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SNAP Reform Could Save Taxpayers While Protecting Vulnerable
Hitting the jackpot in the lottery can be life changing. The influx of millions of dollars provides opportunities that most people can only dream of. However, some big winners continue collecting food stamps,...
Natural Ways to Boost the Immune System
Natural Ways to Boost the Immune System With the Coronavirus still raging on, according to most experts, millions of people are exercising extreme caution in where they go, what they touch, and with whom they come in contact. People ...
The Perils of PFAS: Fighting Back Against Forever Chemicals
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, have infiltrated our food system largely without our knowledge or consent. These toxic “forever chemicals” persist in the environment and accumulate in...
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...
Donald Trump's Tariff Policies Threaten Food Affordability for Millions on SNAP
Donald Trump's new trade policies, which involve adding taxes (tariffs) on goods coming from other countries, could make food more expensive for many Americans. This is especially c...
SNAP: A Safety Net Against Hunger
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP, ensures that millions of at-risk Americans are able to afford a nutritious diet each month. Most SNAP recipients are low-income families with small children, senior citizens, or in...
Top 10 Places to Get Free Food
Getting a good meal without emptying your pockets is sometimes necessary. Whether you're trying to make your budget stretch to payday, or just in need of a splurge to brighten a rough week, everyone can appreciate free food. If you or a frie...
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...
Balancing Passion and Welfare: A Look at Artists on Food Stamps
In a recent discussion in The New York Times' The Ethicist column, an intriguing moral query was posed regarding an amateur painter's reliance on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), co...