CLEVELAND — A local work-study program by Green Corps is helping teens find employment at urban farms in Midtown, Slavic Village, Fairfax and Buckeye-Woodland communities while giving them and residents around the farms access to fresh food. For as sure as Shawn Dantzler’s hands look in the dirt, you’d never know gardening didn’t come easily to him […]
(RNN) – Mann Packing issued a voluntary recall of vegetable products sold across the U.S. and Canada at outlets including Walmart, Target, Aldi and H-E-B. The recall includes bags of broccoli, cauliflower and other vegetables, as well as vegetable trays and salad kits. They were distributed with “best if used by” dates from Oct. 11 […]
CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – A study shows that children are less likely to eat their fruits and vegetables if parents tell them about the health benefits. A Cleveland Clinic dietician, who did not participate in the study, shared her thoughts on the findings. “So, it’s an interesting take for parents to try these days. […]
You’ve probably already heard that a healthy diet can help reduce a host of diseases and conditions, as well as help improve how your…
CLEVELAND – Lettuce is about to be harvested at a Cleveland greenhouse. It is a project that is not only providing fresh food, it is also bettering an inner city neighborhood. Green City Growers Hydroponic Greenhouse is at Kinsman Road and Grand Avenue. It sits on a 3-acre site. On a continuing basis, lettuce and […]
CLEVELAND – Tomatoes are the newest food that’s been shown to help reduce your risk of suffering from a stroke. According to a study published in the journal Neurology, eating tomatoes a few times a week could reduce your risk of stroke by up to 55 percent. Researchers say tomatoes contain a powerful antioxidant called […]
It is a fact: food prices are high and healthy foods are expensive. However, you can enjoy all of the benefits of healthy eating and…
You are what you eat. So this could mean that eating satisfying-but-equally-bad-for-you foods may stand in the way of your beauty. Of course, beauty is supposedly skin deep, but if you’re still concerned about the skin that people actually see, you may want to watch the foods you put into your body. There are plenty of […]
(WOIO) – Concerns over possible Listeria contamination has prompted Giant Eagle to pull shredded iceberg lettuce from store shelves. F.M. Shredded Lettuce – UPC 3003430195 – is being recalled. It was processed by River Ranch. There are no reports of any local customers sickened by the shredded lettuce, but the grocery store chain wants to be safe. […]
Enjoy these tips on eating healthy.. eating right.. eating to live, not living to eat.. we can also enjoy our favorites, but in moderation… Eat Healthy! Food, Nutrition and Health Tips from the American Dietetic Association 20 Ways to Enjoy More Fruits, Vegetables, Whole Grains and Dairy To get the most nutrition out of your […]
VIA: REUTERS.COM (Reuters Health) – People who get plenty of vitamin K from food may have a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes than those who get less of the vitamin, a new study suggests. Researchers found that among more than 38,000 Dutch adults they followed for a decade, those who got the […]