A Delicious Way to Support Your Immune System

Bolstering your immune system during winter, when coughs and colds seem to take control, is a must for the entire family. Supporting your wellness can start in a simple place—with the foods you eat and drink. Consider an easy choice for any season like Florida Orange Juice, which can help you and your loved ones […]

A Delicious Way to Support Your Immune System

Bolstering your immune system during winter, when coughs and colds seem to take control, is a must for the entire family. Supporting your wellness can start in a simple place—with the foods you eat and drink. Consider an easy choice for any season like Florida Orange Juice, which can help you and your loved ones […]

Plan Your Plate

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Shifting to a Healthy Eating Style What’s the eating style that’s best for health? Is it a Mediterranean eating plan? Vegetarian? Low carb? With all the eating styles out there, it’s hard to know which one to follow. Healthy eating is one of the best ways to prevent or delay health problems. Eating well, along […]

Plan Your Plate

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Shifting to a Healthy Eating Style What’s the eating style that’s best for health? Is it a Mediterranean eating plan? Vegetarian? Low carb? With all the eating styles out there, it’s hard to know which one to follow. Healthy eating is one of the best ways to prevent or delay health problems. Eating well, along […]

Create Mouthwatering Meals in Minutes

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Quick and easy yet delicious meals make time spent in the kitchen effective and enjoyable. Next time you’re in a time crunch for lunch or a simple dinner at home, lean on recipes that require five ingredients or less and can be ready in a snap. These Creamy Chicken Risotto and Chile Verde recipes are […]

Carrageenan: A Risky Ingredient in Most Cat Food

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Submitted by Nilla’s Tub DIY Dog Wash & Health Food Store   Pet owners are becoming more aware of the importance of good nutrition for the health of their cat or dog. There are some ingredients in both human food and pet food that are not just unhealthful—they can actually be harmful. One such ingredient […]

Want To Host a Barbecue on a Budget? 5 Tips To Save Money When Grilling

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If you’re one of the 70 percent of all households in the U.S. to own a grill or smoker, you’re probably enjoying summer cookouts and barbecues! However, with the rising cost of food, your backyard get-togethers might be costing more than in previous years. You don’t have to skimp on your meats and vegetables to […]

7 Diet Tips To Help You Manage Diabetes

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Submitted by Oak Street Health Diabetes management can be supported with a balanced diet of nutrient-rich foods. By incorporating these foods into your diet and avoiding those that will spike your levels, you can reduce the risk of complications caused by diabetes. To help support healthy blood glucose levels, consider the following food tips: 1. […]

A Dream Fulfilled

Pita's Mediterranean Wraps

By Sandra Dempsey Post While Rose Smith may have wished on a star or two when she first arrived in Peoria as a teenager, she was more intent on working to have her dreams come true than wishing. “If you have a dream, nothing is impossible to achieve. Follow your dream,” she says, while cautioning […]

Neighborhood House Serving More Than Ever

Since the onset of COVID-19, Neighborhood House has seen a dramatic uptick in demand for their services in Peoria and Tazewell Counties. The normal every other week food pantry proved to be in high demand and it has noticed an 800% increase since mid-March. With other pantries temporarily closing down for the time being, Neighborhood […]