A Government minister has recommended that healthy foods attract lower taxes than unhealthy options to make nutritious food more affordable for Barbadians.Minister of Energy and Business Senator Lisa Cummins offered the suggestion on Wednesday as she argued that as the country continues to grapple with a non-communicable disease (NCD) crisis and healthy foods remain more expensive to purchase, it was time to switch up the taxes .“[We must] look at the tariff structure around healthy foods to ensure that you transfer the tariffs on healthy foods onto unhealthy foods, making healthier foods more for people and, therefore, reducing the cost…
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Quaker Valley School District food service director earns state recognition
Quaker Valley School District officials believe they have the best food service director in the state, and the School Nutrition Association of Pennsylvania agrees.
Carla Escribano was recently named Director of the Year by the organization. She will be recognized at its annual conference in August.
Escribano, a registered dietitian, joined Quaker Valley in 2018 after serving as a clinical dietitian at Villa St. Joseph.
“As a food service director, I have the opportunity to provide healthy, nutritious meals to students, which can have a positive impact on their health and well-being,” Escribano said. “Being recognized with this Director of…
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…
Do consumers actually want healthy food and drink?
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?…
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…
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…