Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube. Supplied/KZN government For the next three years, small businesses are expected to fill the shoes of Pacina Retail, the company at odds with the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education and its national school nutrition programme (NSNP). Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube announced the development during her post-cabinet briefing of the provincial executive on Thursday afternoon.…

1. Background a. The Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Food Systems and Nutrition Policy has been developed to support an outstanding postgraduate research student in the Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney to undertake research in in food systems and nutrition policy. b. This scholarship is supported by Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research)…

Dec. 15, 1923 Taxes are but one cent higher this year than last, the total of the city, county, state, and school levy being $38.06 for each thousand dollars of valuation. City taxes here are collected in May and June and the county, state, and school taxes are payable after the first of December. Collections…

Wilson explains that “protein consists of amino acids and provides the building blocks of life, including the raw materials for our neurotransmitters, muscles, tissues, enzymes, blood and more.” Per the expert, protein also helps keep blood sugar stable, stimulates our metabolism, supports exercise performance, helps detoxify the body and lets our brain know when we…

A recent study has shed light on the potential relationship between diet and Alzheimer’s disease. It suggests that a shift towards a more plant-based diet could be associated with a decreased risk of Alzheimer’s disease. This adds to a growing body of preliminary evidence that dietary choices may significantly impact cognitive health. However, it’s important…

Bananas turn black in colour when they are overripe. Many don’t like them, but wait if you are about to throw them away. You can combine them with ragi (finger millet) powder to make a tasty and nutritious snack that children will simply love to munch on. Here’s the easy recipe: Ingredients3 overripe black bananas1…

The new funding from federal and state Farm to School grant programs will improve agriculture and food education for nine high-need schools in all five boroughs, including the High School of Environmental Studies in Hell’s Kitchen, by fostering stronger connections with local farmers and improving food and economic equity in historically underserved and marginalized communities.…

“This strategic collaboration streamlines the process of acquiring essential ingredients, making it easier for individuals to stay on track with their customized precision nutrition plans and prioritize their health,” the company said in a statement. An emerging player in the personalized nutrition space, AHARA​ develops “precision nutrition” plans based on evidence-based recommendations that are validated…