A study (Lower serum 25(OH)D levels associated with higher risk of COVID-19 infection in U.S. Black women (plos.org) estimated that Black American women with low levels of vitamin D were almost 70% more likely to get COVID-19. These women frequently have lower levels of vitamin D because those with darker skin do not absorb vitamin … Read More
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The COVID-19 pandemic has altered our relationship with food. It changed the way we shopped, cooked, and most profoundly, how we ate.Researchers from the University of Minnesota Medical School and School of Public Health found six eating behavior changes that occurred as a result of the pandemic. Mindless eating and snacking – eating to cope … Read More
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The pandemic has created a rollercoaster ride for restaurants and those who love eating out. First everything was closed, then reopened for take-out only. Then pop-up outdoor tents and structures began to appear, some even in roadside parking spots, to accommodate limited outdoor dining. Finally, in many states indoor dining began with limited capacity and … Read More
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After dealing with the pandemic for more than a year, grocery trends have emerged as new buying habits that may remain even when things return to normal. According to a survey by NCSolutions, which provides insights on buyer behavior, there has been a 14% increase in household grocery spending over the first year of the … Read More
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