Tyler Lancaster grew up 30 miles from the Austin neighborhood on Chicago’s West Side. It’s practically on a direct line between his suburban home in Romeoville, Illinois, and his college campus at Northwestern University in Evanston. He never stopped on his travels back and forth. “It definitely seemed like it […]
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Gillibrand presses USDA on inclusion of kosher, halal food in Farmers to Families Food Box Program
WASHINGTON (NEWS10) — Senator Kirsten Gillibrand sent a letter on Wednesday to Acting Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Kevin Shea. In the letter, Gillibrand asked how the USDA will make sure that federal programs, like The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) and the Farmers to Families Food […]
Overwhelmed new parents struggle to eat healthy food
Dear Abby: I have a close friend who recently had a baby with serious health problems. Unfortunately, we live on opposite sides of the country, and I can’t afford to fly out there. I want to help, but short of calls and texts to let her know I’m thinking of […]
Food giveaway held in honor of Black History Month
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) – Efforts are underway right to recognize the beauty of black culture and the contributions the black community has made to this country.February is Black History Month.Local groups are using this time to give back and reflect.First, this massive healthy food basket giveaway was organized in […]
Catholic Charities Holds Pop-Up Food Pantry Event After Seeing Increased Need For Help
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Food insecurity in our area has increased immensely due to the pandemic. In response, organizations are holding more events aimed at getting food into the hands of those who need it the most, CBS2’s Alice Gainer reported. People who came to Our Lady of Good Counsel […]
Asheville Outlets to host healthy food drive with MANNA FoodBank
Asheville Outlets has announced a Healthy Food Drive with MANNA FoodBank from Tuesday, February 2 through Sunday, February 14, 2021. As food insecurity continues, Asheville Outlets has partnered with MANNA FoodBank to collect healthy nonperishable foods for distribution to those in need in western North Carolina. “The need for food […]
10 ‘Healthy Eating’ Food Rules You Can Actually Throw Out Immediately
Arbitrary food rules are ubiquitous in our society, thanks to diet culture and skewed views of what “healthy eating” actually is. These rules often manifest as specific commands and sweeping maxims about what, when, and how we should be eating. Some of these food rules are well-intentioned suggestions, and can […]
Rocky River’s Go Buddha offers first healthy food ATM in Cleveland area
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ROCKY RIVER, Ohio — Go Buddha opened its food delivery service in Rocky River last July and is finding the city to be a friendly place. Maybe that’s because the chef really knows food –healthy food — and apparently that is being appreciated. But now he is going even further, […]
Getting healthy in the new year: making informed food choices | News
“Try roasting sliced beets with a drizzle of olive oil in the oven for a different option,” she recommends. As for fruit, the guidelines recommend at least two cups of fruits each day. Fresh, frozen, canned and dried fruits such as apples, pears, bananas, berries and citrus fruits all make […]
Future-proofing our food for a healthier and sustainable world
Transparency, traceability and transformation are vital to increase trust throughout our food system and to empower healthier and more sustainable food choices. The global population is set to reach 10 billion people by 2050. Around the world, we are striving to meet the United Nations’ (UN) Sustainable Development Goals as […]