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Give Yourself Permission to Eat Food (and Enjoy It!)First things first, eat. “A body and brain deprived of food will fixate on food. When we don’t eat enough, this food fixation is an attempt to drive us toward finding energy, nourishment, and safety,” says Abbie Attwood, MS, She/Her, Founder & Owner, Abbie Attwood Wellness. “This is called hunger. And despite what diet culture wants us to believe, it’s a survival mechanism, not a design flaw.”The first step to quieting that food noise and critical voice is to actually do the thing it’s telling you to do: eat. But more than that,…
Please note that this is an Archived article and may contain content that is out of date. The use of she/her/hers pronouns in some articles is not intended to be exclusionary. Eating disorders can affect people of all genders, ages, races, religions, ethnicities, sexual orientations, body shapes, and weights.By Quinn Nystrom, MS I’ve lived with type 1 diabetes for over 25 years. When I was diagnosed back in the late 90s, the way that we were told how to manage our diabetes was far different than it is today. For example, back then, I was told I would need to…
Washington, D.C. — House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Subcommittee on Health Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY) announced a Subcommittee legislative hearing titled “Evaluating FDA Human Foods and Tobacco Programs.” “From the infant formula shortage, to lead poisoning in applesauce, to an onslaught of illegal Chinese vapes, Americans—and particularly children and teenagers—are at risk of consuming dangerous products, especially without safer alternatives and clear rules in place,” said Chairs Rodgers and Guthrie. “This hearing will give our Members a chance to hear from the head of the Human Foods Program as well as the head of the…
CHICAGO – September 3, 2024 – The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a nonprofit scientific organization committed to advancing the science of food and its application across the global food system, is proud to announce that Christopher Daubert, PhD, vice chancellor and dean of the University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR), became IFT’s 85th President effective September 1, 2024. Previous IFT President, Sean Leighton, global vice president of food safety, quality and regulatory at Cargill, completed his one-year term on August 31, 2024. Prior to joining the University of Missouri in 2017, Daubert spent more than two…
National Nutrition Week, observed annually from September 1st to 7th, is an initiative taken by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India. This health campaign aims to raise awareness about the importance of nutrition for health and well-being. In India, the focus on nutrition is more critical than ever, as the nation continues to grapple with challenges like child malnutrition, anemia, and lifestyle-related diseases. The event focuses on educating the populace about the incredible benefits of good nutrition and the role it plays in averting the risk of several health conditions. National Nutrition Week 2024 delivers an opportunity…
Checkers has announced that it has joined forces with world-renowned chef and healthy eating advocate Jamie Olivier to endorse its new partnership with Discovery Vitality’s HealthyFood benefit which launched on 1 September.Oliver, an outspoken advocate for healthy eating, believes the Checkers HealthyFood benefit is a positive initiative for South African shoppers.“Anything that can help people on the path to cooking and eating delicious, nutritious food is a win in my book. We have to acknowledge that this journey starts with our shopping baskets, so I’m delighted to support the launch of Checkers’ new partnership with Discovery Vitality,” Oliver said.By rewarding…
Introduction Need for coordinated research on FF—PIMENTO The impact of food systems on planetary health is a societal issue of paramount importance requesting a transition towards more sustainable diets (1, 2). This transition resonates with the growing consumer demand for natural and healthier products available at affordable prices (3). On the other hand, while a body of evidence indicates the importance of dietary diversity for human health (4), biodiversity is decreasing worldwide (5). In times when diets are rapidly changing towards highly processed foods, there is a critical need to maintain and improve food as a source of diverse nutrients…
World-renowned chef and healthy eating advocate Jamie Olivier has joined forces with Checkers to endorse its new partnership with Discovery Vitality’s HealthyFood benefit that launched on 1 September.World-renowned chef and healthy eating advocate Jamie Olivier has joined forces with Checkers to endorse its new partnership with Discovery Vitality’s healthy food benefit.Image supplied.Oliver, an outspoken advocate for healthy eating, believes the Checkers HealthyFood benefit is a positive initiative for South African shoppers.“Anything that can help people on the path to cooking and eating delicious, nutritious food is a win in my book.“We have to acknowledge that this journey starts with our…
The term “health food” often has a bad rep. “We recognise that the journey to better health is not always easy, which is why we developed the innovative HealthyFood benefit almost 20 years ago, and invested billions of Rands to help members make healthier food choices,” Dinesh Govender, Vitality CEO says.By lowering the cost barrier, increasing accessibility and empowering South Africans to make healthier food choices, the benefit features a Vitality indicator (a first in the country!) on the shelf labels for healthier food items, which are then offered at a discount to members.“People expect bland, boring foods but our partner…
According to Discovery Vitality’s latest research, regularly purchasing of healthy food can lead to a 13% reduction in the risk of obesity. With these latest findings, Vitality has enhanced its HealthyFood programme.“Purchasing behaviours have a profound influence on our dietary habits, which are linked to dietary risk factors that contribute to over seven million deaths globally per year. Our latest research underscores the health risks associated with poor dietary choices, highlighting that unhealthy food purchases not only contribute to these risks but are also made more accessible by the relatively high cost of healthier options,” says Vitality CEO, Dinesh Govender.“By…