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health4 months ago•5 min saved

South Africa Urges Clear Food Labels to Combat Childhood Obesity

South Africa is battling a rise in childhood obesity driven by unhealthy diets and aggressive marketing of junk food. Schools like Kairos are promoting healthy, mainly vegetarian meals and parental awareness, while UNICEF urges stricter regulations on fast food advertising to children. Despite government efforts such as higher taxes on sugary drinks, obesity rates continue to climb, highlighting the need for improved access to nutritious foods and comprehensive policies to protect children's health.

via BBC|

#childhood-obesity #fast-food #health

health-and-policy5 months ago•5 min saved

States Tighten Restrictions on Unhealthy Food Purchases with SNAP

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, along with other officials, signed waivers in six states to restrict the purchase of unhealthy foods like soda and candy with SNAP benefits, aiming to promote healthier eating habits and address chronic health issues such as obesity and diabetes, as part of President Trump's initiative to Make America Healthy Again.

via USDA (.gov)|

#health-and-policy #healthy-food #public-health

food-and-recipes2 years ago•0 min saved

"Master the Art of Cooking Quinoa with These 15 Best Recipes"

Boost your healthy food intake with these delicious quinoa recipes, including Chickpea and Red Pepper Soup, Summer Squash Salad with Herbs, and Buffalo Chicken Quinoa Salad. The Buffalo Chicken Quinoa Salad is a flavorful and healthy option for those craving the taste of Buffalo Chicken without the guilt. Find the recipe at Half Baked Harvest.

via Country Living|

#buffalo-chicken #chickpea #food-and-recipes

health2 years ago

Rochester's Healthy Food Initiative Continues Amid Store Closures.

The City of Rochester has launched a healthy food grant program to combat food deserts in the area, following the closure of another grocery store. The program will provide funding to businesses that offer healthy food options in underserved neighborhoods.

via 13WHAM-TV|

#food-desert #grant-program #grocery-store

health2 years ago•1 min saved

Mayor Evans Launches Healthy Food Initiative Following Rite Aid Closure

Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren announced a Healthy Food Grant Program aimed at increasing healthy food options and accessibility in the city, following the closure of a Rite Aid store. The program will provide investments to expand the services of existing food retailers and provide equipment to store and display healthy foods. Businesses such as neighborhood markets, meat markets, small-scale grocers, specialty food stores, and restaurants serving healthy food can apply for the grant. The closure of the Rite Aid store will have a devastating effect on the neighborhood that already has a scarce accessibility to food, poor health outcomes, and high unemployment, according to Mayor Warren.

via RochesterFirst|

#accessibility #grant-program #health

health2 years ago•2 min saved

Michelle Obama's New Venture Fights Childhood Obesity with Healthy Food and Drink Options

Michelle Obama has launched a healthy food and beverage company, PLEZi Nutrition, aimed at fighting childhood obesity. The company's first product is a fruit juice for kids, with 75% less sugar than average leading 100% fruit juices. PLEZi plans to roll out other healthy snacks and beverages focused on lowering sugar content and sweetness. The company is donating $1 million to FoodCorps, a nonprofit organization working to help all 50 million students in the U.S. receive education about nutrition and free school meals by 2030.

via Fox Business|

#beverage #childhood-obesity #health

health2 years ago•2 min saved

Michelle Obama Launches Kids' Health Food and Beverage Company to Combat Obesity

Michelle Obama has launched a healthy food and beverage company called PLEZi Nutrition, which aims to offer parents "healthier, great-tasting products" for their children. Its first product, PLEZi, contains 75% less sugar than average leading 100% fruit juices. The company plans to roll out other snacks and beverages in the coming years "focused on lowering sugar content and lowering sweetness to help adjust kids' palates to crave less sweetness." The former first lady holds the title of co-founder and "Strategic Partner" at the nutrition company, which will operate as a public benefit company with a "mission to create higher standards for how the U.S. makes and markets food and beverages for kids."

via CNN|

#beverage-company #childhood-obesity #health