The percentage of US adults taking GLP-1 agonist medications has increased dramatically in the past few years. The rising number of manufacturers and changes in insurance coverage have allowed as much as 15% of the adult population to have used
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What to Know About Artificial Food Dyes
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Black Friday Deals That Do Some Good
We know, we know; Black Friday talk from Oryana seems a little left field. But one of the biggest shopping periods of the year is an excellent time to examine your spending habits and reconnect purchases with purpose. This year,
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Artificial Sweeteners: Health Risk or Healthy Alternative to Sugar?
There are hundreds of foods that have artificial sweeteners, many of which are marketed as healthy alternatives to sugar. Over the past two decades, research has increasingly shown that sugar-free artificial sweeteners may cause more harm than good. Especially if
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Why You Find High Fructose Corn Syrup in So Many Products
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Join the (Farm) Club: Leelanau’s Beer and Restaurant Gem
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How to Make School Lunches Better
School lunch programs receive more than their fair share of criticism and not nearly enough credit. Millions of kids rely on school meal programs for breakfast, lunch, and take-home snacks every day, including after the bell rings. It’s no mean
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Making the Cut: Danu Hof’s Poultry Processing Unit
It’s the busy season for Danu Hof, a Mancelona farm and one of two recipients of microloans from Crosshatch and Oryana Community Co-op. For a farm built on being intentional and resourceful, it should be absolutely no surprise that they
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Where to Find High-Quality Avocado Oil Products
Avocado oil is an increasingly popular alternative to seed oils and butter for home chefs. Food manufacturers are also introducing avocado oil into many products; for some, it’s the key ingredient and differentiator. That’s made a recent report noting low-quality or adulterated products alarming –
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Fun Cold Lunch Ideas: Back to School Nutrition Made Easy
Many parents choose to pack their kids’ school lunch for any number of reasons. From allergy concerns to special nutritional needs, a packed lunch is a way to offer kids both quality foods and a loving connection while they’re away from home. Of course, packing even
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