At some point this century, our food production system will collapse. Currently, its most critical link is meat, particularly beef, whose production, according to data from the FAO, has doubled in the last sixty years. 80% of agricultural land is used for cows, pigs or chickens, either in the form […]
Nutrition & Food
White House Announces Historic Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health
Newswise — Washington, D.C – Today, the Biden-Harris administration announced that it will hold a historic White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health this September. The conference will be only the second of its kind. The first conference was held in 1969 and organized by Dr. Jean Mayer, the […]
White House announces hunger, nutrition, health conference
President Biden announced today, May 4, that the White House will host a Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health this September. In a video posted on the White House website, Biden noted that this will be the first White House conference of this type since 1969. Biden also said he […]
Tacos 4 Life Hosts MobilePack in Texarkana
Tacos 4 Life Benton, Ark. Location Tacos 4 Life, an Arkansas-grown taco restaurant with a mission to end world hunger, will be hosting a unique MobilePack volunteer experience as people of all ages and walks of life join together for one cause: to pack meals for starving children around the […]
Charlyn Fargo Ware: Lowering Your Sodium Intake Is a Healthy Choice | Your Health
Most of us eat too much salt. We may not use the salt shaker, but we eat out too often and we eat too many processed and packaged foods. Three slices of bread or one teaspoon of table salt gives us all we need for a day. More than 90% […]
USDA Opens Grants Application to Improve SNAP Customer Service
New application requirements designed to enhance the customer experience and promote fairness and equity in the program WASHINGTON, April 26, 2022 – The USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service today announced that $5 million in competitive grants are being made available to enhance efficiency and access in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance […]
Why a balanced diet is important
You may be wondering why a balanced diet is important. The simple answer is eating a healthy, balanced diet is a vital part of maintaining good health and helping you to feel your best. While some groups of people, such as athletes, may require additional support by way of the […]
Academic Recognition Week celebrates faculty, staff excellence – Today@Wayne
As the winter 2022 semester comes to a close, faculty and academic staff from across campus will be celebrated for their contributions to the university, academic community and professional development. Faculty and staff were recognized at the Academic Recognition Ceremony and reception on April 28, 2022 at the Student Center […]
Propolis Supplementation Beneficial for Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome
New research shows propolis could be a useful supplement to help reduce the severity of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms. A team, led by Mahsa Miryan, Student Research Committee, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, assessed the efficacy of propolis supplementation on the severity of IBS symptoms. There is now evidence […]
Is a vegan diet healthy?
Is a vegan diet healthy? If you are thinking of changing your diet, this is something you might be asking. A vegan diet cuts out animal products completely, which means meat, poultry and dairy products such as eggs and cheese are off the table. While many people worry about not […]
Mars partners with AI provider to accelerate functional food development
Dive Brief: Mars entered a multi-year agreement with artificial intelligence-driven life sciences company PIPA to accelerate the discovery of new plant-based ingredients. Mars will use PIPA’s LEAP platform — which draws from several scientific sources to predict connections that could lead to new developments — in its product design process. The […]
Nissin Foods and Toyota Partner to Realize Well-Being for All Through Food | Business
TOKYO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Apr 26, 2022– Nissin Food Products Co., Ltd. (Nissin Foods) and Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) have initiated an agreement to jointly foster human well-being through healthy eating. This proposed plan will explore using Nissin’s innovative food offering, based on the latest molecular nutritional science, to provide personalized, delicious, and […]