Posts by Josh Elliot
Gut health
By Paloma Cortes – Gleaners Nutrition Education Team Gut health refers to the balance and functioning of the digestive system and it truly impacts our overall health. A good gut…
Read MoreNeed for food assistance is high. Here’s what you can do to help.
Originally posted on the Detroit Free Press by Nushrat Rahman Across the region, metro Detroiters need food assistance. Pantries and nonprofits have reported high levels of need all year and…
Read MoreDemystifying Portions
By Jake Bekemeyer – Gleaners Nutrition Education Team The amount of food you need on any given day depends on a variety of factors. As much as we all would…
Read MoreHealthy Snacks for Kids on the Go
By Sara Skar – Gleaners Nutrition Education Team After a long day of school, children look forward to that afternoon pick-me-up. From soccer practice to dance recitals, here’s a list of…
Read MoreDecoding Food Dates
By Sara Skar – Gleaners Nutrition Education Team If you’ve ever been confused about the dates stamped on food products, you’re not alone. A United States consumer survey appearing in the Waste…
Read MoreSmart Grocery Shopping Tips
By Emily Lesky – Gleaners Nutrition Education Team Smart grocery shopping can help you eat healthier, reduce food waste, and save time and money. Utilizing the tips below can improve your…
Read MoreSharing Meals for a Brighter Diwali
The Sarnaik endowment will help Gleaners ensure that people facing food insecurity in Southeast Michigan have access to sufficient, nutritious food. For the second year, the endowment will be used…
Read MorePlant-based Alternatives to Dairy
By Hannah Stafford – Gleaners Nutrition Education Team For those who don’t eat dairy there’s a huge variety of plant-based milks out there. So, which one should you choose? Plant milks…
Read MoreSmart Grocery Shopping Tips
By Emily Lesky – Gleaners Nutrition Education Team Smart grocery shopping can help you eat healthier, reduce food waste, and save time and money. Utilizing the tips below can improve your…
Read MoreGleaners Prepares Pineapple Carrot Muffins
Originally posted on fox2detroit.com The Cooking Matters Program Manager Renee Metcalf with Gleaners stopped by the FOX 2 kitchen to show off the pineapple carrot muffin recipe as well as…
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