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Researchers say packaged foods marketed to children contain higher levels of sugar and are lower in essential nutrients than other products.
They said cereal and toaster pastries had the most child-appealing marketing among the products they studied.
Experts say more education for parents as well as government regulation on product marketing to children is needed.
Foods marketed at kids with the most child-appealing packaging are often higher in sugar and lower in vital nutrients than those with less appealing packaging.
That’s according to a Canadian…
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Healthy Food Ads Don’t Make People Happy; Junk Food Ads Do
Ever wondered why you delight in TV commercials showing junk foods compared to those featuring healthy meals and diets? A new study found that the former triggers positive emotions compared to the latter.
The University of Michigan researchers recently published their study on how the two types of food ads affect the feelings of viewers, particularly their food-related emotional expectations.
They found that commercial shots of juicy burgers, chicken nuggets and creamy milkshakes increased the beliefs of viewers that they would feel positive emotions when they ate those types of foods.
On the other hand, there is no evidence that…
What Jennifer Garner Eats in a Day
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Jennifer Garner just shared everything that she eats in a day.
The 51-year-old’s favorite meals are simple and fresh.
She also shared the one food she hates, plus the dessert she loves.
Acting may be Jennifer Garner’s passion, but good food is a close second. It’s why she started her organic snack company, Once Upon a Farm, and why you’ll occasionally catch her in the kitchen on Instagram filming…
The TikTok food trend of cottage cheese ice cream has people wondering: Is it healthy?
Cottage cheese ice cream is the latest do-it-yourself frozen treat that has been taken over TikTok — and many people are saying the homemade dessert is packed with protein.
The dedicated #cottagecheese hashtag on the video-sharing app has been viewed more than seven million times, according to view metrics posted on TikTok’s trending hashtag page.
Health-conscious and adventurous foodies have been sharing their cottage cheese ice cream recipes in the last month using the trending hashtag.
FROZEN HONEY HEALTH RISKS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE YOU JUMP ON THE TIKTOK FOOD TREND
The creamy concoctions have been blended with sliced fruits,…
Healthy Benefits Plus Program: How to get a food card and how to use it
Mbuckets of the SCAN Connections scheme in the USAwho have eligible chronic conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease, can apply for the SCAN Healthy Foods Card.
SCAN Connections is a plan that is part of a Medicare contract and a contract with the California Medi-Cal (Medicaid) program.
How do you get a SCAN Healthy Foods Card?
Eligible citizens have the option to order their SCAN Healthy Foods Card by calling 1-877-494-2892 from Monday to Friday between 05:00 and 20:00. Once their application is received, the card could take a couple of weeks to arrive.
How does the SCAN Healthy…
South Africans have starkly unequal access to a healthy diet
South Africa has a food crisis. The food system – made up of all of the activities and actors involved in the production, processing, transportation, selling, consumption and disposal of food – produces starkly unequal access to nutritious foods.
As a result, many households in the country cannot afford a healthy diet, 27% of children under five are stunted, and the prevalence of diet-related diseases is rising rapidly.
The food system contributes to pollution and climate change through the use of agro-chemicals, fossil fuels for transport, processing and refrigeration, as well as unsustainable packaging. On top of this, over one-third…
‘Human-grade’ dog food is on the rise, as pet owners ditch traditional kibble in favor of high-end brands promising health benefits
Pet owners are increasingly opting for high-end food brands.Phynart Studio / Getty
Pet owners are giving up typical kibble for food that more closely matches a human diet.
High-end brands have taken off since dog ownership skyrocketed during the pandemic.
But some experts say it might not be healthier than traditional options.
After pet adoption skyrocketed during the pandemic, cat and dog owners are setting a new tone for pet food as many opt for a more expensive fare that claims to be less processed and healthier than traditional kibble.
According to a new report from The New York Times,…