Healthy communities thrive on healthy food! 🥦🍎 This #NationalNutritionMonth, let's explore solutions that ensure everyone can access fruits & veggies. FPHNYC supports programs like Get the Good Stuff, one of the only fully electronic nutrition incentive programs in the nation to include frozen, canned, and dried fruits, vegetables, and beans alongside fresh produce. 🥕🍇🍅 #NutritionForAll 🌱 Learn more:
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🥰 I love to see innovations happening at large scale and in real life like this one. A monetary nutrition incentive from soda tax! Maybe there are many others I'm not aware, in which case, please, share! Their uptake is impressive: "In the third quarter of 2023, in Longmont, 97% of the coupons were redeemed." 😲 I'd love to learn if they evaluated impact as well. 🤔 In a program for pregnant women from the Driscoll Health Plan that I am involved in, the use of the $40 monthly grocery store gift cards is also impressive: about 80% of the mailed cards have less than $5 left after 45 days. If evaluation of these real life initiatives is well thought out, we can learn what traditional academic research (constraint by certain funding boundaries and expectations) cannot always show; in my experience due to their limited reach and system integration challenges. A city has the power to mobilize and integrate. (Acknowledging here there is always pros and cons to everything, but my opinion holds.) 💡That's why I love applied research and eval so much! 🤩 (Too bad it's not always done in these real-life initiatives) #foodsecurity #nutritionsecurity #foodpolicy #incentive #fruitsandvegetables #programevaluation
Director at Nutrition & Physical Activity Program, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
“This program is part of a growing wave of nutrition incentive projects across the country. The goal is not just to get food to people who can't afford it, but to allow them to buy and choose their own nutritious food. The federal government pays for many of these programs, but they are often supplements for federal benefits that aren't available to everyone, including people who are undocumented. Some places, like Boulder, are generating their own funding through a local soda tax, which has the added benefit of making unhealthy food less appealing.”
To get fresh vegetables to people who need them, one city puts its soda tax to work
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#BoostYourBudgetWeek may be over… but there are more money-saving #BenefitsPrograms to talk about! One example is the Senior Food Box Program, which helps eligible participants improve their diets with nutritious surplus food. Learn how #OlderAdults can find a program near them.👇 #FoodAssistance #HealthyAging https://lnkd.in/eKFjWe88
What is the Senior Food Box Program?
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Did you know only 1 in 15 Australians eat their recommended 5 servings of vegg ies a day? In a cost-of-living crisis, eating well makes perfect sense. At just 65 cents per serve, veggies are not only nutritious but affordable! There's a misconception that eating healthy is expensive, but grocery baskets that meet daily dietary guidelines actually cost 7% less than the average basket. Beyond personal health, the impact is huge for society. Australia’s healthcare system spends $24 billion on preventable risk factors. So, why not make a small change today and add an extra serve of veggies to your dinner tonight! #Health #Nutrition #EatTheRainbow #Veggies
Australians are not eating enough vegetables and it's not just our health that is suffering
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Food Program Specialist, Creative Director of Food Programs, Gastronomer Looking for the Next Creative Endeavor
Food-as-Medicine is Picking Up Steam Across the Food and Nutrition World The healing properties of food date back over two thousand years. Some of us remember our Grandma’s special tea, which broke a fever or lessened the severity of a cold. Today, health professionals promote well-being through food-as-medicine programs, including food prescriptions or apps promoting healthy eating. Perhaps the oldest and most prolific member of the food-as-medicine movement is the Mediterranean Diet, synonymous with longevity and related to a regimen rich in fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains. However, this is not the only place where food high in antioxidants, polyphenols, and minerals is consumed. For instance, food in the African diaspora is equally healthy. As food-as-medicine becomes mainstream, I hope that all nations will be a part of the conversation embracing the healthful aspect of their diet to create a movement that is nourishing, accessible, and culturally appropriate. What are the foods of your culture that nourish and heal? #foodbusiness #foodculture #consumerbehavior #growingfoodconnections #sustainablefoodnetwork #organicfood #sustainablefood #vegan #Plantbased #eatlessmeat #JaneStreetCapitol #CatalystKitchen #EmployeeDining #foodtrends #foodequity #foodculture #foodhistory #foodanthropology #foodhistory #sociologyoffood #foodpsychology #anatomyoftaste #foodservicemanagementtrends #foodadvocacy #foodpoicy #foodmarketing #ultraprocessedpeople #RockefellerFoundation #OFNS #foodpolicy #wellnessintheschools #metcouncil #schoolfood #farmbill
Creating an inclusive food-as-medicine movement that respects consumers, communities, cultures
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Join the Just One more Campaign and eat just one more for your health and the planet. We are asking communities across Leeds to eat 'Just One More' portion of vegetables every day for your health and for the planet. WHY JOIN THE CAMPAIGN? Almost half of the adults in Leeds eat fewer than five portions of fruit or vegetables per day. When good food is hard to afford and access, our health and wellbeing suffers. By helping more people in Leeds to eat a healthy, nutritious diet that aligns with the NHS recommended EatWell guidelines, we can save lives and improve quality of life for thousands of people. And because diets that are good for us tend to be better for the planet too, doing so will accelerate our journey to become a net zero city. HOW TO GET INVOLVED. There’s still time to get involved. You can go to our campaign resources on the FoodWise Leeds website and share them with others. You can start up a conversation about eating more veg with work colleagues, friends and family. You can share what’s on your plate on social media tagging @FoodWiseLeeds or @ZestLeeds The campaign resources provides ideas to help you, your friends, work colleagues and family to eat more veg. Here are a few ideas about what to share: Share the positive impact eating veg has on your health. Share the positive impact eating more veg has on the planet Share ideas and schemes that bridge the gap and lower the cost as we are very aware that many families are struggling to afford high quality food ( especially veg) at affordable prices. Share a picture of the veg you are eating, or your favourite healthy recipes Plant just one more for the planet. NEED MORE PERSUASION? https://lnkd.in/eJatq7fV
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Life is all about turning frustration into innovation! Maybe not for everyone. But definitely for Meghana Narayan and Shauravi M., the founders of Wholsum Foods (Slurrp Farm and Millé). Slurrp Farm is a healthy food brand under the umbrella of Wholsum Foods (Slurrp Farm and Millé), focused on providing nutritious and tasty food options for children and families. The brand addresses the gap in the market for healthy, convenient, and delicious food products for kids and adults alike. Two accomplished professionals, armed with degrees from Oxford and Cambridge, were dismayed by popular children's food products, containing preservatives, ingredients with unpronounceable names in a clear departure from the rich culinary of our country. The taste of so-called healthy options was found lacking, leading the two friends to start experimenting and recreating the tasty snacks of their childhood, taking a modern, nutritious approach. The trials and errors also led to connections – with children finally liking a ragi cookie from the hundredth batch and asking for more, or a farmer talking about his grandmother’s recipe for millet porridge! "Every product has a story," they say. "And often, it's a story of a child's smile or a farmer's pride." Primarily aimed at children aged 6 months to 12 years from health-conscious families, the brand promotes nutritious eating habits from an early age with foods that appeal to kids, made of traditional Indian grains and ingredients in a revival of sorts. Velocity #Innovation #HealthyEating #SlurrpFarm #WholesomeFoods #NutritionForKids #HealthySnacks #FoodForFamilies #ChildhoodNutrition #TraditionalGrains #RagiCookies #MilletPorridge #HealthyLiving #FarmToTable #IndianCuisine #HealthyKids #ModernNutrition #FoodRevolution #HealthConscious #NutritiousSnacks #FamilyMeals
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✊ Bite Back sharing the information the world needs to hear! From my recent dissertation research into children's breakfast cereals, I have an understanding of how complex, technologically advanced and complicated the regulations and legislation in this area are! 🤯 The conversation gets even more confusing when you look at specific products and realise Coco Pops are classified as healthy by HFSS/Nutrient Profiling Model standards (scoring 2 points), compared to Fruit and Fibre which is considered less healthy (scoring 11 points)! ⁉ How can we communicate a health-promoting message if reformulation continues to be so advanced and complicated?!
Bite Back's second #FuelUsDontFoolUs report is out today! This report looks at whether food giants are using child-appealing tactics responsibly. We found that 78% of products with child appealing packaging sold by the 10 biggest food manufacturers are unhealthy. This is despite the fact these companies claim they do not market to children and at a time when the health of 1 in 3 children is at risk from food related ill-health. Think cartoon characters, unconventional shapes and colours, toys and prizes. Products our young people identified included Kellogg's Froot Loops, M&Ms, Nestle's Smarties yoghurt, PepsiCo's Monster Munch, Mars' M&Ms. Again as with our previous report, top of the list were Mondelez (58 products) and Ferrero (22 products) for whom 100% of their child-appealing products were unhealthy, Mars was not far behind with 97%. Nestle had the highest number of child appealing products (59) with 56% being unhealthy. Here are the key findings in more detail: 1. Out of 262 food products with child-appealing packaging surveyed - including crisps, cereals, ice cream and confectionery - 78% (205) were HFSS and/or met the criteria for a red traffic light label. 2. Of the ten businesses included in the analysis, we found that for seven of them - Ferrero, Kellogg’s, Mars, Mondelez, Nestlé, Pepsico and Unilever - the majority of their child-appealing products were unhealthy. However the number of unhealthy child appealing products varied significantly, ranging from 58 from Mondelez to 10 from Unilever. 3. The data showed some businesses are making an effort to use child appealing packing more responsibly. Danone has no child appealing unhealthy products and Kraft Heinz has just one. Later this morning 3 of our youth activists will give evidence to the House of Lords Food, Diet & Obesity Committee. They will call on the Government to regulate to stop misleading health claims and manipulative marketing on unhealthy products to protect our children's health. We are sleepwalking into a preventable health crisis for millions of children. We need companies to act responsibly and Government to introduce regulation which we know many companies want. The Jamie Oliver Group Future Food Movement Impact on Urban Health The Food Foundation Anne Longfield CBE James Bethell Henry Dimbleby Dr Dolly van Tulleken Peter Freedman Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) ShareAction Sustain: The alliance for better food and farming The Consumer Goods Forum James Mayer Richard Hall Oonagh Turnbull Nilani Sritharan Kate Cawley Chris Gee Sharon Bligh Greg S Garrett Access to Nutrition Initiative D'Arcy W. Claire Johnson Neena Prasad UNICEF Corinna Hawkes Gunhild Anker Stordalen Lawrence Haddad CMG Obesity Health Alliance Food, Farming and Countryside Commission Sue Pritchard David Edwards Ali Morpeth (RNutr)
‘Unethical’ junk food packaging manipulates children into craving sweets, report claims
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🤢TODAY’S HORRIFIC HEADLINES🤢 FOOD GIANTS MOSTLY PROFITING FROM JUNK FOOD Source: Oxford University Study Why are we Dr Estrelita van Rensburg and Issy Warrack at Wellness EQ not surprised? When we advise clients, one of the first topics we discuss is What Choices are You Making? And What Is the Percentage of Real Food? in their diet. Our courses teach easy to do simple tips to get people back on track for their health. #eatwell #healthyeating #lowcarb #healthyliving #nutrition
Majority of food giants’ profit in UK comes from junk food
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World Food Day: A Global Call for Action and LIA’s Commitment to Healthier Eating Yesterday, on October 16th, the world celebrated World Food Day under the theme "Right to Food." This annual event serves as a powerful reminder of our collective responsibility to combat hunger and improve food security. This year also marks the beginning of FAO ’s 80-1 Countdown, a year-long initiative leading up to its 80th anniversary, emphasizing the need for accessible and nutritious food for all. While global organizations like FAO work diligently to build sustainable food systems, the idea of the "Right to Food" encompasses not just the availability of food but also its quality. This aligns perfectly with the mission of Less Is Adequate (LIA), which focuses on ensuring that children have access to meals that are nourishing and supportive of their overall well-being. In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy for families to overlook the importance of wholesome nutrition. LIA believes that every child deserves meals that not only satisfy hunger but also contribute to their health and growth. By promoting healthier eating habits and raising awareness about the importance of nutrition, we can empower families to make informed choices about what they feed their children. As FAO tackles the challenges of rebuilding agricultural systems and addressing climate issues, LIA emphasizes the importance of fostering a culture of health and well-being at home. Education plays a crucial role in this mission—by teaching families about balanced nutrition and inspiring them to prioritize healthy food choices, we can create a future where every child enjoys the benefits of a nutritious diet. Let’s take this opportunity to reflect on the impact we can all make. Whether it’s supporting global food initiatives or making conscious decisions about the meals we provide for our children, every action counts. Together, we can create a world where all children have not only enough to eat but also access to meals that nourish their bodies and minds. Real change starts at home. Let’s work towards a future where the right to food means both quantity and quality, ensuring that every bite contributes to a brighter, healthier tomorrow. #WorldFoodDay #RightToFood #FoodSecurity #HealthyEating #Nutrition #LessIsAdequate #SustainableFood #FoodEducation #ChildNutrition #EmpowerFamilies
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#Kaibosh101 We set our own nutritional targets for food parcels here at Kaibosh, aiming for 70% of rescued kai to be fresh food groups - this is fresh fruit and vegetables, meat, eggs, and dairy 🍎🥦 ☝️Fresh produce is often the most-requested item by our community organisations supporting people in need, because it's among the most nutritious and yet the most expensive types of food to buy. We all know that eating high number of fruits and veges can help protect against major illness. But #DidYouKnow only 1 in 9 people in Aotearoa eat their recommended daily intake of 5 servings of vegetables and 2 servings of fruit for a healthy adult - use your hand as a serving size 🖐️ That number drops to even less for people experiencing #FoodInsecurity 📉 Unequal access to food creates conditions where whānau lack adequate nutrition which reinforces the cycle of poverty by causing negative health outcomes, affecting people's ability to work and learn. At Kaibosh, we're so proud to bring dignity and choice to whānau doing it tough in our communities with our array of healthy and colourful rescued kai boxes 🌈 Anyone who connects with a community food organisation deserves access to good quality food that has high nutritional value. Because it's not just about the quantity of food that's available to eat, but the QUALITY of food we consume each day that affects our overall health. That's why we consider the needs of the end-user in the #FoodRescue journey at Kaibosh, knowing there's a balance to strike between food that's good enough to eat and food that's good for people's health 💚 #ZeroFoodWaste #ZeroFoodPoverty
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