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Changes to school dinners as food to be banned in major UK update
School dinners are set to undergo a major overhaul as part of a UK-wide menu change that bans certain foods. The strict changes are part of a sweeping standards overhaul aimed at tackling childhood obesity and tooth decay. Deep-fried food will be…
Deep-fried food to be banned on school menus and sugary treats cut down
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Fried nuggets and steamed sponges off menu in school food overhaul in England
The government is to announce an overhaul to school food standards in England that will lead to calorific classics such as fish and chips and steamed sponges being banned. The new rules of the first major update to school food standards in 13 years…
Four common foods Dr Michael Mosley warned us about
The late Dr Michael Mosley warned his followers about a number of so-called 'healthy' foods that may not be as beneficial as we might believe. Before his tragic death in 2024, the fitness and nutrition expert shared a wealth of health guidance…
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Deep-fried food to be banned from school menus in bid to tackle childhood obesity
Deep-fried food is set to be entirely removed from school menus across England, while sugary treats will face strict limitations, under a comprehensive overhaul of standards designed to combat childhood obesity and widespread tooth decay. The…
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At 50, Maggi stays India's 2-minute comfort food-but can it keep up with changing tastes?
There are very few food brands in India that can claim the kind of emotional equity Maggi has built over decades. From late-night hostel cravings and hill station pit stops to quick fixes in urban kitchens, the yellow pack has been a constant. As…
5 Tax Day food deals to score, from free treats to BOGO subs and more
With Tax Day approaching, restaurant chains are rolling out deals aimed at helping customers save on meals. As households juggle paperwork, payments and deadlines, these limited-time promotions offer ways to cut costs during a typically busy time…
California law drives up costs. Farm Bill serves food price fix
Should families living in Utah or Kentucky be footing the bill for foolish policy decisions made in California ? Unfortunately, that is a reality facing Americans across the country who are paying higher prices for a pack of bacon or a dozen eggs…
Eat This Food Every Day to Slow How Fast You're Aging
A large U.S. study analyzing nearly 5,000 people linked diets built around plant-based foods to slower biological aging. That means it won't slow the physical appearance of aging, but rather it slows your DNA's level of decay. It's all based on…
I love food - so I tried to find out if you can actually get paid to eat
If there's one thing I'll happily admit to wasting time on, it's food. I love cooking. I plan weekends around meals. And I can lose hours watching someone crisp up roast potatoes or slice into a perfectly cooked steak on social media. It's part…
24 Foods That People Say Are So Much Cheaper When They Make Them At Home
'Spaghetti sauce. Instead of buying that expensive name-brand spaghetti sauce, do the following. Get a big can or jar of tomato paste. Add fried onions, garlic, oregano, olive oil, salt, pepper, sugar. If you want, add ground beef, or textured soy.
Maple Leaf Foods: Re-Rated, But Upside Still On The Table (TSX:MFI:CA)
Maple Leaf Foods is transitioning into a pure-play CPG company, with improved margins and reduced risk after its spin-off from Canada Packers. MFI:CA delivered 8.1% revenue growth and a 21.7% FY 2025 adjusted EBITDA increase, driven by value-added…
Princess Kate's favourite food is a popular dish - but Prince William's not a fan
Princess Kate and Prince William enjoy cooking at home with their children The royal family enjoy the same meals that we do and there's one in particular that Princess Kate loves. Although, despite her fondness for the food favourite –…
New food ban for UK schools in major crackdown update April 13
School meals are poised for a significant transformation as part of nationwide menu reforms that will prohibit certain foods. The stringent measures form part of an extensive standards review aimed at combating childhood obesity and dental decay.
Haiti stares down starvation as Iran War drives 200,000 into acute food emergency status
For a factory worker in Haiti, the war in distant Iran means he now has to walk two hours to work and the same distance home each day, because he can no longer afford public transportation. On a recent morning, Alexandre Joseph, 35, fretted about…
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