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The May episodes of Omnivore feature not-to-be-missed expert commentary on the latest food system innovations, challenges, and cutting-edge science. Katharina Diehl, scaling specialist at HarvestPlus, talks about the impact HarvestPlus’ work has had in Nairobi and what it plans to do with the Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge Grand Prize to scale the impact. Professor Anuradha Prakash talks about how to bring business skills into food science curricula through Chapman University’s dual MS/MBA program. IFT President-Elect Chris Daubert discusses the impact of the looming enrollment cliff on feeding the talent pipeline in the food sciences. Plus: This episode…
Czech start-up Bene Meat Technologies has released the first samples of its cultured meat for pet food, and is currently looking for an industry partner who will allow the product to appear on shelves in a number of markets by the end of this year.Tomaš Kubeš, the company’s cofounder, told Petfood Industry that at this year’s Interzoo 2024 show in Nuremberg, Germany, the company presented the first samples of cultivated meat chunks in gravy for cats and dogs, manufactured with the use of cultivated cells.“We’re leading the race for the introduction of cultivated meat into pet food, and we’re looking for partners who…
The Allan Labor Government is making sure Victorians struggling with an eating disorder can get the care they need to live a full and healthy life.That’s why the Victorian Budget 2024/25 is delivering a significant $31 million investment for vital tailored services and treatment options.This funding comes following the unprecedented global pandemic and the pervasive impact of social media which have both caused a significant rise in new eating disorders and relapses – a statistic that is sadly replicated worldwide.The package includes $6.4 million to deliver 10 dedicated early intervention professionals in the communities that need them most through Area…
It’s the classic image of a lonely woman: Bridget Jones, wrapped in a duvet and clutching a half-eaten tub of Ben & Jerry’s. And if, like her, you’ve found yourself reaching for junk food when you’re by yourself, you’re far from alone. New research from UCLA in America has found that loneliness is strongly linked to craving – and eating – more rubbish. The research found that women who perceive themselves to be lonely showed more brain activity in areas associated with food cravings, especially when shown pictures of high-calorie or sugary foods. The study of 93 women found that the same group…
Influencer Remi Bader has been sharing her experience with binge eating and her health plans.She now says she will longer talk about her health journey online because of the comments.Bader begged viewers to stop commenting on her body in a tearful video.Remi Bader, a fashion and lifestyle TikTok influencer and Victoria’s Secret ambassador, said she has decided to no longer share her health journey online due to negative comments about her body.Bader, who has 2.3 million TikTok followers, has previously spoken out on the platform about her experience with binge eating. In May last year, she shared that she was…
Co-authored by Taylor Alves and Robert T. Muller, Ph.D. Eating disorders have the highest overall death rate of any mental illness. Globally, eating disorders affect at least 9 percent of the population. With the rise in attention surrounding weight loss drugs like Ozempic, what are the concerns for those living with eating disorders? Ozempic has been widely covered in the media for its benefits as a weight loss drug. Originally intended to treat Type 2 diabetes, it belongs to a class of medications called GLP-1 agonists. Ozempic works by imitating hormones that make people feel full for longer, curb cravings,…
Co-authored by Taylor Alves and Robert T. Muller, Ph.D. Eating disorders have the highest overall death rate of any mental illness. Globally, eating disorders affect at least 9 percent of the population. With the rise in attention surrounding weight loss drugs like Ozempic, what are the concerns for those living with eating disorders? article continues after advertisement Ozempic has been widely covered in the media for its benefits as a weight loss drug. Originally intended to treat Type 2 diabetes, it belongs to a class of medications called GLP-1 agonists. Ozempic works by imitating hormones that make people feel full…
Source: cottonbro studio/Pexels Eating disorders (EDs) are psychiatric illnesses involving disordered relationships with food and pathological body weight/shape dissatisfaction. As both psychological and biological illnesses, EDs are notoriously difficult to treat, with high rates of relapse.1 A unique characteristic of EDs that makes recovering from these illnesses especially challenging is the ED voice.2 The ED voice is a negative, internal dialogue people with these illnesses have that comments on their weight, body shape, weight-related behaviors (i.e., laziness), and overall self-worth. This internal voice is difficult to quiet and helps maintain EDs by distorting reality, prioritizing thinness, justifying ED behaviors, and…
It’s the classic image of a lonely woman: Bridget Jones, wrapped in a duvet and clutching a half-eaten tub of Ben & Jerry’s.And if, like her, you’ve found yourself reaching for junk food when you’re by yourself, you’re far from alone. New research from UCLA in America has found that loneliness is strongly linked to craving – and eating – more rubbish.The research found that women who perceive themselves to be lonely showed more brain activity in areas associated with food cravings, especially when shown pictures of high-calorie or sugary foods.The study of 93 women found that the same group…
Co-authored by Taylor Alves and Robert T. Muller, Ph.D. Eating disorders have the highest overall death rate of any mental illness. Globally, eating disorders affect at least 9 percent of the population. With the rise in attention surrounding weight loss drugs like Ozempic, what are the concerns for those living with eating disorders? article continues after advertisement Ozempic has been widely covered in the media for its benefits as a weight loss drug. Originally intended to treat Type 2 diabetes, it belongs to a class of medications called GLP-1 agonists. Ozempic works by imitating hormones that make people feel full…