Hocus Pocus 2 is officially here! It’s been nearly 30 years since the Sanderson sisters first graced our screens in the original Hocus Pocus film. The trio of witches were resurrected from a centuries-long curse and returned to the modern-era for 90 minutes of Halloween mayhem. While the first movie had a less-than-stellar performance at the box office, its reruns on ABC Family (now Freeform) helped establish it as a beloved cult classic. If you’re like us, you can’t wait […]
Month: September 2022
WASHINGTON, Sept 30 (Reuters) – The Ukraine war’s disruptions to grain and fertilizer flows have prompted the worst food security crisis since at least the one following the 2007-2008 global financial meltdown, with some 345 million people now facing life-threatening shortages, the International Monetary Fund said on Friday. A new IMF research paper estimates that the 48 countries most exposed to food shortages face a combined increase in their import bills of $9 billion in 2022 and 2023 due to […]
In April, Kimberly Hart made a resolution to lose some weight on the advice of her doctor. Hart, who is 61 and lives in New Haven, Connecticut, has high blood pressure and cholesterol. These factors, combined with her age and weight, put her at an elevated risk for developing diabetes, and she wanted to do whatever she could to prevent that from happening. One element within her control, Hart thought at the time, was her diet. She started seeing a […]
The US Food and Drug Administration issued a proposed rule on September 29 setting forth new criteria for the labeling of food products with the nutrient content claim “healthy” intended to help consumers more easily navigate nutrition labels and to make healthier purchasing decisions. Per the proposed rule, labeling is to be consistent with current nutrition science, the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA or Agency) updated Nutrition Facts label, and the Federal Dietary Guidelines. Use of the “healthy” claim by […]
FRIDAY, Sept. 30, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Many Americans with heart disease also have limited access to food, and this dangerous combination is growing rapidly, a new study finds. “Food insecurity is a common problem among people with cardiovascular disease, and we are seeing that issue become even more prevalent in recent years,” said lead author Dr. Eric Brandt. He’s a cardiologist at the University of Michigan Health Frankel Cardiovascular Center. About 38% of people who have heart disease did […]
Garlic scape pesto (with a touch of basil and lemon juice) over cheese ravioli.Katherine Roberts When I first moved into my current home, I had been living there for approximately two hours when one of my neighbors stopped by to say hello and provide detailed instructions on where I could take my empty moving boxes, as I was not to put them in my neighborhood dumpster, under any circumstances. Not exactly the welcome wagon and homemade pie I was expecting, […]
AFP: According to Pakistani police, a Chinese national was shot dead in Karachi. Could you offer any information of the suspect? Does he have any connection with Baloch separatists? Wang Wenbin: We express condolences for the victim and sympathies to the injured. To my knowledge, the victim you mentioned was not a Chinese citizen. CCTV: Today is the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste designated by the UN. Can you talk about China’s measures, achievements and contribution […]
The limit for nutrients is based on the Daily Value (DV), or amount of nutrients to consume each day, and varies depending on the food. The FDA mentioned, for example, that “cereal would need to contain three-quarters of an ounce of whole grains and contain no more than 1 gram of saturated fat, 230 milligrams of sodium and 2.5 grams of added sugars.” Empowering consumers to make better choices The updated definition of “healthy” food by the FDA is a […]
WASHINGTON – This summer the Biden administration called for an end to hunger in America by 2030. Private-sector and public-sector commitments to help achieve the goal added up to more than $8 billion. Some of the commitments from the food industry include: Chobani, New Berlin, NY, is launching a new initiative called Food Access in Reach (FAIR): Ending child hunger one school at a time. The company will commit to school meal programs and child nutrition at the local, state […]
The food board trend long ago took on a life of its own. We’ve had cheese boards, charcuterie boards, breakfast boards and dessert boards. Now, there’s the butter board. The latest craze that’s snaking its way through TikTok and Instagram is all about aesthetically pleasing, shareable spreads. And it’s the idea is piquing the curiosity of many — the TikTok hashtag #ButterBoard had nearly 84 million views as of Monday. At first, the trend seemed questionable to us. With all the foods you can put […]
