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2024 Healthiest State Annual Award Winners Announced

The Iowa Healthiest State Initiative has announced the winners of the 2024 Healthiest State Workplace, Individual, and Youth Power Awards. The winners were recognized for their efforts to improve the physical, social, and mental well-being of their employees and community during an in-person award ceremony on Wednesday, April 17th during the Workplace Wellbeing Conference. Lt. Governor Adam Gregg was in attendance to honor the winners and finalists’ work in their communities.

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Paige Green, RD, LD - Hy-Vee Registered Dietitian Paige Green, RD, LD - Hy-Vee Registered Dietitian

Curious About Your Cup of Joe?

Caffeine isn’t the only thing that could put a damper on your health when it comes to drinking coffee. Here are some tips to help make sure your coffee is helping, versus hindering, your health.

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Paige Green, RD, LD - Hy-Vee Registered Dietitian Paige Green, RD, LD - Hy-Vee Registered Dietitian

Hy-Vee Dietitians’ Top 5 Spring Break Travel Hacks!

We all know that vacations can lead to unpredictable eating patterns, and that can lead to crabby kiddos, dehydrated adults and overall fatigue. I want to share with you my top five spring break travel hacks that will set you up for nutrition success whether you’re flying or driving to your final destination!

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Chase Langos Chase Langos

Staying Healthy at the Iowa State Fair

If you're planning on making a visit to the fair this year, the Iowa State Fair offers healthy (and tasty!) foods options to keep you feeling great all week long including veggie corndogs, salad on a stick, and more. Here are some of our favorites!

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Paige Green, RD, LD - Hy-Vee Registered Dietitian Paige Green, RD, LD - Hy-Vee Registered Dietitian

Level Up Your Lunch With Sandwich Wraps

Before you get into a rut of making the same sandwich day-after-day, your Hy-Vee registered dietitian breaks down how to build a better (and not-so-boring) sandwich. With a few simple swaps and crunchy, colorful additions, you’ll level up your lunch in no time!

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