Thursday, the 24th of May
#FoodFact: Hippocrates notes that dogs were somewhat indigestible while boiled puppy was an appropriate food for invalids.
Mandela’s personal chef publishes Cook Book
Ndoyiya’s book, co-written with Anna Trapido, is a charming collection of mostly rustic, classic South African recipes, including many of Mandela’s childhood favorites. [read more]
World Menu Report Shows U.S. Diners Face Barriers to Choosing Healthier Options
Unilever Food Solutions’ latest World Menu Report titled “Seductive Nutrition” finds that U.S. restaurant guests want the choice of eating healthier when dining out, but those good intentions do not always translate into action. [read more]
Waitress Weigh-In Lawsuit: Women Sue Restaurant For $15 Million
New York City eatery Sutton Place Restaurant and Bar is facing some serious charges from two former waitresses, who say their boss forced them to keep a spreadsheet of their weights. They’re suing to the tune of $15 million. [read more]
Study: ‘Obesity Genes’ May Influence Food Choices, Eating Patterns
Blame it on your genes? Researchers from The Miriam Hospital’s Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center say individuals with variations in certain “obesity genes” tend to eat more meals and snacks, consume more calories per day and often choose the same types of high fat, sugary foods. [read more]
Wednesday, the 23rd of May
#FoodFact: A row of corn always has an even number.
Study: Food & Romance
Married men will eat their peas to keep the peace, but many aren’t happy about it, and may even binge on unhealthy foods away from home. [read more]
Study: Americans Eat More Vegetables Than 5 Years Ago
Interestingly, 70 percent of those surveyed said they had bought fresh produce from a farmers’ market or stand in the past year, and more than 68 percent said they ate more whole grains, fruits and vegetables than they did five years ago. [read more]
Baby food ‘contaminated’ with antibiotics and other drugs
Baby food may contain small amounts of antibiotics and other veterinary drugs used to treat animals. The chemicals are particularly likely to be found in milk and chicken based foods. [read more]
Japan seeks to buy 152846 tons of Wheat
apan’s Ministry of Agriculture is looking to buy a total of 152,846 tonnes of food wheat from the United States and Canada in a third weekly tender this month. [read more]
Tuesday, the 22nd May
#FoodFact: Garlic is proven to be effective against bloodsuckers: mosquitoes, ticks… and vampires!
New cut of steak discovered
Jacob Nelson, a meat specialist at Oklahoma State University, says he found an “undervalued” cut of meat that has been dubbed The Vegas strip. [read more]
What Food Labels Really Mean
A 2011 study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association showed that less than 10 percent of participants looked at the calorie content of a nutrition label. [read more]
Obama Announces $3B Food Initiative For Africa
In a Symposium on Global Agriculture and Food Security on Friday, President Barack Obama “announced a plan to accelerate investments in developing world agriculture to meet rising food demands and improve nutrition, calling the New Alliance for Food Security and Nutrition a moral, economic and security imperative,” IIP Digital reports. [read more]
Global Food and Beverage Survey 2012-2013
Global food and beverage industry respondents identify China to be the most important region for growth among emerging markets, along with India and the Middle East. [read more]
Monday, the 21st May
#FoodFact: Beans have historically been a symbol of the embryo and of growth in most societies.
Study: Organic Eaters Might Be Meaner Than Their Counterparts
Eating organic food may make people develop a holier-than-thou complex, according to a new study in the journal Social Psychological and Personality Science. [read more]
It was World Baking Day on Sunday! See the Pics!
Cakes can be seen posing next to cars, pool tables and even at petrol stations. Others were seen surfing the waves and enjoying the stunning view from Table Mountain. [view images]
Chef answers strange questions: How to cook a Unicorn?
Anthony Bourdain stopped by Brooklyn’s The Great GoogaMooga Festival this weekend and as always, shared a lot of candid opinions about topics from Paula Deen to why you should make a good omelette. [read more]
Study: Healthy eating can cost less than junk food
An Agriculture Department study released last week found that most fruits, vegetables and other healthy foods cost less than foods high in fat, sugar and salt. [read more]
