Nutrition & Wellness
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More time for school lunch equals healthier meal choices for kids
Every adult knows that it's nice to sit down for lunch, to relax for a bit and fully give into lunch time. No surprise, but this also goes for our kids. If they don't get enough time to eat lunch, they'll choose the quick and unhealthy snacks. A new study shows that children who enjoy a longer Read More...
The Co-op, one of the UK's largest retailers, will donate 500 tonnes of food to charity
The Co-operative, a major retailer in the UK, will make sure thousands of tonnes of food will be given to charity rather than turned to waste. Surplus chilled food items such as yoghurt, meat, fruit and vegetables are passed on to FareShare, a charity that donates food to the vulnerable and needy. Read More...
Eating bugs could save the planet. But can we stomach it?
Swapping cows for crickets would be a boon for the planet. But can environmentalists convince consumers to embrace insects as food? Between global warming’s rising tides and scorching droughts, industrial pollution, and a population predicted to reach 9 billion within the next few decades, Read More...
Kale or steak? Change in diet key to U.N. plan to end hunger by 2030
In trendy, hipster London or New York, it's all about juicing, vegan diets and snacking on kale crisps. Thousands of miles away, in Nairobi or Bogota, the middle classes are more likely to reach for roasted goat or a juicy steak. Later this month, world leaders are set to endorse a U.N. goal to Read More...
Top chefs find ways to use food waste for delicious meals
Some call for food waste to head for compost bins, others show it's better off in your mouth. To curb food waste and to spark creative thinking, chefs are championing "trash cooking," using wasted ingredients into delicious meals. Ingredients like coffee grounds, leftover steamed milk and fish Read More...
How smartphones can help fight global food waste
Food waste is a global epidemic. In America alone it’s estimated that 70 billion pounds of food go unused and uneaten each year. But what if we could get the most out of our fruits and veggies before we toss them into the bin? The first step is making sure we properly use what we already Read More...
How to grow your soil with mycorrhizae and beneficial bacteria
Get dirty, have fun and grow more food with great gardening tips from real-life gardeners. Tags: healthy soil, beneficial bacteria, fungi, permaculture, food forestry, California, Joshua Burman Thayer What is the difference between dirt and soil? To me, “dirt” evokes an image of a dead Read More...
London farm in old WWII bomb shelter shows great potential of high-tech urban farms
Far beneath the bustling streets of London, an old bomb shelter that’s been transformed into a hi-tech underground farm is revolutionizing urban agriculture. The farm, created by a company called Zero Carbon Food, delivers Londoners freshly grown salads and herbs through a growing system that Read More...
Surprising ways Kenyans are embracing climate-smart agriculture
In rural Kenya, where it may only rain twice per year, farmers and herders are embracing so-called “climate-smart” agriculture. A video produced by the World Bank, begins by showing how John and Mary Obuom have transformed their one-acre farm into a model of sustainable practices. The Read More...
Uber as...restaurant guide?
In a new partnership with Hilton, Uber is using its data in an unexpected way. You may have heard that Uber will take over the world. Is taking over the world. Has already taken over the world. But even as the company raises bajillions of dollars and mounts an aggressive global expansion, you may Read More...