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Reduce Your Food Costs: Saving Money on Dining Out and Groceries

It can be difficult to eat well while maintaining a decent budget in the modern world, but there are some things you can do to help yourself make the most of your food budget. Food is one of the largest consiste...

Securing SNAP Benefits: The New Oregon Bill Proposing Microchips on EBT Cards

For vulnerable families in need of food assistance, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is an invaluable resource. However, recent compromises in Electronic Benefits Transfer (...

The Shocking Truth About Sugar and How It’s Affecting Your Health

Sugar has become a staple in the modern diet but is linked to severe health issues. From diabetes to heart disease, consuming too much sugar can seriously affect your health. There is no harm in enjoying ...

Best Fruits to Incorporate Into Your Diet for a Powerful Immunity Boost

It is that time of the year when fresh fruit becomes more readily available, less expensive, and more delicious. Lean into this season by increasing your intake of various fruits in an array of colo...

How SNAP Fights Hunger

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, is designed to make sure that people who have limited income are able to get the nutrition that they need. Low-income families, disabled people and the elderly are some of the people who receive SN...

Navigating SNAP Benefits on a Limited Income: Strategies for Healthier Eating

Living on a fixed income can present challenges when it comes to affording nutritious food. For individuals receiving the minimum monthly Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit...

Understanding Caffeine, Its Various Effects, and How Much is a Safe Amount

You are not alone if you enjoy a cup of coffee to jumpstart your day each morning. But what do you know about caffeine and its potential effects on your body? You may be surprised that this stimu...

Projecting Forward: Snap Benefits Maximums for 2024 and Its Potential Impact

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is an essential lifeline for millions of individuals and families facing food insecurity in the United States. As the program continues to evo...

Food Banks Step Up As SNAP Changes Fall Short

While the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) aims to tackle hunger, its recent changes may still leave many families struggling. SNAP benefits and eligibility rules adjust each year, but inflation and job insecur...