A new report by the Climate and Health Alliance has suggested the Irish diet and food system is like a slow-motion disaster, fueling premature death and disability due to diet-related chronic diseases.
The report calls for the end of the junk food cycle and a switch away from processed foods to more plant-based diets.
The report says the global food system can feed the world, but it has also made people heavier and sicker.
The report also said it destroys wildlife, pollutes rivers and air, and is responsible for a third of greenhouse gas emissions.
The report is concerned that…
Need to grab a meal on the go? Join the club. In the US, 50% of consumers eat fast food at least twice a week—and the number is increasing thanks to rising grocery costs.
But fast food meals can be a nutritional nightmare, containing an average of 1,193 calories, 2,110 milligrams of sodium, 68 grams of sugar and 14 grams of saturated fat. That’s nearly the recommended daily limit of sodium for adults, and more than the daily limit of saturated fat—just in one meal. Too much saturated fat, sugar, and sodium is linked to heart disease. And eating too…
PETALING JAYA: Addressing growing children’s nutritional needs is crucial to effectively tackle malnutrition and stunting among children, say nutritionists and health experts.
They welcomed the increased allocation for food aid programs at public kindergartens and primary schools.
Currently, there are two food aid programs – the Preschool Food Aid (BMP) for all children and the Supplementary Food Aid (RMT) for pupils from underprivileged families.
The current rates for BMP and RMT meals are fixed at RM2 and RM2.50 respectively per child in Peninsula Malaysia, and RM2.25 and RM3 per child in Sabah and Sarawak.
The rate for BMP is expected…
Public settings, such as schools, childcare centers, nursing homes, hospitals and correctional facilities and all other institutions of public institutions, can play a key role in ensuring people are provided with healthy food and helping prevent the 8 million annual deaths currently caused by unhealthy dieters.
A new WHO Action framework for developing and implementing public food procurement and service policies for a healthy diet aims to increase the availability of healthy food through setting nutrition criteria for food served and sold in public settings. The action framework also aims to reduce preventable diseases and deaths from high consumption of…
Healthy eating and healthy living go hand-in-hand. It is important to eat nutritious and balanced meals to not only stay fit, but also to keep several diseases at bay. The best part is, healthy foods can be tasty too, making it a great option to offer or gift someone. Considering all these factors, a doctor recently ordered some healthy foods and snacks to surprise her patient; but unfortunately, things didn’t go as per plans. Instead, the situation took a hillarious turn, making headlines on the internet. Let us tell you the story from the beginning.In a now-viral post on Twitter,…
INDIANAPOLIS — A program in Indianapolis that gives more people access to healthy food will now be replicated across the country.
A study from the National Library of Medicine shows that between 2019 to 2022, healthy foods increased in price by nearly 13%, while non-healthy foods only increased by 9%.
The city brought the Good Food for All program to Indianapolis in hopes of increasing the access to healthier food options.
Participants receive 50 servings of fresh fruit and vegetables for 10 weeks. During the second phase, for three months, families were given $50 in monthly produce credits.
“Things that…
Most Americans don’t eat enough fruits and vegetables. The reasons for this are complex but one particular challenge for many communities is a lack of access to healthy foods in areas sometimes called food deserts. Along with driving up healthcare costs, living in a food desert also diminishes people’s overall quality of life. Some racial groups experience a greater impact than others — especially in low-income neighborhoods where finding affordable and healthy food is extremely challenging. Rural areas also lack large grocery stores that stock healthy foods like fresh fruits and vegetables, nuts, legumes and whole grains. Many residents of…
Ujjain: Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare inaugurated the country’s first healthy & hygienic food street, ‘Prasadam’, at Neelkanth Van, Mahakal Lok, in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. He said, “Prasadam will connect common citizens in every corner of the country with pure and safe local and traditional food. This endeavor will align common people and tourists to safe and healthy eating habits.”
The Union Health Minister commended the development of infrastructure and facilities near food streets including training and capacity building of street food vendors on food safety and hygiene. Dr Mandaviya explored the vibrant stalls at…