Kids are on summer break, which means families are spending more to keep the pantry stocked.
WMFE’s Talia Blake caught up with Florida Policy Institute CEO Sadaf Knight to talk about the latest on food insecurity in Florida. She said more than 10-percent of residents across the state are struggling with access to healthy foods.
The Florida Policy Institute is a nonprofit that works to advance state policies that improve economic mobility and quality of life for all residents.
The following is an edited transcript of their conversation.
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These healthy dinner ideas are perfect for any age. Whether you’re feeding young kids or teenagers, every family member will love these satisfying and delicious meals. So the next time someone asks, “What’s for dinner?,” you can respond with tasty recipes like One-Pan Chicken Parmesan Pasta, Taco Lettuce Wraps and Spinach & Tuna Noodle Casserole.
One-Pan Chicken Parmesan Pasta
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Burgers and fries and fried chicken are popular fast-food meals; in Prince George’s County, there’s an effort to encourage restaurants to offer healthier food choices.
Burgers and fries and fried chicken are popular fast-food meals; in Prince George’s County, there’s an effort to encourage restaurants to offer healthier food choices.
The county council passed the Healthy Restaurant Bill on Tuesday in a 9-0-1 vote. It would provide incentives to restaurants, such as zero-interest loans, to make their menus at least 40% healthy, including one plant-based meal. The incentives would also include the county promoting healthy restaurants during Restaurant Week.
“One…
US Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York announced legislation Monday aimed at combating food deserts in New York, areas where most residents have limited or no access to grocery stores with healthy food options.
Gillibrand made a couple of stops around the state, including in the Capital Region, to discuss her efforts to boost funding for the Healthy Food Financing Initiative (HFFI), a federal program authorized in the 2014 Farm Bill.
The program provides grocers with loans and grants to open stores in underserved communities across the nation. In New York, four food retailers have used HFFI assistance in Troy,…
If you have a craving for Mexican fare, Taco Bell may be a better bet for your health and waistline than you think — as long as you know how to navigate the fast food chain’s menu.
“Taco Bell has become a front-runner in healthy fast-food restaurants,” Jen Hernandez, a Kentucky-based registered dietitian nutritionist, who is the founder and CEO of Plant-Powered Kidneys Inc., told Fox News Digital.
“They focus on including more fresh plants, plant proteins and low-sodium options,” she said. “In many ways, they help consumers eat healthier without even realizing it.”
That said, not everything on the…
In a bid to stimulate the local economy and improve public hygiene, the northeastern state of Assam is set to launch four new healthy food streets across the region. This collaboration between the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs is aimed at promoting indigenous cuisine, attracting tourists, and fostering entrepreneurship while ensuring adherence to strict hygiene standards. Assam, known for its rich cultural heritage and gastronomic delights, has been working towards developing culinary tourism as a powerful tool for economic growth. With these new food streets, the state aims to provide a unique culinary experience…