The war in Ukraine has demonstrated how international efforts to counter Russia are severely hamstrung by an uncomfortable reality: Isolating the Kremlin comes with a cost in the form of massive risks to global food security. The sanctions regime against Russia has disrupted the food supply chain. As the biggest conflict in Europe since World War II rages — and as it likely will for at least several more months — there is an urgency to minimise its effects on the […]
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From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. When it comes to making lunch for their kids, moms and dads have usual favorites. For some parents in the United States, those favorites are peanut butter and jelly sandwiches — also known as PB&Js. Fruit like apples and bananas are also popular. But one mother has an unusual go-to ingredient for her children’s lunches. Jenny Mollen uses funny-looking candy eyes. She has learned that her children will eat […]
BENSENVILLE, ILLINOIS – SEPTEMBER 12: A person purchases gas at a Shell station on September 12, … [+] 2022 in Bensenville, Illinois. Lower fuel prices have recently brought down inflation in recent CPI releases, but will it be enough for the Fed?. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) Getty Images Inflation is a hotly watched topic these days. The U.S. is likely past peak U.S. inflation, but the Fed is concerned inflation won’t fall as fast as they would like. October’s […]
EVANSVILLE — We’re bringing you Tri-State restaurant happenings and food news you need to know. Here’s the latest. Large international festival in Bowling Green The Bowling Green International Festival will happen on Saturday, Sept. 24, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. at Circus Square Park in Bowling Green, Ky. Enjoy traditional and modern music and dance, authentic cuisine from around the world including countries from Mexico and Central America, Asia, the Middle East and Africa, and an international bazaar. Tickets are $5 in […]
A new study finds that across different races and ethnicities, the metabolites from healthier diets may help protect brain health. Diet is an important source of many metabolites, which can be markers of various aspects of our health. Past research has found that certain metabolites — including lipids, amino acids, and steroids — are linked with cognitive decline and dementia. New research from investigators at Brigham and Women’s Hospital has further confirmed what is already known about the link between […]
Emerging research suggests vegan pet food may be able to keep dogs and even cats healthy and happy, reducing the massive impact that traditional pet food has on the environment Environment 19 September 2022 By Graham Lawton Studies suggest that a dog’s nutritional needs can be fulfilled by plants and supplements Rica I WHEN I finally gave up eating meat, I found that I couldn’t actually stop buying meat. My two teenage sons were both big fans of the stuff […]
Global bakery manufacturer and ingredients distributor unveils new consumer trends report and patent-pending non-sticky donut glaze JACKSON, Mich., Sept. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Global bakery manufacturer and ingredients distributor Dawn Foods., today unveiled its new Global Bakery Trends Report and announced its latest product innovation, Dawn Exceptional Pak Perfect™ Non-Sticky Glaze at the International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE). Dawn’s 2023 Global Bakery Trends Exceptional Pak Perfect Non-Sticky Donut Glaze Experience Exploration “Our new Global Trends report and donut glaze are the latest […]
Local kids receive food in Bamyan province, Afghanistan. Photo:Xinhua The world is facing “a global emergency of unprecedented magnitude” as the number of people facing acute food insecurity worldwide has more than doubled to 345 million this year since 2019, said David Beasley, executive director of the UN World Food Programme, according to Al Jazeera. At a time when the global food crisis has become the focus of the international community, the US, the African Union, the EU and Spain […]
A heart-healthy diet is marked by whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, low-fat dairy, and lean proteins—an ingredient list that doesn’t exactly read like the contents of a typical fast food menu. Still, that doesn’t mean you’re out of luck in finding heart-healthy options at popular chains. In fact, many fast food companies are becoming hip to the fact that most Americans would like to eat better—and that many need to focus specifically on cardiac health. (Heck, nearly half of […]
Quick, Indian-inspired dishes make for great weeknight dinners . With just a handful of store-cupboard spices, you can transform simple ingredients – eggs, rice, lentils – into a feast. Growing up, my mum always told me that kitchri, the dish from which kedgeree originated, was made during the monsoon season, because, even if you couldn’t get out to the shops, you’d always have potatoes, rice and lentils in the cupboard. Here’s my version, along with masala frittata, my favourite way […]
