People’s growing preference for sustainable, healthier foods is causing a huge growth in the plant-based food market. In 2021, Bloomberg Intelligence produced a report called “Plant-Based Foods Poised for Explosive Growth.” It valued the plant-based food market at $29.4 billion in 2020 and predicted that number will exceed $162 billion within the next decade. I’m Emily … [Read more...] about Why should you consider a plant-based diet?
Beets are versatile vegetables that are healthy for you. Natalie Allen, registered dietitian and clinical assistant professor in the department of public health and sports medicine at Missouri State University, shares some health benefits of beets with SFGATE. … [Read more...] about Why are beets good for you?
As fall approaches, there are many in season produce packed with nutrients you can add to your diet. These fall superfoods include items from apples to butternut squash to pomegranates and pumpkins. Registered dietitian Natalie Allen talks about superfoods and highlights a few good choices for the fall. She’s also clinical assistant professor in the Department of Public Health … [Read more...] about Stock up on fall superfoods
Mosquito bites are not only itchy and a nuisance, but they can spread diseases. Dr. David Claborn, an entomologist and master of public health program director at Missouri State University, shares with Homes & Garden how you can get rid of mosquitoes and avoid bites. … [Read more...] about How to get rid of mosquitoes and avoid bites