Nutrition & Wellness
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Ten books for when you’re craving a culinary escape
What is your favorite part about travel? For many of us it is experiencing the delicious cuisine of other cultures. While you may not be able to travel at the moment, you can still dive into the marvelous world of international food with these 10 travel reads for food lovers. Cooking with Read More...
Publix is buying excess food from farmers and donating it to food banks
The coronavirus has been especially hard for farmers around the country. With schools, restaurants, and other institutions closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, farmers have been forced to dump milk and waste fresh produce. Fortunately, there are organizations around like supermarket chain Publix Read More...
These 9 foods are healthy and have a long shelf life
During the age of coronavirus, it’s essential that you buy foods that boast both nutritional value and a long shelf life. To help you stock your pantry with healthy, long-lasting food, here are 9 healthy choices you may want to consider when you visit the supermarket next. Prunes: With a shelf Read More...
6 tips to keep food safe and minimize waste
As we shelter in place to minimize the spread of COVID-19, most of us are cooking at home more than ever. So how can you reduce food waste and ensure the food you’re consuming is safe? We have some tips. Sanitize surfaces and utensils regularly. The CDC recommends cleaning surfaces with soap Read More...
Why connecting farmers with food banks is a win-win for both parties
As we discussed yesterday, the demand for food bank assistance has increased dramatically due to COVID-19. Now, the American Farm Bureau and Feeding America are trying to meet demands by collaborating with farmers who have lost demand for their agricultural goods. Food banks are reporting a 40 Read More...
Vietnam sets “rice ATMs” across its cities to help those out of work
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...
California food bank meets increasing needs with drive-through pantries
Food banks are experiencing increased demand in the face of COVID-19. Dedicated volunteers are working hard to bring supplies to those in need. One food pantry in Ventura County is opening up drive-through sites to connect residents with food assistance safely and efficiently. Food Share, Read More...
You probably already have supplies on hand to make these natural egg dyes
Although Easter might look very different for many families this year, you can still celebrate the holiday from the comfort of your home. If you choose to take on some creative egg dying projects, COVID-19 may impact your access to egg dye. Here are some ways to make dye naturally at home with Read More...
Why you should start intermittent fasting at night
In recent years, diet trends such as intermittent fasting have popularized the practice of delayed or restricted eating for many people looking to manage caloric intake. Still, many open to restructuring their schedules have the same question: When is the right time to avoid eating? The answer is Read More...
The UAE is going all in on indoor farming
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is situated in the scorching Arabian desert, which makes growing food outdoors a nightmare. The UAE currently imports 80 percent of its food because of this, but the government is pushing hard to localize food through the power of indoor farming. In an industrial Read More...