The World Health Organization (WHO) is partnering with not-for-profit organisation, Resolve to Save Lives, to support the development and implementation of the REPLACE action package, an initiative providing counties with a framework for eliminating industrially produced trans fat from their national food supplies. In recognition of their progress in this endeavour, Denmark, Lithuania, Poland, Saudi Arabia, and Thailand have been awarded certificates validating their achievements. Figures released by the WHO show strong results from these countries during the first five […]
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Spicy food lovers know that milk can ease the oral burn, but why? Some believe that fat is the soother, with whole cow’s milk reducing the bite more than low-fat cow’s milk or plant milks. A new study conducted by Penn State food scientists, however, suggests that protein plays a role in cooling the heat sensation, too. Full-fat milk is not more effective than fat-free milk in cooling the burning sensation, according to the results of […]
Mentioning that excessive amount of trans fat in food is unsafe and remains one of the leading risk factors for various non-communicable diseases, including heart disease, speakers at a webinar today said ensuring food safety is crucial for protecting public health. They were speaking at a webinar titled “Trans-fat-free Safe Food to Safeguard Public Health and the Way Forward”, organised by research and advocacy organisation PROGGA (Knowledge for Progress) with support from Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI) on the occasion […]
As 2023 comes to a close, experts have reviewed what culinary consumers loved and latched onto to help predict what food trends may be in store for 2024. Companies with insights into consumer habits from Whole Foods Market to Pinterest have published forecasts for the year ahead, and rather than just recite them, “Good Morning America” enlisted a few key players in the industry to share a taste of what they see standing out from the selections, and how to […]
The question of who owns a recipe comes with a large dash of uncertainty. According to the law, no one does. Recipes generally are not protected by U.S. copyrights, since a list of ingredients required for a dish or the basic instructions for preparing it are considered mere factual information and therefore aren’t covered. But in practice, some cookbook authors give credit for various dishes, sometimes naming them after their original sources, or describing how the recipe came to their […]
GENEVA — The World Health Organization says great progress has been made in the global elimination of industrially produced trans fat, with nearly half the world’s population protected against the harmful effects of this toxic product. “Five years ago, WHO called on countries and the food sector to eliminate industrially produced trans fats from the food supply. The response has been incredible,” WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Monday. “So far, 53 countries have implemented best practice policies, including bans […]
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Consuming protein-rich meals and snacks is essential for health and can support muscle growth and help you maintain a healthy body weight. Though protein needs vary, experts suggest that most active people need to take in between 1.2-2.0 grams (g) of protein per kilogram (kg) of body weight per day (0.54-0.9 g per pound (lb)). Keep in mind that this is more than the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for protein, which is currently set at 0.8 g/kg of body weight […]
We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. getty 1 Roasted chickpeas getty ‘The nice thing about roasted chickpeas is you can create many different flavour profiles (sweet, savoury, spicy, plain) and eat them on their own or add them into a snack or trail mix,’ says Dewsnap. 2 Whole-wheat pretzels with dip Line Klein//Getty Images Pretzels are pretty versatile in terms of what you can pair them with. Dewsnap likes a whole-grain or whole-wheat […]
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If you’re working toward reaching a healthy weight, grapes can be a tasty, satisfying, and nutritious part of your daily routine. Grapes are low-calorie and low-fat. They make a great snack and can also brighten up a meal. Here’s a look at why grapes are a good food to consider for weight loss. This article will discuss the nutrients in grapes, the research on grapes and weight loss, how to enjoy grapes as part of a healthy diet, and any […]
Interested in Slimming World? You’re not alone. With 13,000 weekly groups and 700,000 members across the UK and Ireland, Slimming World – despite being founded back in 1969 – remains one of the most popular (and famous) weight loss clubs around. And since many of us are trapped in a junk food cycle, with figures showing some 28 per cent of the population is now obese (one of the highest rates in Europe FYI), leaning on an external organisation can […]
