Junk food high in fat, salt or sugar (HFSS) is on the industry’s radar. In the UK, rules limiting the location of HFSS foods in shops have already come into play, and it’s expected that more junk food restrictions – including multibuy deals – are on the way.
As food makers work to reformulate HFSS products to comply with incoming legislations, ‘healthy’ food is front of mind. While it’s likely non-HFSS will take a greater market share in the UK, the laws don’t reflect whether consumers want healthy food choices.
So where does ‘health’ fit on the purchase decision hierarchy?…
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Del Monte Foods Nourishes the Planet by Reducing Food Waste
WALNUT CREEK, CA / ACCESSWIRE / April 26, 2023 / As part of its Growers of Good purpose to produce healthy food that nourishes people and the planet, Del Monte Foods, Inc. is reducing food waste across its products through the upcycling process. On Stop Food Waste Day, the company continues to ensure all food reaches its highest and best purpose with five products Upcycled Certified™ by the Upcycled Food Association, the world’s only third-party certification program for upcycled food ingredients and products.
Over the last two years, Del Monte Foods has helped lead the upcycled food movement. In 2021,…
West Yellowstone woman increases senior citizen access to healthy food
West Yellowstone local, Lindsey Charlton, is making a difference by increasing access to healthy foods for senior citizens.
Sharon Mankey helps serve food at the West Yellowstone Senior Center. She says Lindsey Charlton is making a difference.
“She’s amazing. She works really, really hard. We all love her,” said Mankey. “ Lindsey is amazing. She finds herself doing a lot of things in town. She helps with the Senior Center, she delivers meals.”
Charlton has lived in West Yellowstone for several years. She works at the fire department, and off the clock, she provides resources to the West Yellowstone Senior…
7 Foods for Better Heart Health, According to a Dietitian
Certain foods are rich in heart-healthy nutrients.
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Heart health is dependent on a variety of factors, many of which are connected to what you eat. While certain foods may be rich in specific nutrients that can reduce inflammation, lower your cholesterol, and reduce blood pressure, the fact is, a lifestyle approach is most important for heart health. It’s the combination of physical activity, a nutritious and balanced diet, adequate sleep, and stress management, among other considerations.
That said, diet plays a huge role.
What Role Does Nutrition Play…
Gut health foods to boost physical and mental wellbeing
Eating gut-friendly foods is a sure fire way to boost your physical and mental wellbeing. (Getty Images)
Gut health can affect everything from our skin and hormones to our immunity and mood.
Luckily, through diet, we have the power to boost and control what is known as our ‘gut microbiome’ – this refers to all the microbes which live in your intestines, some good and some bad. But if we get the balance right, we can improve our overall physical and mental health.
But what exactly is the ‘microbiome’ and what gut-friendly foods should we be eating? We asked the…
Is ice cream . . . healthy? Here’s what the evidence says
Ice cream lovers worldwide were probably rejoicing when a recent article suggested that indulging in your favorite flavor might be healthy. The article drew upon a 2018 doctoral thesis, which suggested that people with type 2 diabetes who consumed more ice cream had lower risks of heart disease. But as exciting as this sounds for those of us who sometimes enjoy indulging in a bowl of raspberry ripple, when we actually examine the study, it’s likely this link comes down to a variety of other factors.
The 2018 research the article drew upon looking at data from the Nurses’ Health…
Want To Lose Visceral Fat? Dietitians Say To Cut Out These 4 ‘Healthy’ Dinner Foods
There are a lot of foods out there that seem to be—and may even claim to be—healthy. In reality, though, they may actually be detrimental to your weight loss plans. That’s why it’s so important to pay attention to nutrition labels while shopping and consider how overeating healthy food can result in the same amount of calories and unhealthy side effects as processed refined foods. As it turns out, there are a few dinner meals that experts say you should stay away from, even if they seem like a good option, because they can result in visceral fat.
To discover…
21 Foods High in Vitamin K – Cleveland Clinic
Vitamin K is a powerhouse in your body. It helps build strong bones. It helps regulate blood clotting. And it helps keep your blood pressure in check.
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Most of us can get plenty of vitamin K through the foods we eat. This is a good thing, as at least some research suggests vitamin K supplements may not be very effective.
“Getting vitamins from your food is always better than relying on supplements,” says registered…