Plant-based diets refer to diets that are based on foods made from plants, and include vegetarian and vegan diets. While vegan diets exclude all animal products, vegetarian options — which exclude just meat and fish — are more diverse and may include dairy and eggs. Pescatarian diets exclude meat, but not fish. Plant-based diets continue to grow in popularity worldwide owing to decades of scientific research and the mounting evidence of their potential health benefits, not limited to improved blood […]

Two of the biggest (and brightest) summer food trends are in the soup. Chef Pii’s Pink Sauce which caused a frenzy across social media for its chic, millennial pink base is being called out for being potentially hazardous. Cowboy caviar has made Twitter mad because apparently, the Instagram-approved salad appropriates a popular Mexican salad.  Here’s breaking down the two debates that are taking the food world by storm at the moment. Pink Sauce = Barbiecore pepto Bismol? When Veronica Shaw […]

There’s something about swirling around the kitchen that makes you instantly channel your inner Gordon Ramsay. Because cooking is an adventure where a bit of creativity and, let’s face it, running out of key ingredients is usually the start of the mouth-watering creations that follow. Whether you’re a cooking newbie or a seasoned pro, it’s satisfying to take your gastronomic skills to the next level. One thing that can up your culinary game right away is an added bit of […]

Share on PinterestThe Nutr-Score label, widely used on food products throughout Europe, can help people make more health-conscious choices. Image credit: Jörg Carstensen/picture alliance via Getty Images. Nutritional marketing claims on food packaging can lead to misconceptions about the overall health value of food. A survey of more than 1,000 people suggests that Nutri-Score – a nutritional score added to products across Europe – can prevent misconceptions about the health of foods caused by claims about sugar. The authors suggest […]

CPS provides students delicious and nutritious dining options. During the worst years of the Great Depression, food was in short supply and work even more so. As a part of his New Deal, President Franklin D. Roosevelt procured surplus food from farmers and hired thousands of out-of-work women to cook and serve the food to hungry public school students. The program was so successful that by 1941 every state had a lunch program in place. Today, school lunch looks a […]

For people with diabetes, monitoring carbohydrates often takes center stage when managing their diets. But that doesn’t mean that other macronutrients should be ignored — especially when it comes to how much and what kind of fat someone with diabetes eats. Diets containing a lot of saturated fat are associated with a higher risk of heart disease and stroke, which are common comorbidities for diabetes. Understanding the different kinds of fats in foods and their effects on blood sugars is […]

The Internation Association for Food Protection (IAFP) hosts a variety of events and meetings throughout the year. This fall there are five international food safety events IAFP partners have scheduled. Upcoming international food safety events: Oct. 26-27, 2022 — China International Food Safety and Quality Conference in Shanghai, China The 16th Annual China International Food Safety and Quality (CIFSQ) Conference is an important top-level event that brings together food safety professionals across China and from around the world for two intensive […]

Sep. 7, 2022 Mississippi is a priority place for the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and right now the state is in need of our collective help. Many Jackson, Mississippi, residents are without running water after weeks of an all-city boil water advisory. Our community partners, as well as city, state and federal leaders, are working toward solutions. As we work toward build lasting, systemic change, we know there are immediate needs for our friends in Jackson. Please share […]

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Restaurant owners moved Wednesday to at least temporarily block a nation-leading new California law giving more power to fast food workers. The owners want the state’s voters to ultimately decide the law’s fate. A coalition calling itself Protect Neighborhood Restaurants filed a referendum request with the state attorney general, the first step before the law’s opponents can begin gathering signatures. If they get enough, the law that Gov. Gavin Newsom signed on Monday, Labor Day, wouldn’t […]

Crock-Pot chili recipes are delicious, hearty, economical and perfect for sweater season. The best part? These 50 recipes are so simple to make and will definitely feed a crowd! Just put all of the ingredients in your Crock Pot in the morning and let it slow cook for 4-6 hours on the LOW setting or for 3 hours on the HIGH setting. Then, load your slow-cooker chili up with your favorite toppings. Chili is great for meal time, parties, game-day […]