Tag: healthiest meals

‘Government undermining food security by not supporting farmers’

The Government is failing to support sustainable farming, which undermines the UK’s food security, researchers have said.

Analysis from the think tank Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has found that droughts, rising temperatures and increasing numbers of pests and diseases – all features of climate change – are plaguing UK food producers.

It said there is an urgent need to transform the UK’s food system to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and halt the destruction of nature, which as a result would improve farmers’ ability to produce food.

Food poverty, as well as wastage, is also damaging the health of the UK public and its environment, and the Government needs to take a leading role in transforming the system, the researchers said.

Post-Brexit trade deals are undermining UK farmers and the country’s climate goals while offshoring the UK’s carbon footprint, they added, while supermarkets are dominating the market, buying at

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7 Healthy Burger King Orders, According to Dietitians

When it comes to fast food, making healthy choices can feel like a daunting task. However, even though it can be difficult, it’s certainly not impossible. In fact, we spoke to expert dietitians to uncover the healthy Burger King orders you can make next time you go. Whether you’re looking to satisfy your craving for BK or seeking choices that align with your nutrition goals, these RD-approved options will show you that fast-food can still be a part of a balanced and nutritious diet.

Making a healthy choice when eating at fast-food establishments involves several key factors. First and foremost, it’s important to consider the nutritional content of the menu items. Here were the big themes from our nutrition experts when eating at Burger King:

  • Proteins: Choose options that include lean protein.
  • Portion sizes: Portion control plays a big role in making healthier fast food choices. Select smaller-sized
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It’s alarming to know that half of the infants aged between six and 23 months in Bangladesh are consuming unhealthy and ultra-processed food. According to the Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey 2022, conducted by the National Institute of Population Research and Training (NIPORT), the diet for 50 percent of infants contains sugar-laden beverages and foods that are high in fat or sodium content including chips, chanchur, instant noodles, burgers, etc. These were deemed unhealthy based on WHO and UNICEF guidelines. Overall, the survey says, there are more than 23 lakh children consuming unhealthy food.

Unfortunately, the problem is not limited to infants or minors. Thanks to the proliferation of packaged food in the country, most

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Guelph’s food mirage: Access to healthy food, but at what cost?

As grocery prices continue to rise, parts of Guelph are stuck in food miracles, where the neighborhood may have grocery stores nearby, but being able to purchase affordable healthy food is key to the illusion of food accessibility.

Maude Stephany lives in a Guelph food mirage.

Stephany and their family of three live downtown and don’t have access to a car. Their options for a nearby grocery store are Market Fresh. And they only use it when they are in a pinch.

Stephany’s family sits down to make their menu for the week which informs their grocery list. Much of the shopping falls on Stephany, whose wife is still recovering from surgery.

They typically go to No Frills or Food Basics by bus or if the weather permits, they walk with a shopping buggy in tow.

This year Stephany has tried to be a bit savvy by using Flashfood, an

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Think you know all about ‘heart healthy’ foods? It’s time to get your fats straight

The health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, found in oily fish, chia seeds, flaxseeds and walnuts, have been widely documented, in particular in relation to brain health. You may be less familiar with omega-6, another essential dietary fat found mainly in cooking oils, especially soybean, sunflower and corn oils.

Scientists have found that a diet high in omega-6 but low in omega-3 increases inflammation, a risk factor for chronic disease, whilst a diet that includes balanced amounts of each reduces inflammation. There is actually no scientifically proven ideal ratio but the Western diet is typically 16:1 and it’s thought we should be aiming for 4:1 or lower. In a nutshell, the advice is to reduce omega-6 and increase omega-3.

This poke bowl recipe does a good job of balancing out the omega-6, in the soy, by including oily fish which is high in omega-3.

Place some pre-cooked whole grain rice

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