Nutrition Connections

Infant boy in high chair wearing a bib and eating solid foods.
Babies and Solid Foods: How, When and What Foods?
As a parent of a new baby, knowing when the right time to transition from one stage of feeding to the next can feel scary. Learn More
Bowls of oatmeal topped with fresh berries and sliced kiwi on the side.
Feed the Friends in Your Gut Microbiome
Every food that you eat impacts your health in many ways. Within just 24 hours, the foods we eat can change the bacterial make up in our stomachs, sma... Learn More
Bowl with dry whole grain cereal, yogurt and sliced strawberries and banana.
How Might Our Gut Health Affect Our Mental Health?
Our body has many ways to communicate. Whether it is our brain telling our feet to take steps or our stomach telling our brain it is time to eat. One ... Learn More
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Brain Healthy Foods for Older Adults and the Importance of Nutrition and Physical Activity
Can foods such as chocolate or coffee really improve your memory? Learn More
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Winter Officially Begins Next Week! Join Us In The 12 Days Of Winter Challenge!
Winter can be the hardest time of the year to fit in enough physical activity. While your kids are home from school on winter break, why not join The ... Learn More
Salad with vegetables and fruit with a slice of bread
3 Great Reasons You Should Eat Carbs
Carbs, or carbohydrates, are often made out to be the enemy of a healthy diet with media headlines that encourage cutting down or cutting them our com... Learn More
Bowl of yogurt with herbs a lemon and garlic.
What's the Difference Between Prebiotics and Probiotics? And Should You Take Them?
Probiotics are living microscopic organisms that we eat and live within our digestive system. Essentially, probiotics are the good bacteria inside of ... Learn More
Pictured are food donations of fresh fruit and vegetables.
Plant A Row to Help Families Facing Food Insecurity in the Seacoast
Gardeners are encouraged to help fellow community members access healthier food
Plant a Row or Grow a Row initiatives exist in different forms and under various names nationwide. It is an effective and hands-on way to increase the... Learn More
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Does Mindful Eating Help with Weight Loss?
Eating is a rushed experience for most of us, often done sitting in front of the TV or computer screen. You may eat without thinking, whether you're h... Learn More
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Help End Hunger in America
September is Hunger Action Month™—Feeding America’s annual, nationwide campaign is designed to inspire people to take action in fighting hunger and ra... Learn More