food in the news this week

2 Week Healthy Eating Plan

by Oscar

This 2 Week Healthy Meal Plan is just what you need for a healthy start! Complete with healthy dinner recipes, and a printable grocery list. Let’s plan!

Alright guys, this post is for you! People who want to start meal planning, food preparation and be more organized to live our healthy life to the fullest. Many of us may have difficulty carving out the time to plan ahead. As a Nutritionist, I see this all the time with many of my clients.

Success starts with a plan! I have lots of options for Whole30 meal plans, or Keto roundups, but

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Keto Shredded Chicken and Broccoli Casserole Dinner

by Oscar

The whole family will love this cheesy Keto Shredded Chicken and Broccoli Casserole! Made with simple ingredients, less than 40 minutes, and 2 different ways to make it.

Colder temperatures always scream comfort food and casseroles to me. Especially healthier casseroles like my low-carb Chile Relleno Casserole, Baked Zucchini Noodle Spaghetti, or Keto Chicken Divan Casserole! What’s so great about all of these casseroles is that you’d never believe they were healthy.

As a nutritionist, I like to take comfort foods and make lighter variations. All great flavor (hello healthy fats and cheesy goodness), but with some veggies too. Casseroles

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Avedis Donabedian and the Birth of Healthcare Quality Assurance – An Overview of the Healthcare Market

by Oscar

One of the most prominent issues in health management today is the quality of health. The Institute of Medicine (IOM), which changed its name to the US National Academy of Medicine (NAM) in 2015, defines quality of health care as “the extent to which health care services for individuals and populations increase the likelihood of desired and consistent health outcomes. with up-to-date professional knowledge” (Institute of Medicine Committee on Quality of Health Care in America, 2001; McInerny & Sachdeva, 2013). Health care quality has become a major focus for healthcare organizations as the US healthcare industry continues to become more

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A Healthy Mother Plus a Healthy Baby Equals a Fighting Chance at a Vibrant and Productive Life – Healthcare Market Review

by Oscar

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia accounted for 86% (approximately 254,000) of 295,000 women worldwide who died during and after pregnancy and childbirth in 2017. Ninety-four percent (94%) of deaths it occurs in areas with low resources and is preventable (WHO, 2019). Although the maternal mortality rate (MMR) worldwide has decreased somewhat in recent years, maternal health continues to be closely linked to access to quality health services, which are often unavailable to the poor.

Poor maternal health outcomes are most often the consequence of one or more preventable and/or treatable complications of pregnancy

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Saskatchewan grocery prices on the rise for 2023

by Oscar

It’s no secret that prices at grocery stores seem to keep rising, and according to some, people can expect to spend even more in 2023 to feed their families.

According to Sylvain Charlebois, the director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University, they expect food prices to rise five to seven per cent in the first half of 2023.

Read more:

Inflation is hitting restaurants hard. What to expect when dining out in 2023

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“For an average family of four, we’re expecting that food

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Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta (High Protein, Gluten Free, Vegetarian)

by Oscar

This delicious Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta with pesto makes a healthy plant-based dinner.

Make extra for lunch the next day – you’ll thank yourself!

Traditional pasta tastes great (duh), but often lacks protein and fiber!

Elevate your traditional vegetarian or vegan pasta recipe by using a high-protein pasta made from chickpeas, lentils, or black beans. For this Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta, I used Trader Joe’s Yellow Lentil Spaghetti & Brown Rice – they have 14 grams of protein and 3 grams of fiber per serving.

Banza is OG high protein, legume paste. It’s made from chickpeas and is probably my favorite taste

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3 Healthy Pumpkin Spice Breakfast Ideas

by Oscar

To keep energy levels high this season, try these 3 healthy pumpkin spice breakfast ideas!

I know, I know… pumpkin spice just isn’t cool anymore. But as a basic millennial, it’s in my DNA to crave PSL whenever it’s hot. drops below 80’F (I live in Florida, don’t make fun of me!)

Buuuuuuuut most of the pumpkin spice-themed items at the store are full of added sugar, low in fiber, and don’t contain a lot of protein.

Pumpkin spice cereal, granola and energy bars don’t stop there. Sure, it’s delicious but a bowl of pumpkin spice cereal with almond milk

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What Is It and Why Is It Concerning?

by Oscar

A Critical Discussion of BPA in Canned Foods – BPA, or Bisphenol A, is a chemical commonly found in the coatings of canned food products. It has become a topic of concern because of its potential health risks. In this article, we will explore what BPA means in canned food and why it has received such attention. We will also discuss the potential effects of BPA on our health and how to minimize exposure.

BPA is used in the production of polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins. In the case of canned food, BPA is used in the lining of the

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