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  • Healthy eating can improve mental health

    Healthy eating can improve mental health

    Nutrition tips on what to eat for a healthy body and improved mental health.

  • Two telehealth resources help you eat healthier

    Two telehealth resources help you eat healthier

    Nutrition plays an important role in our overall health. Telehealth resources can help you set and achieve your healthy eating goals.

  • Anti-inflammatory diet: calming the fire 

    Anti-inflammatory diet: calming the fire 

    Think back to the last time you recovered from a cut, burn or infection. That’s inflammation working to protect your body.

  • Vertical garden grows fresh produce year round

    Vertical garden grows fresh produce year round

    To improve food security for Veterans, VA is exploring vertical gardens to provide fresh produce for healthy, farm-to-fork food.

  • Nourishing your heart

    Nourishing your heart

    Access to health care and healthy behaviors all play a role in your ability to maintain a heart healthy lifestyle.

  • Nutrition supports a strong immune system

    Nutrition supports a strong immune system

    Cold and flu season is here. A balanced diet supports your immune system to help keep you healthy.

  • Choose veggies for Whole Health

    Choose veggies for Whole Health

    Veterans Canteen Service is offering more veggies in cafés nationwide to encourage customers to improve their Whole Health.

  • A healthy history of MyPlate food guide

    A healthy history of MyPlate food guide

    Food guides for Americans are over 100 years old and have a fascinating history.

  • Nutrition important part of Veterans’ Whole Health

    Nutrition important part of Veterans’ Whole Health

    “Beyond the Table” encourages Veterans to focus on how good nutrition can support their health.

  • Learn how to reduce or prevent your risk of malnutrition

    Learn how to reduce or prevent your risk of malnutrition

    VA is encouraging Veterans to learn what malnutrition means and how you can reduce or prevent your risk.

  • Some tips to make a healthier barbecue

    Some tips to make a healthier barbecue

    VA dietitian and her group class problem solve and plot out a healthier barbecue cook-out plan.

  • MVP – Lifestyle changes for improved health

    MVP – Lifestyle changes for improved health

    The Million Veteran Program (MVP) identifies ways to positively impact Veteran health. Save these links for a healthier you.

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Last updated June 18, 2025

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