Good News Notes: “There are a bunch of ways we can help spread kindness and spark smiles. One school employee in Avon Lake is using an a-peeling way to brighten the day of her students. Sitting on milk crates inside the kitchen at Troy Intermediate School, cook Tammie Johnson uses a black marker to write…
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The #1 Best Fruit To Keep Your Bones From Aging, New Study Says
Good News Notes: “When you eat fruit, you might be aiming to satisfy a sweet hunger-related craving or be looking for a quick and healthy snack. While apples and oranges are always a delicious choice—not to mention grapes, bananas, strawberries, and blueberries—you might want to consider grabbing some prunes on a regular basis if you want to feel younger and stay stronger as you get…
Nexxt Pack Introduces Home Compostable Cellulose Net; Marco Bini Shares
Good News Notes: “Sustainability and environmental friendliness have become top of mind for many consumers, meaning it has also become important for buyers and suppliers across the industry as they look to make products stand out on the shelves. Aiding in this mission is Nexxt Pack Solutions, which is introducing compostable netting in the U.S., an innovative…
Plant-Based Diet Rich in Olive Oil, Tomatoes Lowers Heart Disease Risk
Good News Notes: “Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in the US. To avoid it, a mostly plant-based diet is your best bet, according to a meta-analysis published July 6 in Cardiovascular Research. Researchers from the University of Naples reviewed nearly 100 studies on the relationship between heart disease risk and dietary habits. They focused on…
Eat Two Fruits a Day, Ward Off Diabetes?
Good News Notes: “A new study supports the recommendation of eating two servings of fruit a day for health benefits — or, in this case, a lower risk of diabetes. A population-based Australian study found that adults who ate two servings of fruit a day had a 36% lower chance of developing diabetes within 5 years compared to…
Maplewood school lunch lady’s fruit and vegetable displays go viral
Good News Notes: “The salad bar at John Glenn Middle School comes with instructions. A sign in the Maplewood school’s cafeteria explains that the salad bar as a meal choice includes fruit, vegetables, grains/pasta, meat or meat alternatives and milk — emphasizing in bold type that students ‘Must take 3 of the 5 offerings including…
Not eating enough fruit and vegetables linked with increased risk of anxiety disorders
Good News Notes: “New Canadian research has found that eating less than three portions of fruit and vegetables per day appears to be linked to a higher risk of having an anxiety disorder. Led by researchers from Kwantlen Polytechnic University in British Columbia, the new study looked at data gathered from 26,991 men and women…
Eating a vegetarian diet rich in nuts, vegetables, soy linked to lower stroke risk
Good News Notes: “People who eat a vegetarian diet rich in nuts, vegetables and soy may have a lower risk of stroke than people who eat a diet that includes meat and fish, according to a study published in the February 26, 2020, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology….
Lawrence Community Gardens help youth, community combat food desert
https://fox59.com/2019/06/21/lawrence-community-gardens-help-youth-community-combat-food-desert/