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Farmer’s markets

Farmer’s Markets Open Farmer’s Markets are open for business. They accept cash, WIC, SNAP and EBT. For more information: http://www.hartfordfarmersmarkets.org/. For a market in your neighborhood, click here. Hartford ‐ 505 Hudson Wednesdays, 10 a.m. ‐ 1 p.m. July 11 ‐ Oct. 31 Parking Lot, 505 Hudson St. Certified CT Grown, FMNP Authorized ************************************************ Hartford ‐ Billings Forge Thursdays, 11 a.m. ‐ 2 p.m. June 7 ‐ Oct. 25 On the Green Next to Firebox Restaurant, 539 Broad St billingsforgecommunityworks.org/farmers‐market Social Media: FB Certified CT Grown, FMNP Authorized, SNAP ********************************************** Hartford ‐ Frog Hollow Mondays & Fridays, 3 p.m. ‐ 6 p.m. June 8 ‐ Nov. 2 At the Farm at Knox, Inc., 75 Laurel St. knoxhartford.org/farmersmarket FB, IG, T Certified CT Grown, FMNP Authorized, SNAP ******************************************* Hartford ‐ Hartford Health Dept. Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. ‐ 12:30 p.m. […]

Nutrition for Seniors

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Nutrition for Seniors Most people don’t like cooking just for themselves, so they rely on fast food, frozen meals or canned soup for their daily meals. Seniors are particularly at risk because they often live alone, have little energy or money, and have taste buds that just don’t work like they used to. What […]

Study Says Carbs, Not Fats, Are Bad for You

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Study Says Carbs, Not Fats, Are Bad for You But don’t give up on fruits, vegetables and legumes — they’re still good for you By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Aug. 29, 2017 (HealthDay News) — A large, 18-country study may turn current nutritional thinking on its head. The new research suggests that it’s not the […]

9 Foods You Should Never Eat After Age 30

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9 FOODS YOU SHOULD NEVER EAT AFTER AGE 30 Canned soup Diet soda Sugar free snacks Processed meats Read the article here.

14 Foods With Almost No Calories… and a Lot of Nutrients

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14 Foods With Almost No Calories… and a Lot of Nutrients  March 14, 2017 from Healthyfoodhouse.com We are constantly advised to consume more nutrient-rich foods, but we end up eating more, and still lack those important ingredients into our bodies. Therefore, we need to learn which foods are rich in minerals, vitamins, and […]

Diet Sodas Make You Eat More

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A New Study Suggests Diet Sodas Make You Eat More By Alex Goldman Soda lovers have long turned to diet drinks to help them curb sugar cravings and reduce their overall calorie intake. Some have even started using natural sweeteners, like stevia, in an attempt to steer clear of aspartame, while still gaining the perceived […]

Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

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15 Ways to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain Is it possible to celebrate the season without packing on pounds? You bet! We found 10 simple strategies for preventing holiday weight gain (plus a painless way to actually knock off weight). Weigh yourself twice a week. Cut back on diet soda. Chew slowly. Just say no. Read […]

Farmer’s Markets Open

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Farmer’s Markets are Still Open For Business They accept cash, WIC, SNAP and EBT. For more information: http://www.hartfordfarmersmarkets.org/.

Tame Inflamation

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11 Food Dos and Don’ts to Tame Inflammation PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS: TIPS FOR EVERYDAY CARE Reviewed by Kathleen M. Zelman, MPH, RD, LD on May 01, 2015 Keep It Simple Although no diet is proven to cure or treat psoriatic arthritis, you can choose foods that will help lower inflammation. Go for items that haven’t been […]

More Eating Out Than At Home These Days

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Americans’ Spending on Dining Out Just Overtook Grocery Sales for the First Time Ever Do the staff at your local Mickey D’s know you and your children by name? Is there a seat at KFC that has your name on it? Spending at restaurants overtook spending at grocery stores in March 2015 for the first time […]

How Important is Organic?

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How Important is Organic? According to some people, everything needs to be organic. Others, who may have budget challenges, should choose which foods are most important to buy organic. For examples, bananas may not matter as much as apples. Why? Because you eat the apple skin and that is where the pesticides are found. Banana […]

Weight loss strategies

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Losing weight isn’t easy—and doing it in a healthy, sustainable way can make the task feel even harder. Visit this site for more information. Fast Facts Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2009–2010 More than 2 in 3 adults are considered to be overweight or obese. More than 1 in 3 adults […]

What Not to Eat

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6 Foods That One Food Poisoning Expert Will Never Eat William Marler is considered a national expert in food safety with over 20 years of experience. He has been at the forefront of foodborne illness litigation and has filed suits against companies that include KFC, McDonald’s, Taco Bell and Wendy’s. Over the years he has compiled […]

Recipes Using Girl Scout Cookies

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Here are some links for recipes to help you use all of those Girl Scout cookies. http://www.scoutingweb.com/scoutingweb/Documents/CollectionCookieRecipes.pdf http://www.myrecipes.com/course/cookie-recipes/girl-scout-cookie-recipes http://kitchenability.com/tag/girl-scout-cookie-recipes-using-thin-mints http://chefmom.sheknows.com/articles/820635/recipe-ideas-for-girl-scout-cookies