There is not one food or eating pattern that fits everyone. A plate packed with good nutrition can include foods from all over the world. The 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans says: “Nutrient-dense culturally relevant foods and beverages are part of all the food groups.” No matter what you eat, following the Dietary Guidelines is a good way to include a variety of nutritious foods. Make half your plate fruits and vegetables, with the rest of the plate including protein, […]
In a bid to stop the promotion of unhealthy food and drink, Spain has announced that it will be banning influencers, TV presenters and sports stars that advertise such products to children. The ban would apply to items such as chocolate, cakes, biscuits, energy bars, juices, energy drinks and ice creams. In its draft decree, Spain’s consumer affairs ministry said, “The ban would prohibit appearances in commercial communications by parents, educators, teachers, children’s TV professionals, sportspeople, artists, influencers, and people […]
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The pandemic has made us all crave comfort and nostalgia; for Flo Leung, Toronto-based food illustrator and one half of the takeout kitchen/studio Noble House, it led to a sentimental side project, too. Unable to gather around the dinner table with her mother, Nancy, she began texting for pointers on how to make the familiar dishes she missed. “By the third recipe, she asked, ‘Are you writing these down?’” recalls Leung, who went to cooking school and worked in restaurants […]
In Arkansas, Well Fed battles food insecurity by providing healthy options and education It’s often said that you are what you eat. It’s also estimated that one in five Arkansans are food insecure. With a prevalence of diet-related illnesses and a recent reminder of the importance of nutrition to stay healthy, Well Fed is working to change those statistics for the better. “We provide mobile access to food to those who need it through an expansive network of community partners,” […]
Rodrigo Ruiz Ciancia/Getty Images When Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson started studying dolphins at the US Navy’s marine mammal program, she wasn’t expecting to turn the food pyramid on its head. Venn-Watson, a veterinary epidemiologist who’s worked in public health with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, says the dolphins she worked with lived a pretty good life. They go out into the ocean each day, come back to hang out and live, on average, 50% longer lives than dolphins […]
How one can be humble, smart, and intelligent at the same time? Well, meet Bikash Chetry. He is a young YouTuber who is making storms on the internet with his fantastic vlogs. Bikash has a perfect ingredient to be a viral hit on YouTube. Amidst the countless video creators on YouTube, Bikash has created his uniqueness with his greeting style. Being an Assamese and a proud Indian, Bikash starts his videos greeting people with a unique line “Hi, Hello Namaskar”. His […]
McDonald’s has made no statement about the invasion. A company spokesman did not respond to questions about whether its restaurants in Russia were open, and how they are receiving supplies or handling payments. Global logistics and freight firms have halted shipments to Russia and access to critical international financial and payment systems is shut down in the country. Russia-Ukraine War: Key Things to Know Card 1 of 3 Protests in Russia. Amid antiwar rallies across Russia, the police said more […]
The 148th Kentucky Derby is Saturday, May 7 and that means it’s time to saddle up and start planning your party. If you’re not quite sure where to start, Louisville entertaining mavens Peggy Noe Stevens and Susan Reigler have written a book filled with entertaining ideas and recipes called “Which Fork Do I Use With My Bourbon?” It includes traditional Southern cocktails and appetizers that will take your 2022 Kentucky Derby party up a notch, from nontraditional mint juleps to everything from Kentucky classic […]
The Russian tanks and missiles besieging Ukraine also are threatening the food supply and livelihoods of people in Europe, Africa and Asia who rely on the vast, fertile farmlands of the Black Sea region – known as the “breadbasket of the world.” Ukrainian farmers have been forced to neglect their fields as millions flee, fight or try to stay alive. Ports are shut down that send wheat and other food staples worldwide to be made into bread, noodles and animal […]
Unilever is to publish nutrition scores for its food portfolio, which includes Ben & Jerry’s and Magnum ice-cream, Hellmann’s mayonnaise and Knorr stock cubes, against external health metrics and set new targets following pressure from investors over obesity. The pledge to assess performance against six measures, including the UK’s “high in fat, sugar and salt” definition and Europe’s Nutri-Score, comes after institutional investors including €150bn asset manager Candriam tabled a shareholder resolution on the issue. Unilever, which is the world’s […]
