Nutrition

University of Arkansas psychologist Grant Shields talks with Todd Price about why stress changes our food choices, how comfort eating works in the short term, and what his lab is uncovering about self-regulation.

Cave Springs nonprofit The Pack Shack will host 500K for NWA, a three-day community event where hundreds of volunteers will pack meals to support local schools and nonprofits fighting food insecurity.

Vegemite is an Australian staple, often used on toast with butter or cheese and advertises B-vitamins. But does it taste good?

University of Arkansas researchers Jamie Baum and Erin Howie discuss healthy habits for students, from the benefits of recess to energy drink risks and why breakfast boosts performance.

Brightwater: A Center for the Study of Food at Northwest Arkansas Community College is currently working on improving school lunches through a USDA grant. This initiative, part of the C.H.E.F. Challenge (Children’s Health through Education and Food), focuses on enhancing nutrition and supporting local agriculture.

On today's show, we hear how Brightwater: A Center for the Study of Food is making school lunches more nutritious and better for local farmers. We also prepare for a weekend of jazz music in Rhode Island. Plus, a new edition of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal report.

Fayetteville and Springdale schools are offering free summer meals to anyone 18 years old and younger. Ozarks at Large's Matthew Moore talks to officials and parents.

On today's show, school districts in northwest Arkansas are offering free lunch to everyone 18 and younger. Also, expanding maternal healthcare options in Arkansas. Plus, the latest ratings on how bike-friendly cities are across the state.

Ozarks at Large’s Kyle Kellams talks with Jamie Baum and Tyrone Washington about research into muscle growth and recovery.

It's the season for backyard cookouts, picnics and outdoor potlucks—and if you're not careful, it's the season for foodborne illness. Ozarks at Large's latest installment of the series “Balance,” dedicated to health, exercise and nutrition, considers food safety.