Vietnam has reported only 265 cases of coronavirus and zero deaths to date -- numbers that are significantly lower than in the rest of the world. However, to prevent the spread of the virus the country has gone into lockdown, leaving thousands of citizens struggling to make ends meet as they can Read More...
Breakfast has long been deemed the most important meal of the day, but new research says it might have an even bigger role in our overall health than previously thought. According to a new study from the Endocrine Society, people who eat a big breakfast burn twice as many calories compared with Read More...
Nutrition Facts labels are great for helping consumers make healthier eating choices, but oftentimes these can be misleading and hard to understand. This is where the “% Daily Value” (% DV) comes in handy — and it’s the secret magic trick behind the 5/20 rule for understanding nutrition Read More...
While this year’s Golden Globes Awards ceremony, which took place this weekend, wasn’t too different than those of previous years - with similar dazzling fashions, golden statues, and acceptance speeches - the celebration did make history with one particular aspect: it became the first major Read More...
Greens such as cilantro and spinach are some of the healthiest foods on the planet, offering a range of benefits from better digestion to stronger inflammation-fighting powers. Still, even though we know we should add more greens to our diet, many of us fail to do so. Perhaps it’s because greens Read More...
The benefits of eating healthy are straightforward, but a recent thorough analysis of our food system and eating habits shows that having a healthy diet is also the best for our planet. The researchers assessed the health and environmental impacts of 15 foods common in western diets and found Read More...
The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 2 - Zero Hunger - aims to eradicate hunger, achieve global food security, and promote worldwide sustainable farming practices by 2030. In an effort to bring that goal closer to fruition, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has recently Read More...
Globally, a staggering one-third of all food produced goes to waste. This translates to 1.6 billion tons ending up in landfills annually. In a world where more than 800 million people are malnourished, this mind-boggling amount of lost food highlights the urgency of solving the pressing global Read More...
According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, roughly one third of the food produced in the world for human consumption every year – approximately 1.3 billion tons – gets wasted. Earlier this month, agriculture ministers of 20 major world economies have agreed to take a leading role in Read More...
Any vegetarian knows the best way to win over carnivores is to show them just how good a meat-less meal can be. So, if you’re looking for new ways to wow everyone at the dinner table—including the carnivores—here are a few delicious veggie dishes that are full of flavor and nutrition. The Read More...