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Gillibrand appeals to Senate for $1.2B for older Americans nutrition program
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UN Nutrition & partners tackle Liberia’s food insecurity – Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news
UN Nutrition, in collaboration with the Scaling up Nutrition (SUN) Secretariat, and the Ministry of Health here has undertaken a Nutrition Stakeholder and Action Mapping exercise to identify nutrition stakeholders’ activities and areas of implementation in all fifteen counties of Liberia. Persistent food insecurity in Liberia has been affecting the country’s nutrition status, necessitating urgent,…
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Faith-based groups urge support for nutrition programs
The Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty and Fellowship Southwest are among more than 250 faith-based organizations in Texas that urged Congress to pass a robust Farm Bill that includes strong support for nutrition programs. They joined the Feeding Texas network of food banks and church-based and community-supported food pantries from around the state—including at…
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Soybean meal – both a nutritional and prescriptive ingredient – mitigates respiratory disease impact on pig performance
Soybean meal contains functional bioactive molecules that can help mitigate swine respiratory disease (SRD) effects on pig growth and development. Feeding elevated soybean levels can be especially cost-effective during winter/spring seasons, when barns are closed tight and SRD is more typically a challenge for veterinarians and producers to overcome. In this episode, Feedstuffs’ Ann Hess…
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7 Healthy Foods that Will Help You Eat Better for Less
If you’ve been experiencing more pain at the supermarket checkout counter you’re not alone. Food prices for everything from cereal to eggs to meat have been on the upswing with another average 2.9% hike expected for 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Will it ever end? No wonder Americans are spending more of…
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Are chia seeds good for you?
In a groundbreaking achievement, scientists at Oregon State University have successfully sequenced the genome of the chia plant, offering a comprehensive blueprint that could revolutionize future research by harnessing this remarkable plant’s nutritional and health benefits. Published in a recent paper, the researchers delved into the molecular intricacies of chia genes, identifying specific genes associated…
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New Varieties of Barley Have Enhanced Nutritional Profiles
NEW VARIETY … New varieties of hulless barley have been developed, which contain more nutrients PUBLISHED ON December 14, 2023 Highland Specialty Grains has been working to improve all of the varieties in its portfolio, including the hulless or naked food barley varieties. (Photo: Melissa Askew, Unsplash) MOSES LAKE, Wash. — Highland Specialty Grains, Inc.,…
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Algae as a surprising source of environmentally friendly protein to support muscle turnover – American Society for Nutrition
With more of us looking for alternatives to eating animals, new research has found a surprising environmentally friendly source of protein – algae. The University of Exeter study has been published in The Journal of Nutrition and is the first of its kind to demonstrate that the ingestion of two of the most commercially available…
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Starbucks New Merry Mint White Mocha Is Missing Nutritional Info. What’s Actually In It?
Starbucks has another holiday treat for customers: the limited edition Merry Mint White Mocha. In addition to the lineup of festive beverages announced in November, customers can purchase the Merry Mint White Mocha now through Dec. 22, but only on the app. And it’s not an official drink — it’s a variation of the Iced…
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EQUII Launches Added Fiber Version of Pioneering Complete Protein Breads, Setting New Standard for Nutritional Bread
San Francisco, CA – EQUII, the trailblazing complete protein bread pioneer, has unveiled its latest triumph in nutritional innovation – the introduction of its new EQUII Complete Protein and Added Fiber breads, which are available in both Premium Classic Wheat + Fiber and Premium Multi-Grain + Fiber. These new exceptional breads are set to redefine the nutritional value…
