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Understanding Snap Benefits
SNAP, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly referred to as Food Stamps, is a major federal program with the goal of reducing hunger in the United States. As of January, 2016, 45.4 million Americans received SNAP benefits, or ab...
Drinking Chlorophyll Water: Apparently It's The Next Big Thing
Health fads are nothing new, in fact they probably go back all the way to the dawn of humanity. However, with the rise of the internet, people have been able to share lots of information and testimonials with eac...
The Impact of Soaring Food Prices on American Families
In the United States, the dramatic rise in food costs has led to significant lifestyle changes for many low to middle-income families. A recent study by Intuit Credit Karma highlights an unsettling trend: nearl...
Planning for Your Future During the Stressful COVID-19 Pandemic
Planning for Your Future During the Stressful COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment, school closings, health concerns, and the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic leaves you without access to basic goods and service...
Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act of 2024: Strengthening SNAP for All Communities
In May 2024, Senator Debbie Stabenow introduced a new law proposal called the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act of 2024. This law wants to make farming in America better and...
Looking to Start Your Day Off Right? Try These Winning Foods for Breakfast
While it may sound cliche, it is true that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. This is the meal that breaks the overnight fast and delivers the energy that you need to get your day g...
Food Stamp Boost Ends at Worst Possible Time
After the pandemic hit America, inflation immediately followed due to how much money was poured into the economy. This raised grocery prices through the roof, and so food stamp funds were increased to help people afford groce...
10 Easy Ways to Get Free or Discounted Food
Whether they admit it or not, nearly everyone loves to eat. When food can be acquired for free, eating it feels all the better, particularly when money is tight and you're trying to live on a budget. Here are ten ways that peopl...
Understanding the Major Symptoms and Causes of High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure has been dubbed a silent killer by many healthcare professionals. Also known as hypertension, high blood pressure is often an invisible illness because of the lack of overt warning signs....