally, over XX to support this organization dedicated to the development of young girls. The funds raised from the cookie sales stay in the local community to support local Girl Scouts, too…
Read MoreEdesia to Move Plumpy’Nut Lifesaving Food from Rhode Island to Israel to Gaza to Feed Children
“We persevered, yet again—this time with the help of some amazing new partnerships. No matter the obstacles, our mission at Edesia remains unchanged: to feed children in crisis.” And with that announcement, Navyn Salem announced a new initiative to move its lifesaving food, Plumpy’Nut to help the children in Gaza. “On this World Humanitarian Day,…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: What is a rotating taxonomy diet – Kevin Kearns
by Kevin Kearns, contributing writer on fitness, exercise and self defense What is a rotating taxonomy diet? – A Modern Approach to Nutrition and Fitness for the 40+ Crowd Kevin Kearns’ Updated Insights on Nutrition and Fitness I’m stepping outside the strength and conditioning box to talk about something equally crucial: nutrition. My diet has…
Read MoreEating your favorite Thanksgiving foods without sabotaging your health – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues We look forward to gathering around the Thanksgiving table with family and friends to enjoy good company and good food. “For individuals with chronic diseases such as diabetes or heart disease, holiday social gatherings can be more challenging and at times anxiety inducing,” says Marilyn Csernus, a former,…
Read MoreBezos $137M gift to Rhode Island based Edesia transformational in making malnutrition history
Bezos gives $136 million to Edesia to addresss malnutrition in world’s children
Read MoreURI researcher working to ease health consequences for astronauts in space
URI Nutrition Professor Marie Mortreux studies effect of space travel on the body with NASA grant.
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: COVID challenges us to power-up, build our strength – Kevin Kearns
by Kevin Kearns, fitness and nutrition coach, RINewsToday contributor Eagle warriors! I spoke to a colleague and collaborator of mine in the mental health sector yesterday. He told me something which I thought was very profound. The pandemic we lived through and are still dealing with was – and is – heinous! I agree 100…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: 50s the new 30s. Train smarter not harder – Kevin Kearns
“50’s the new 30” – Train smarter not harder – By Kevin Kearns, fitnesss and nutrition contributing writer “How to train smarter not harder – and maximize your time in the gym” Let’s face some facts here. Just like death and taxes, we are all getting older. I like to say we’re getting more seasoned,…
Read MoreMay is Mental Health Month: The Hidden Wound – Kevin Kearns
Kevin Kearns, The Hidden Wound, fitness and motivational trainer
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