Existing for centuries, chocolates are one of the best crowd-pleasing desserts that can be moulded into unimaginable forms. Expressing love for your beloved or a munching snack to satiate your sweet craving, chocolates serve various purposes and there is an array of options to choose from. And, if you are an aficionado who wants to walk the extra mile to savour a bite of exquisite dark chocolate or tuck into gourmet milk chocolate bars, then some of the most expensive […]
Month: June 2023
Healthy smoothie recipes are an on-the-go staple for those looking for a quick and nutritious meal or snack. They’re ridiculously easy to make, filled with fruits and veggies, and are ready in seconds. But not all smoothies will help you meet your nutritional goals. In fact, many store-bought smoothies are loaded with excess sugar. So, if you’re looking for healthy smoothies for weight loss or just a healthier way to start your day, we have expert-approved tips, tricks, and ingredients […]
Today’s resilient U.S. job market has a bit of a dark side. The number of youth employed in violation of federal child labor standards has more than doubled in the last five years, according to data from the Department of Labor. That’s as a number of states are loosening child labor laws. The Department of Labor found hundreds of workplaces in violation of these laws that protect minors, affecting nearly 4,000 kids. Fast food restaurants McDonald’s, Subway and Dunkin Donuts […]
I knew I was on to a good thing when my new test kitchen colleague Katja Tausig started talking about and cooking with feta. For a team whose mantra might well be “Everything’s better with feta!”, her enthusiasm, and desire to dedicate a whole column to this briny, tangy, salty cheese, meant that the fit was complete. So here’s to welcoming Katja and to celebrating feta: crumble it, bake it, blitz it, stuff with it, showcase it. Baked feta and […]
Losing belly fat is a common goal for many individuals seeking to improve their overall health and appearance. However, it can be a challenging endeavour due to the stubborn nature of belly fat. Belly fat, also known as visceral fat, is the fat that accumulates around the abdomen and surrounds vital organs. Not only does it affect our physical appearance, but it is also associated with various health risks, including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic disorders. The role […]
The project took nearly two years to complete and required significant planning and engineering design input. “If you’re a beer drinker you’ll understand that one of the most important production processes in a malthouse is the preparation of the barley for malting,” said Crouch. On this customer’s site, they had a box feeder grain system on an upwards rolling chain conveyor system that turns and washes the barley in a big concrete bath that is about 40-50 metres in length […]
Today the House Education & Workforce Committee will be considering the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023 (H.R. 1147), a misguided and harmful bill that prioritizes corporate interests at the expense of child health. H.R. 1147 would allow school meals to offer whole milk, increasing the overall allowance of saturated fat in school meals, inconsistent with the recommendations of the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. School meals are required by law to meet the Guidelines, which clearly […]
TikTok is great for a lot of things, for the culinarily inclined it is exceptionally helpful when it comes to learning more about food. Food creators thrive on the app, where ingredients and recipes become full-blown trends. There’s even a name for this community: FoodTok. SEE ALSO: I love FoodTok. I hate listening to people eat. Though we’re just halfway through the year, 2023 has already delivered delicious trends on the app. Everything from tinned fish to homemade ice cream […]
Protein can be found in a lot of foods, but certain options are better than others. From chicken to egg whites, choose these foods to pack your diet with protein. Protein is an essential macronutrient that serves many functions in your body. The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for protein is 0.37 grams (g) per pound (lb) of body weight, or 0.8 g per kilogram (kg) (1). However, physically active individuals need 0.6–0.9 g per lb, or 1.4–2 g per kg […]
LONDON — Vevey, Switzerland-based Nestle SA is once again the world’s most valuable brand, according to “Food & Drink 2022,” which highlights the top 10 global food and beverage brands as measured by consultancy company Brand Finance. Brand Finance evaluates 5,000 of the world’s largest brands annually and ranks them according to value, brand strength, growth rate and emergence. Nestle came in first for value at $20.8 billion, up from $19.4 billion in 2021 and worth nearly twice as much […]
