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By David Downey | Contributing WriterCustomers line up early for big tamales in Claremont and French pastries in Temecula. They flock to the farmers market in Redlands for baked bread.But mostly people brave summer heat and traffic to snatch up trays of fresh veggies and fruit — some of it organically grown — when they shop at the dozens of farmers markets that pop up weekly across the Inland Empire.RELATED: Here’s where to find farmers markets in the Inland EmpireSuch markets are becoming increasingly popular in Riverside and San Bernardino counties and eastern Los Angeles County as consumers look to…
PATERSON — Shana Manradge could have given up her dream last year when city health officials, citing license issues, shut down the fresh food store that she was running through the internet out of her Paterson home.But Manradge was more resilient than that.City officials said she needed to open a traditional brick-and-mortar shop to get a retail license for selling food.So that’s what Manradge did. After conducting fundraisers and hunting for a location, Manradge on Saturday held the grand opening of “A Better Market” at 215 Rosa Parks Boulevard in Paterson’s 4th Ward. The store specializes in selling food from…
When it comes to heating up food, it’s generally recommended that you avoid microwaving stuff in plastic containers. But while many people are aware that this isn’t an ideal way to heat up food, many still do it. Even if you avoid microwaving plastics, it’s understandable to be fuzzy on details of why this isn’t ideal for food prep. So, why is it so bad to microwave plastics, and what can happen? Here’s the deal, according to toxicologists and an epidemiologist. Why is it so bad to microwave plastics, anyway? There are a few things to consider here. “Microwaving in…
HOW GOVERNMENT AGENCIES HELP With families and NGOs feeling the pinch from rising food costs, what other avenues exist to help low-income communities keep up with a nutritious diet? In a joint written reply to a parliamentary question last month, the Ministry of Health (MOH) and Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) said that they adopt a “multi-pronged strategy” to ensure lower-income families have access to nutritious meals. The Health Promotion Board works with supermarket chains under the Healthier Choice Symbol programme to increase the variety of healthier house brand products, which are typically more affordable. In response to…
In TODAY’s conversations with residents living in public rental flats, many of them echoed these sentiments: Despite being well aware of the importance of a nutritious diet, they said that they simply cannot afford it in the midst of rising costs of living. At the same time, the charities providing food supplies to these low-income families are also seeing their resources stretched as a result of lower donations and higher costs. As part of a push to encourage people to eat healthier, the health authorities unveiled on Thursday (Aug 22) a move to introduce nutrition labels for instant noodles, salt,…
At Alsana, we are committed to providing compassionate care to our clients. One of the key therapeutic approaches we use is Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT). This blog will help readers understand Compassion-Focused Therapy, its principles, techniques, and how Alsana integrates it into our programs to support those with eating disorders. What is CFT? Let’s start by defining Compassion; Compassion is a sensitivity to suffering in self and others, with a commitment to try to alleviate or prevent it. Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) differs from traditional therapy approaches that focus primarily on reducing negative emotions, instead also focusing on increasing positive emotions and…
At Alsana, we are committed to providing compassionate care to our clients. One of the key therapeutic approaches we use is Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT). This blog will help readers understand Compassion-Focused Therapy, its principles, techniques, and how Alsana integrates it into our programs to support those with eating disorders. What is CFT? Let’s start by defining Compassion; Compassion is a sensitivity to suffering in self and others, with a commitment to try to alleviate or prevent it. Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) differs from traditional therapy approaches that focus primarily on reducing negative emotions, instead also focusing on increasing positive emotions and…
Body Trust brings into consideration liberatory frameworks for understanding disruptions in our ability to land safely in our present moment body. It instills compassion for disruptions in our ability to experience safety in our body, and helps us explore new ways of relating with ourselves and our bodies.Body Trust means shifting from external messages about your weight, health and enoughness towards listening to and honoring the wisdom of your body. This approach is a radically different way of thinking about food, weight and health from the dominant weight-centric paradigm. However, a growing community of people of different body sizes, genders,…
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is setting aside one ambition and making room for another. Kennedy ended his independent presidential campaign Friday and endorsed former President Donald Trump. While announcing his decision, Kennedy said Trump had “asked to enlist me in his administration,” though Kennedy did not specify a role. On Tuesday, Kennedy’s running mate, Nicole Shanahan, told an interviewer the campaign was weighing whether to “join forces” with Trump and suggested that Kennedy would do an “incredible job” as secretary of health and human services. Trump later told CNN that he “probably would” appoint Kennedy to some role. “I didn’t know he…
A new study suggests those colorful, convenient options in the baby food aisle may not be as healthy as they seem.The study, published in the journal Nutrients, revealed many baby foods are loaded with excessive sugar and lack adequate protein. Snack foods and pouches were particularly problematic, with some packaging featuring up to 11 misleading health claims.Explore5 back-to-school health tips to set your kids up for successResearchers analyzed 651 products from top grocery chains, including Walmart, Kroger, Costco and Publix. None of these items met the international nutrition and promotion standards set by the World Health Organization. Even more concerning,…