Nutrition
Coverage of Nutrition in the Nexus archive.
- NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman calls for innovative projects in backward areas of Idukki
NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman advocates for innovative projects in backward areas of Idukki, emphasizing focused interventions in scheduled caste and scheduled tribe welfare, health, and nutrition.
- Africa: Blue Transformation: The future of food will be shaped by water -- Africa at the heart of FAO's strategy
Africa's water resources, from coastlines to inland waters, offer potential to close the food gap through sustainable aquatic system transformation, as highlighted by the FAO. The strategy emphasizes development, nutrition, and resilience via these systems.
- Simple solutions when cooking feels like a chore
The article discusses challenges of cooking for older adults living alone, highlighting solutions like community dining, shared cooking with neighbors, and prepared food options to combat isolation and maintain nutrition. Experts emphasize reframing meals as social activities and utilizing resources such as meal delivery services.
- Simple solutions when cooking feels like a chore
Cooking can become challenging with age or after major life changes, leading to isolation and poor nutrition among older adults. The article highlights solutions like dining with friends, sharing meals with neighbors, using prepared foods, and leveraging resources like Meals on Wheels to maintain social connections and healthy eating habits.
- Simple solutions when cooking feels like a chore
The article discusses challenges of cooking for older adults living alone, highlighting solutions like social dining, shared cooking, and prepared food options to combat isolation and maintain nutrition. Experts emphasize self-compassion and adapting habits to life changes.
- Rising hot temperatures pose risk for pets on hikes
The Honolulu Fire Department and the Hawaiian Humane Society are warning about the risks of overheating for pets during hikes due to rising hot temperatures. They advise hikers to take precautions such as ensuring adequate nutrition and hydration for their pets.
- South Africa: Twenty-Year Journey - How Bulungula Incubator Is Transforming Rural Education From Birth to Career
The Bulungula Incubator has implemented a 20-year 'place-based' transformation in the remote Eastern Cape region of Xhora Mouth, focusing on child development from infancy to career through integrated health, nutrition, and education programs.
- At 33, I became CEO of an organization that provides care services for seniors. It changed how I see aging.
Megan Walton became CEO of Southern Maine Agency on Aging at 33, leading a nonprofit that provides senior care services like day programs and Meals on Wheels. Her role shifted her perspective on aging, highlighting the importance of community support and services for older adults.
- Protein coffee is exploding in popularity among adults worried about muscle loss
Protein coffee is gaining popularity as a convenient way for adults to increase protein intake without overhauling their diets. The trend targets fitness enthusiasts, busy professionals, and older adults seeking muscle maintenance. Experts note its potential benefits but caution against using it as a complete breakfast substitute.
- Melania Trump praises winners of childhood AI competition : ‘You are our future’
Melania Trump praised winners of a childhood AI competition focused on applications for healthcare, nutrition, and public safety. Around 20,000 contestants submitted ideas for AI use in these areas.
- I got pregnant when I was 53, and my husband was 57. People assume we are our son's grandparents.
Monica Kranner and her husband Peter became parents at ages 53 and 57 after seven miscarriages, often being mistaken for their son's grandparents. They face persistent assumptions about their age and share their painful journey to conceive, including IVF and health challenges, while prioritizing their son's well-being and their own health.
- Meta expands safety features to limit harmful content for teens
Meta is expanding safety features to limit harmful content for teenagers by introducing a new feature called Limited Content, which restricts posts about weightlifting, nutrition, and anxiety coping. This move comes in response to two landmark verdicts against the company.
- Scientists discover hidden gut-brain circuit that triggers protein cravings
Scientists discovered a gut-brain circuit that signals the brain to prioritize protein over sugar when amino acids are low, potentially reshaping understanding of appetite, nutrition, and obesity.
- How much protein do you actually need? An expert weighs in.
Nutritionist Keri Glassman discusses protein requirements, changes in dietary recommendations, and practical ways to incorporate protein into diets on 'CBS Mornings.'
- The $2 vegetable that is a surprising protein 'powerhouse'... and it may even protect against cancer
An affordable $2 vegetable is highlighted as a protein-rich food with potential health benefits, including possible cancer-protective properties. The article promotes this inexpensive produce as a nutritious powerhouse option for consumers seeking affordable protein sources.
- How kale might just be the healthiest vegetable of all: Experts explain why we should all be eating more of the ultra-nutritious leafy green plant... and what to do if you hate its bitter taste
The article examines kale's nutritional benefits and explains why it should be a staple in diets. It provides expert perspectives on kale's health properties and offers solutions for those who dislike its bitter taste.
- Revealed: The healthiest breads to buy... from vitamin-packed rolls to the loaves that aid weight loss
The article reveals the healthiest bread options available for purchase, including vitamin-packed rolls and loaves that aid in weight loss. These breads are packed with nutrients and can be a healthy addition to one's diet. The article aims to inform readers about the best bread choices for their health.
- Revealed: The healthiest types of bread. Which loaf is packed with vitamins and which one can actually help you lose weight
The article reveals the healthiest types of bread, highlighting which loaves are packed with vitamins and can aid in weight loss. Different types of bread have varying nutritional values. The healthiest options can provide essential nutrients and support overall well-being.
- Preserving pollinators is good for health -- and income
A new study highlights the importance of pollinators for nutrition and income, quantifying their economic and health benefits. Pollinators have been found to have significant benefits, although these were previously difficult to quantify. The study provides numbers on the importance of pollinators.
- REAL Cookies Founders on The Future of Healthy Snaking
The founders of REAL Cookies discuss their vision for the future of healthy snacking, emphasizing innovation and nutrition in their products.