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Vegetarian Awareness Month

Be an Advocate During Vegetarian Awareness Month

From taking part in ‘meatless Mondays,’ to adopting a more plant-based diet, partaking in Vegetarian Awareness month can teach people about the influence diet has on overall well-being. Vegetarian diets have been shown to decrease…Read More

Breast Cancer Awareness

Explore the Link Between Diet, Screenings and Breast Cancer Prevention

October is the time to rally women across the nation and raise awareness of breast cancer prevention. As a nutrition professional, you are undoubtedly already teaching people the importance of diet in disease prevention and…Read More

World Alzheimer's Month

World Alzheimer’s Month 2021

World Alzheimer’s Month takes place each September, with World Alzheimer’s day taking center stage on September 21 of each year. This yearly event not only raises awareness of Alzheimer’s, but also combats the stigma around…Read More

Salute to Humanitarians

A Salute to Humanitarians, Including Those Who Work with Food Insecurity

Today there is an even greater need for humanitarian aid than ever before. A global pandemic, climate change, and the fallout from conflict around the globe has left many people more vulnerable than ever before.…Read More

Happy, Healthy, Hundred

Happy, Healthy, Hundred!

What does it take to make it to 100? People are living longer than ever before, and while there are many factors that go into living a long and healthy life, there is ample evidence…Read More

Stroke signs and symptoms

Examining the 2021 Guidelines for Stroke Prevention

2021 Guideline for the Prevention of Stroke in Patients with Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack: A Guideline from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association Nearly 800,000 people in the United States alone experience…Read More

Woman harvesting vegetables from her home vegetable garden

Get the Most Nutrition and Enjoyment Out of Your Food This Summer

This month is National Culinary Month, which sparked our creativity and got us thinking about how we can embrace the culinary arts in the prime of summer. Between learning how to grow your own fruits…Read More

Elderly woman getting COVID-19 vaccine

July 2021 COVID-19 Updates

We’ve done our best to keep you updated during the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, and we continue to keep you updated as the pandemic seems to be slowing. We are starting to see more…Read More

Risk factors for Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month 2021

My mother was intelligent, sharp and the picture of health until she was about 80 years old when she sufferied a heart attack. Within the next five years, we realized that she had been hiding…Read More

Food safety for food service professionals

Practice Food Safety This Summer

As mask mandates are being lifted and more and more individuals are getting vaccinated, it’s important to go into summer knowing that health and safety are still important and should be kept top-of-mind. Outdoor dining…Read More

Woman fully vaccinated against COVID-19

2021 COVID-19 Updates

COVID-19 requirements and guidelines continue to change as more people are vaccinated. Check back frequently for the latest updates from the industry’s most trusted resources so that you can optimize operations and standards of care.…Read More

Mental Health Awareness Month

Navigating Mental Health Month During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Mental Health Month comes during a time that we continue to navigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although many people are getting vaccinated and there seems to be a light at the end of…Read More