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Half the Country Extends Emergency SNAP Benefits Through January

This isn't something that the corporate media speaks about very often, but more people are on food stamps in America today than at any other point in American history. Of course, the corporate press lo...

Maximizing Your SNAP Benefits with Smart Shopping Habits

When you are on a budget, it's important to make the most of your available resources. One great way to manage your finances is by taking advantage of SNAP benefits. With an understanding of the SNAP program and...

Foods to Eat During Pregnancy to Aid Your Baby's Development

There is a common saying that people use to tell others to eat healthy: "You are what you eat". When you are pregnant, that is more accurately the case for your growing baby. In order to give your ba...

Thinking of Going Vegan? Here Are the Best Ways to Adopt This Lifestyle

Roughly 3% of Americans identify as vegan. As this lifestyle grows in popularity, more and more people are deciding to take the plunge. If you have made the decision to adopt this way of eating, ...

Struggling to Lose Weight? You Could Be Making These Common Mistakes

If you are looking to shed a few pounds, you may be encountering some unexplained road blocks. If you have reached a plateau in your weight loss, you may need to look at how you are approaching this pr...

Are You Deficient in Vitamin B12? Check Out These Signs of a Deficiency

Vitamin B12 is an important nutrient that provides a number of functions that are crucial for optimal health. These benefits include the creation and support of red blood cells, the maintenance of D...

Why You Should Make Fermented Foods a Cornerstone of Your Daily Diet

An increasing amount of research is pointing to fermented foods as being instrumental in promoting optimal gut health. Why do you need to support a well-functioning gut and what are the best foods to a...

Getting Your Chocolate Fix without the Carbs

There are conflicting messages delivered to average people in mainstream society today. One message says that people shouldn't worry about their weight, and that people can be "healthy at any size." This cont...

Serving up the Latest Trends in the Government's SNAP and EBT Programs

Food Stamps have come a long way and actually originated during the Great Depression in Rochester, New York, in 1939. The program would reach some 20 million people, but by 1943, Food Stamps disappeare...