health and wellness

Customers opt-in for healthy texts

Jun. 15, 2015

I developed Fit Kid Text for our school community to promote school meals and offer nutrition education to students, parents and staff.

Rice pudding gets a nondairy makeover

By Marygrace Taylor on Jun. 15, 2015

Brian Seto of Legacy Health created a gluten-free, vegan rice pudding.

Mac and cheese goes vegan

By Marygrace Taylor on Jun. 15, 2015

Michigan State University had quite a challenge on its hands when setting out to develop a vegan version of macaroni and cheese.

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Study shows challenge of getting right meal to right acute-care patient

By Bianca N. Herron on Jun. 15, 2015

The most common mistake is serving a meal that triggers a patient’s food allergy.

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WVU brings Energy Express to rural and low-income children

Jun. 12, 2015

The Energy Express is a five to six-week summer reading and nutrition program, providing children with two healthy, family-style meals a day and more than three hours of daily reading and learning.

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How to make dining a positive experience for seniors with dementia

Jun. 11, 2015

Mealtime management, nutrition, lighting and noise all play factors in whether a senior with dementia will have a good dining experience at a senior living facility.

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