We’re just hours away from the weekend! So that means it is time to catch up on buzz-worthy health news. This week’s headlines include a story about yoga classes helping students succeed at school, the best fitness blogs of 2024, and three recipes for delicious vegan treats that you could sneak past anyone!
DIR spent the summer scouting grocery shelves for the best nutritional food. Mary Hartley, RD, our resident nutrition expert, developed a nutritional
criteria for 13 different grocery categories. Find out which brand of bread, ice cream, and many more food items were given the DIR approval badge.
Is MSG Bad for You? The Facts about Monosodium Glutamate Make for a Hung Jury
Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) is an ingredient in countless numbers of processed foods. MSG enhances the flavor of food without giving a flavor of its own. So is the ingredient good or bad for your health? A number of experts weigh in on the argument.
Students Succeeding with Yoga Curriculum in the Classroom
School is back in session! What will the school year be like for millions of kids across the country? For starters, cafeteria food is getting a healthy make-over and P.E. programs are being shut down. But, schools are using yoga to replace or enhance physical fitness classes. Not only is yoga benefiting a student health, but it is helping them perform better in and out of class.
News from our friends
18 Best Weight Loss Blogs of 2024 – Healthline.com
Soap Ingredient Triclosan Linked to Muscle Weakness – ABCNews.com
What You Need To Know About Weight Maintenance – Dietriffic.com
Vegan Dessert Recipes
Blissed Out Vegan Milkshake – MindBodyGreen.com
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