Focus on Food

Rocket fuel and mac and cheese might have more in common than you ever imagined—so much so that you might be eating them! A new Consumer Reports investigation reveals a harsh chemical more commonly used by rockets, missiles, and explosives is making surprise appearances at your family’s dinner table, with potentially dangerous health consequences. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy an...

Nearly 94 million adults in the U.S. aged 20 and over have high cholesterol, according to the CDC . Managing cholesterol levels through diet and lifestyle is crucial. IU Health cardiologist Dr. Julie Clary stopped by Daybreak to share some guidance on the topic. Dr. Clary says it’s important to make smart food choices in order to maintain healthy cholesterol levels. As heart health continues to be...

Are cage-free eggs more nutritious? Can coffee be considered a meal? Certain beliefs when it comes to food can be very damaging for your health. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Megan Sedivy, a registered dietitian with Fresh Thyme Market, joined us to share meal planning strategies for families during the back-to-school season. With mornings often being hectic, Sedivy suggested a make-ahead sheet pan pancake recipe that includes ingredients like bananas, blueberries, eggs, oats, and flour. The pancakes can be prepped in advance, sliced, frozen, and reheated as needed, ma...

The 11th annual FoodCon at the Harrison Center is set for August 2 from 6-9 p.m. Created in 2010, this unconventional convention celebrates the art and culture of food in Indiana. Indiana Humanities will debut its new short film series, “Recipes For Our Community,” during the event. The films were produced by the Indiana Humanities team. Communication Manager Anna Bowman discussed the event and th...

The Community Food Access Coalition is working to address food equity in Indianapolis. They made recommendations to the Indianapolis Community Food Access Advisory Commission to ensure all voices in the community are heard. Leaders say they hope to reflect the diverse voices in the community and ensure there is access to fresh healthy food. The next step for the group is creating more discussions...

Chronic pain affects more than 20% of adults nationwide, which is higher than the rates of diabetes, depression, and high blood pressure, according to recent research. In response to the issue, IU Health is focusing on integrating nutrition into pain management strategies. Darien Harris, an ambulatory support clinical dietician at IU Health, joined News 8 to discuss the connection between diet and...

The Indy Community Pantry is making a significant impact on the lives of Hoosiers, one family and one friend at a time. Located in the heart of Indianapolis, the Indy Community Pantry provides free services to anyone in need. You do not have to be homeless to use their services. The pantry aims to help a broad range of individuals and families, ensuring that everyone has access to essential food a...

Chonnie Richey, the founder of Independence Gardens, is an expert on food insecurity. She explains that many food pantries around the country are struggling to keep up with demand. During the summer, students who rely on school meals often face hunger because those meals are not available. This is a tough time for many families who need extra help to feed their children. Independence Gardens is a...

A new pilot program aimed at improving diabetes control through medically tailored meals has shown significant promise, according to recent findings. The initiative was launched to explore the effectiveness of a “food as medicine” approach, with goals to both enhance diabetes management and establish a sustainable long-term model. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priv...

It's time for Juneteenth, and with the celebrations comes a wide scope of foods, each with its own importance. James Webb, founder of Indy Juneteenth , and his wife Twjonia, joined News 8 to share their favorite foods associated with the holiday. One of the foods associated with Juneteenth includes red velvet cake, which has its roots in the transatlantic slave trade. James says red velvet cake be...

A hub for navigating Indianapolis is a temporary center of nutrition, too, as the Food in Transit program starts for the season. The program uses the Julia Carson Transit Center as a summertime distribution center for free food and knowledge. The innovative initiative launched in 2018 . Since then, organizers have tweaked the format but have stayed true to the goal – to provide healthy food, demon...

It’s no secret that things just keep getting more expensive. From home prices to personal goods, the cost of living in the U.S. has increased 22% since 2019, leaving consumers searching for ways to combat rising costs. As Americans scramble to find better ways to budget , one historically wallet-friendly option, fast food, is becoming less and less of a cost-saver. In fact, fast food price hi...

A Purdue University researcher says grocery prices may be leveling off. Joe Balagtas, director of the Center for Food Demand at Purdue University , says that it costs a family of four $500 per month to buy groceries; however, some relief may be in sight. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Long a center for health in the heart of Indianapolis, IU Health Methodist is now a community hub for food, too. The downtown Indianapolis hospital is expanding its food locker program. Called “The Nutrition Hub,” it launched November of 2023 with a goal of reducing food insecurity. “We’re six months since opening, and it is opened with a bang,” explained Kristen Kelly, the executive director of q...

Nonprofit Second Helpings has rescued 50 million pounds of food, according to an announcement made Wednesday. The organization aims to combat hunger in central Indiana with sustainable practices. That 50 million pounds of food saved equates to preventing the emissions from more than 13,000 cars driven by one person in a year. As a part of their Food Rescue Program, they collect food items from spo...

WISH-TV is committed to focusing on family and the community, and that includes working to make sure every family gets healthy meals. One aspect of nutrition that many don’t think about is how it can play a role in patient healing. Nancy Strange, a senior clinical dietician at IU Health Methodist Hospital’s Comprehensive Wound Center , joined News 8 on Daybreak to discuss how nutritional deficienc...

The local nonprofit Faith, Hope and Love recently announced a significant addition to its curriculum aimed at enhancing community health. FHL President Merlin Gonzales stopped by to chat with News 8’s Jeremy Jenkins about the nonprofit’s new initiative. The program emphasizes the crucial role of nutrition in promoting overall health and expediting recovery from illness. Notably, FHL aims to broade...

WISH-TV is committed to focusing on family and the community. That includes working to make sure every family gets to enjoy healthy meals. Every single day hundreds of thousands of people across central Indiana go hungry. Sarah Estell, chief communications and advocacy officer from Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana, joined Daybreak to speak more on the fight against food insecurity in our community. S...

WISH-TV, as a cornerstone of the Central Indiana community, is dedicated to fostering bonds and supporting the local community. One of the issues it addresses is the prevalence of hunger among families, a challenge that affects hundreds of thousands in the region daily. In response to this pressing concern, WISH-TV is proud to launch its” Focus on Food” initiative. Life. Style .Live! is proud to s...