Heide Brandes

1 week ago | aol.com | Heide Brandes

Reviewed by Dietitian Kelli McGrane, M.S., RDPulses, including lentils, beans and peas, are the #1 protein to eat more of if you don’t eat meat. Pulses are affordable, versatile and incredibly nutritious. They provide protein, fiber, potassium and iron and may reduce the risk of chronic disease. When it comes to eating a plant-based diet, some folks worry about getting enough protein. The good news? It’s absolutely possible to meet your protein needs through plant-based foods.

2 weeks ago | journalrecord.com | Heide Brandes

Key Summary:Over 70 natural disasters hit tribal lands in the last decade. Cherokee Nation to install generators at 15 community shelters. $1.3M HHS grant boosts disaster resilience and infrastructure. Community buildings provide critical shelter and storm response. More than 70 natural disasters have occurred on tribal lands in the past decade, with some communities hit multiple times per year, according to federal disaster data.

3 weeks ago | journalrecord.com | Heide Brandes

Key Summary:Oklahoma City ranks 3rd most affordable U.S. city per MarketWatch. Eviction filings rose to over 48,000 statewide in 2024, led by OK County. Homelessness surged 28% in one year despite economic growth. Affordable housing is scarce due to zoning limits and wage stagnation. OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City has just been named America’s third most affordable city by MarketWatch Guides, with typical homes costing just three times the local median income.

3 weeks ago | journalrecord.com | Heide Brandes

Summary:U.S. consumer confidence hits multi-year lows amid rising pricesMajor purchase interest in homes and cars drops sharplyConsumers cite poor quality and high costs as top concernsTariffs and economic policy contribute to uncertaintyNiko Lozos needed a house this year, so he bought one despite his reservations about the market and housing prices. But the Oklahoma City resident drew the line at other major purchases.

4 weeks ago | chron.com | Heide Brandes

Shadows stretch across cobblestone streets as morning light filters through explosions of bougainvillea forming natural archways of fuchsia, orange and purple. On a Tuesday morning Todos Santos, one of Mexico's designated "Pueblos Mágicos," awakens slowly. A shop owner arranges handcrafted pottery outside her door while artists prepare canvases in studios tucked behind facades from the Spanish Colonial era of the 19th century.