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Want to Increase Your Calcium Intake Without Eating Dairy? Try These Foods
As the most abundant mineral in the body, calcium plays an instrumental role in blood clotting, bone strength, and muscle function. Because calcium is not produced by the body, you need to obtain...
How to Start Eating Healthy: A Step-by-Step Guide
Deciding to start eating healthy can be challenging. Every time you turn around, there's a new fad diet or another food that's bad for you. How do you know where to start? This guide will help make the transition t...
Facts about SNAP Food Benefits
Millions of men and women in the United States are currently receiving benefits under SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. This program is considered a safety net for those who need assistance buying healthy food. The Food and Nu...
Instacart Revolutionizes Food Shopping by Accepting Food Stamps Nationwide
As of Thursday, August 10, Instacart has announced that they have made it possible for members nationwide to shop for groceries on their platform using food stamps, a move that will significantly b...
How SNAP/EBT Support Programs are Changing Lives
In an era where economic stability remains a persistent concern for millions of Americans, government assistance programs have emerged as a vital lifeline for those facing financial hardships. One such program, the Supple...
Food Assistance Program SNAP Fails to Cover Meal Costs for the Average American Families
The Urban Institute's recent study, financially supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, has disclosed a significant gap between the food budget provided by the Supplemental N...
The Hidden Dangers of Forever Chemicals in Our Food System
Forever chemicals, more formally known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), have become an increasing concern in our food system. Though these man-made chemicals have been used for decades in products...
New York Has Trouble Processing Food Stamps Applications
The food stamps program that is controlled by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), now known as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), is typically one of the best-operated programs that the federal ...
Helpful Tips for Eating Healthy on a Food Stamp Budget
Healthy eating can be challenging for anyone, but it can seem impossible when you're on a tight budget. If you're living on food stamps or need to make your money stretch further, it might feel like there are no...