Tag: really healthy foods

Are UPFs really that bad? Here’s what food experts say on the rise of ultra-processed foods

Vegans eat more ultra-processed foods than any other diet. How bad is that really for health and the environment? Veganism has the potential to promote healthy eating as people ditch meat – but the rise of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) could barely have any positive effects. Product launches for plant-based convenience foods tripled between 2013 and 2018. In the UK, half the population have added meat substitutes to their diets, while almost a third opt for alternative milks. Many of these plant-based substitutes are classified as UPFs: foods that have undergone heavy processing to improve their perishability and taste. UPFs are…

10 nutritious, homegrown foods to eat this Canada Day

This summer, whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue, having a picnic or dining on a restaurant patio, put Canada on your menu with these nutritious locally grown and produced foods. While many ingredients are available throughout the country, each region produces its own unique local foods. Here’s a snapshot (it’s not inclusive) of Canada’s foods to celebrate and savor from coast to coast to coast. Open this photo in gallery: Salmon is packed with nutrition. Six ounces of grilled sockeye salmon serves up 44 grams of protein, three days’ worth of vitamin B12 (7.6 mcg), a full day’s worth of…

Wildlife charity gets new leader and renewed sense of purpose

Jo Lewis joins wildlife charity as CEO (Image: Wiltshire Wildlife Trust) A NEW strategic plan for nature and a new chief executive officer has just been announced by a well-known wildlife charity. Jo Lewis joins the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust in August taking over from current chief executive, Dr Gary Mantle MBE following his 33 years in the role. Jo worked for the Soil Association as policy and strategy director for eight years. Read more: Stonehenge to benefit from King Charles III Coronation She said: “I feel so privileged to be taking over the reins from Gary and joining the Wiltshire…

Lower income households struggle to afford healthy foods as prices rise in NI

Lower income households are struggling to buy healthy foods as the impact of inflation sees the cost of a weekly food shop eating up almost half of their total income, a new report has found. A survey by safefood on the cost of a healthy food basket reveals that for a two-parent household, who rely on benefits, their weekly food shop is £169 or 45 per cent of their income. This marks an increase of 4.3 per cent since the last research was conducted in 2020. The report also found that a food basket for a pensioner living on their…