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I Gained the Weight Back, and I’m Glad!

by Tracy Scott
I Gained the Weight Back, and I’m Glad!
I kept 115 pounds off for over 9 years, so why would weight return?  
Posted in Death, Depressed, Depression, Gain, Grief, Loss, nutrition, Sadness, Weight, wellness

Workplace Wellness: Tips for Eating Well At Work

by Jillian Griffith, MSPH, RDN
Workplace Wellness: Tips for Eating Well At Work
With a hectic work schedule, keeping on track with healthy eating habits can be a hassle. Between the pastries in the office kitchen to grabbing an easy-on-the-go lunch to satisfy your mid-day cravings, maintaining a balanced work-day diet can be difficult.
Posted in Eat, Eating, Eggs, Employment, nutrition, Water, wellness, work hours, Workplace

Addressing Food Insecurity in North Carolina

by Tracy Scott
North Carolina Alliance for Health Corner store healthy food access diabetes eating snacks beverages stores
More than 2 million people in our state are food insecure and can’t easily access healthy food. These residents suffer from high rates of diet-related diseases, such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, some kinds of cancer, and other chronic conditions. 
Posted in Co ops, Corner, diabetes, eat, Eating, food, Food access, Food insecurity, Fresh food, Healthy corner stores, nutrition, Poverty, Produce, Stores