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Many people know they could be eating healthier, but statistics show few of us are doing it for various reasons. For some, it is a matter of choice or misinformation, but for those with food insecurity, it is a matter of survival. The U.S. Department of Agricultre defines food insecurity as a household-level economic and … Read more
It’s mid-afternoon. Your eyelids feel heavy, productivity has plunged and your stomach is growling. You try to remember what you ate for lunch or if you even ate lunch. It may be that you’ve had a long day, or perhaps you’re in need of a snack. You head to the kitchen, open the fridge then … Read more
Franciscan Health will host a free class on healthy Mediterranean cooking for cancer survivors. Franciscan Health Cancer Center Munster at 701 Superior Ave. will offer the free class on Mediterranean cuisine, widely considered one of the healthiest in the world, for cancer survivors and their caregivers. “Attendees are invited to learn about Mediterranean cuisine with … Read more
Health coach Carol Slager offers tips to get kids to eat a breakfast that will keep them going to lunch. When I was growing up, breakfast often consisted of orange juice, cereal, toast or sometimes a toaster pastry. My favorite pastry flavors were unfrosted strawberry and chocolate with chocolate frosting. If I chose strawberry, I … Read more
Have you ever looked in your pantry only to come across a can of unsweetened coconut milk (or pumpkin or beans) with a “best before” date of 2021? Perhaps you’ve discovered a jar of jam you moved into the house with, a spice blend from a mystery recipe you made once or any number of … Read more
Bringing others food is the universal language of love, compassion and the quiet way people care for one another when life gets hard. In an ages-old tradition, people bring food when life gets difficult or busy: After a death in the family, after surgery or during an illness, with the arrival of a baby, when … Read more
Creatine, a compound of three amino acids and generally stored in the muscles, has long been used by athletes for that added boost. But the supplement, considered safe if used as directed, is having a day in women’s health. Besides improving strength and function, it has been shown to maintain bone and muscle mass during … Read more
Get Healthy: Carol Slager: Proper pairings when storing fruits and veggies can keep them fresher and tastier longer By Carol Slager, Times correspondent April 27, 2026 Understanding which fruits and vegetables store well together and which ones do not can help cut down on waste. It’s easy for me to spend a good amount of … Read more
Get Healthy: Latest federal nutritional guidelines turn old recommendations upside down with pros and cons By Christine Bryant, Times correspondent April 15, 2026 The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the most recent version featuring the traditional food pyramid turned upside down, can help shape public health messaging and nutrition education. Sarah Kolb is a registered dietitian … Read more
Patients don’t often walk into appointments asking about the federal dietary guidelines or visual tools including the food pyramid, UChicago Medicine registered dietitian Sarah Kolb said. Instead, many arrive with general nutrition messages they’ve picked up from friends, social media or the latest diet trends. Yet the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the most recent version … Read more
