food security

Free weekly delivery of products Improved blood sugar, food security in low-income adults

Highlights of the study: This large, randomized controlled trial found that low-income adults with type 2 diabetes who received free weekly supplies of produce for six months significantly improved blood sugar control and improved food and nutritional security. Prescription programs have the potential to increase food and nutrition security, improve health outcomes, and reduce health …

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Action on sugar and feedback Global call for food policy leadership to curb ‘sugar pollution’ in the UK

31 October 2023 — Public health and the environment are being ‘polluted’ by sugar, claims a new report by British charity Action on Sugar and environmental organization Feedback. Experts say the UK’s current demand-side policies to curb sugar consumption do not go far enough. “The UK Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition recommends that free sugars …

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Star Ingredient Podcast | Are edible insects the food of the future?

In his Paris restaurant, chef Laurent Veillet creates haute cuisine dishes with a few nuances – insects. A colorful garden plate with mealworms and crickets is part of his eco-responsible culinary vision for a sustainable food future. ADVERTISEMENT In a compact little restaurant nestled in the heart of Paris’ 2nd arrondissement, Lyon chef Laurent Veillet …

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USDA reports increase in food insecurity for all demographic groups in 2022

The share of Americans who experienced severe hunger increased in 2022, according to a new government report. About 5.1 percent of U.S. households had at least one family member who ate less or irregularly in 2022 because of a lack of money or resources, up from 3.8 percent the previous year and 3.9 percent in …

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