WASHINGTON — Michelle Obama announced Wednesday that she has co-founded a company to make and sell healthier food and drinks for kids, products that she says will be less detrimental to their long-term health because of their lower sugar and higher nutrient content.
The former first lady’s work with PLEZi Nutrition is an extension of her efforts to improve child nutrition while she was in the White House.
“I’ve learned that on this issue, if you want to change the game, you can’t just work from the outside,” she said during a keynote address in New York at a conference…
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Income thresholds to be removed from healthy food payments from 2024
Payments to help parents buy healthy food will no longer be means-tested, the Scottish Government has confirmed.
Around 20,000 people will become eligible for extra help to buy healthy food when income thresholds are removed for the Best Start Foods payments.
Families will still have to get qualifying benefits such as child tax credits or universal credit to receive the benefit.
Previously, incomes had to be below set thresholds.
Regulations will be introduced that remove thresholds to increase eligibility for the benefit from February 2024.
Shirley-Anne Somerville said the move is part of efforts to tackle poverty (PA)
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Michelle Obama launches a healthy food and beverage company for kids
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Former first lady Michelle Obama announced Wednesday the launch of a healthy food and beverage company she co-founded to offer parents “healthier, great-tasting products” for their children.
“I’ve learned that on this issue, if you want to change the game, you can’t just work from the outside. You’ve got to get inside—you’ve got to find ways to change the food and beverage industry itself,” Obama said in a speech at The Wall Street Journal’s Future of Everything Festival. “I’m proud to announce the national launch of a company designed not only to provide better products, but to jumpstart…
Americans Find Cost of Food Biggest Barrier to a Healthy Diet, Survey Finds
In a survey conducted by the Cleveland Clinic in the United States, almost half of the respondents cited the cost of food as the biggest obstacle to following a healthy diet.
In addition, the survey found that one in 10 Americans consider fast food the most heart-healthy diet, with parents twice as likely to opt for a fast food diet than non-parents.
I do feel that people are unfamiliar with what a Mediterranean diet entails, therefore, it may not be considered healthy due to a lack of understanding.– Julia Zumpano, registered dietitian, Cleveland Clinic
On the other hand, only 15…
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,…
7 Day Healthy Meal Plan (April 17-23)
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With grocery prices soaring, many of us are having to adjust, scale back and/or get more…
10 Low-Sugar Fruits That Won’t Make Your Blood Sugar Spikes
Even low-sugar fruits can be as sweet as candy.
There’s a reason why we’ve been told to get a good daily dose of fruits and vegetables, but naturally, some fruits contain a bit more sugar than others. And while consuming fruit of any kind is encouraged, certain varieties have more natural sugar, which can lead to a spike in your blood sugar levels. Whether you have a health condition, like diabetes, or are looking to decrease your sugar intake, it’s important to understand the nutritional benefits of the foods you’re eating and feeding to your family.
Mary Wirtz, a registered…
1 in 3 Californians would qualify for the program
The new bill aims to prescribe healthy food for low-income Californians
Updated: 12:13 PM PDT Apr 12, 2023
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WEEKEND. BACK TO YOU. MIKE: PROVIDING MEDICALLY SUPPORTIVE FOOD AND NUTRITION TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES. THAT’S THE GOAL OF A NEW BILL MAKING ITS WAY THROUGH THE STATE CAPITOL. HERE TO TALK TO US ABOUT THE BILL AND WHY IT’S IMPORTANT IS SPUR DIRECTOR, KATIE ETTMAN. THANK YOU FOR JOINING US. THANK YOU FOR HAVING ME. HAPPY TO BE HERE. MEDICINE COMES A LOT OF FORMS, BUT WHO’D MEDICINE. WHAT IS THAT? WE KNOW BASED ON RESEARCH THAT…