Imagine living in a city where half of the people struggle to get enough food. Now, add to that the constant fear of violence in your neighborhood. Sounds scary, right? Well, that's the reality for many adults and older adults living in a health district of Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul. A recent
Imagine you're sitting in a room where big decisions about food are made. In South Africa and Ghana, those decisions often prioritize business interests over nutrition. Why is that? Let's dive into the political game of food policy. In these countries, food systems are ruled by a mix of governments
Food allergies are tricky because they can strike in unexpected ways. This study, involving multiple centers, aimed to understand the connection between how much allergenic food is consumed and the severity of reactions in real-life situations. The researchers found that the amount of food isn't the
Between 2020 and 2024, the Eastern Mediterranean region saw several countries struggling with extreme food and nutrition insecurity. Nations like Afghanistan, Yemen, Somalia, Sudan, and Gaza were especially affected. In 2020, Afghanistan and Yemen had nearly half their populations facing severe food
Imagine paying more for your favorite fruits, veggies, and even beer from south of the border. The U. S. imports a lot of its fresh produce from Mexico, which could reportedly face new tariffs under Trump. The bottom line? You might feel the pinch in your wallet while shopping. Mexico is a major su
Imagine this: you're preparing your Thanksgiving salad, and you notice something's off with your tortilla strips. Turns out, these aren't tortilla strips at all, but crispy onions – and they've got wheat in them! This is exactly what happened with Fresh Gourmet Tortilla Strips Santa Fe Style. Sugar
Have you heard about the recent stir in the food world? A popular tortilla chip salad topper is being recalled in 20 states due to an unexpected allergen. Sugar Foods, the company behind the snack, discovered wheat in their Fresh Gourmet Tortilla Strips Santa Fe Style. Yikes! This is a big no-no for
Imagine if the way you eat could be tailored just for you. That's the goal of a massive nutrition study going on right now. Scientists are trying to figure out how different people respond to the same food, based on their genes, culture, and environment. They've got volunteers like Sheryn Stover, wh
Did you know that the delicious street food you grab on your lunch break might be hiding a not-so-delicious secret? A Brooklyn restaurant called Guisa’o has been in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. It's become the headquarters for an illegal food-vending scheme where up to 50 migrant women s
A recent outbreak of listeria, a serious foodborne illness, has led to the death of a California infant and sickened ten other people. The source of the outbreak has been traced back to ready-to-eat meat and poultry products from Yu Shang Food, Inc. , based in South Carolina. These products, includi
