Jo-Ann Heslin, MA, RD, CDN

Grapes are tasty and available year-round. All grapes – red, green or black – contain health-promoting polyphenols. These compounds protect the health and function of our cells, promote antioxidant activity, and positively influence the communication between cells in the body. Brain Health: Eating grapes daily helped to protect against the decline in Alzheimer’s related areas … Read More

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New food experiences have become a new form of entertainment. Heading to a restaurant and sharing an exotic meal with friends is very meaningful to millennials and GenZers. These experiences are important to collect and share with others in real life or online, like their parents may have collected and displayed things in the past. … Read More

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We love to try new foods. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. Better Than Milk produces plant-based beverages, sourced from Italy, which are USDA Organic, vegan, NonGMO Project Verified, and kosher (KLBD). We tasted 5 Better Than Milk plant-based beverages. All consider 8 … Read More

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Carrying too much weight is a serious problem. It puts a person at risk for many illnesses like diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers. It creates problems with joints. It makes it harder to fight infections. Obesity was a major risk factor for those who died from COVID-19. Obesity is defined as having a BMI … Read More

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We love to try new foods. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. Uncle Matt’s Organic is the oldest organic juice company in the US, founded in 1999 by Matt McLean, the real life uncle to 10 nieces and nephews. Uncle Matt’s Organic produces … Read More

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Some cities and counties have imposed a beverage tax on sweetened drinks and many restaurants and restaurant chains have started to offer healthy drinks on the kid’s menu. These public health strategies are working. For those who drink the most sweetened beverages, equal to about three and a half cans of soda a day, the … Read More

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We love to try new foods. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. If you like seeds this is the brand for you. Top Seedz (Crackers – Top Seedz) is a company based in Buffalo, NY with the mission of offering seed-rich crackers and … Read More

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If you gain weight during your early adult years through middle-age how does that impact your health and the risk of dying too young? A recent study showed that weight gain in adulthood significantly increased all causes of death. In this nationally representative study, the researchers also found that those who lost enough weight to … Read More

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We love to try new foods. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. Mr Lee’s Congee Rice Porridge (Mr Lee’s Congee Rice Porridge Instant Pot – Jook 粥 Jūk Konji Okayu – Chinese Savory Oatmeal Breakfast – Chicken Congee (mrleesnoodles.com) is the latest brand … Read More

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Avocados are healthy because they contain heart-healthy monounsaturated fat, fiber, and an assortment of compounds that support gut health which helps you feel fuller longer and reduces blood cholesterol. Though we cannot digest fiber, our gut microbes can and the fiber helps to nourish them and keep them healthy to help us fight off infections. … Read More

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