Jun 3, 2021
This month we’re focusing on plant proteins and encouraging everyone to eat a plant! This topic continues the themes from the past few months which were whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. Adding plant proteins easily builds upon these earlier achievements....
Jun 2, 2021
Ultra-processed foods are taking over grocery shelves with their added flavor, affordable prices, and long shelf-life. Ultra-processed foods including pre-packaged meals, breakfast cereals and bars, and packaged rice and pasta mixes are excessively processed through...
Jun 1, 2021
Cash for Vax at The Arc of Washington County You may have heard that the Maryland Department of Health and the Maryland State Lottery are partnering up to give vaccinated Marylanders a chance to win big! The Arc of Washington County is also giving eligible staff the...
May 28, 2021
We hear a lot about consuming fewer processed foods as a key strategy to improve health. The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans encourages choosing unprocessed meats instead of processed meats. But just what are processed meats and why should we avoid them?...
May 24, 2021
Do you know what food companies are good at? They’re good at calling something by a different name to make people believe it’s OK to eat on a regular basis. Take the morning muffin for example. These are frequently sold at convenience stores, big box grocers,...
May 21, 2021
Stroke is a leading cause of death in the United States and is a major cause of serious disability for adults. About 795,000 people in the United States have a stroke each year. Stroke is preventable. You may be able to prevent stroke or lower your chances of having a...
