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How food giants are using same tricks as tobacco industry
A wise man once said: ‘Humans are the only species smart enough to engineer their own food – and dumb enough to eat it.' For the truth of this, just look at yourself in the mirror. Yes, you're overweight, and you know exactly what you…
Amazon's Fight With Unions Heads to Whole Foods Market
At a sprawling Whole Foods Market in Philadelphia, a battle is brewing. The roughly 300 workers are set to vote on Monday on whether to form the first union in Amazon's grocery business. Several store employees said they hoped a union could…
Naturopathy doctor reveals how to deal with food poisoning
Naturopathic doctor Janine Bowring revealed the tips in a new video on TikTok She revealed seven things you can do in order to combat dreaded food poisoning READ MORE: Gen Z are REFUSING to drink in latest 'rebellion against norms' A naturopathic…
The FDA banned Red 3 food coloring. A scientist explains the dye's history and health risks
Red 3 – also called FD&C Red No. 3, erythrosine or E127 – has been widely used in food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals since its FDA approval in 1969. You've likely encountered Red 3 before. It's a common additive to many candies…
How writing about female cannibals changed my relationship with food
My conflict with food began before I was born. According to family lore, I couldn't be sated, even in utero. I consumed everything, apparently putting my twin at such risk that we were delivered prematurely. There are even stories of me climbing…
The U.S. Pledged to Halve Food Waste-We're Nowhere Close
In September 2015, the U.S. set an ambitious target of reducing its food loss and waste by 50 percent. The idea was to reduce the amount of food that ends up in landfills, where it emits greenhouse gases as it decomposes, a major factor…
The Bridge at Leigh: Community food market is 'absolute lifesaver', says customer - BBC News
Image source, BBC / Jasmine Du Fraisse A community food market which sells surplus produce at low prices is 'an absolute life saver', a regular customer has said. The Bridge at Leigh in the Wigan town was opened to help support families who would…
Fast food is a staple of American culture, but some of its workers struggle to survive
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which…
What is the world's deadliest food?
Food is vital to life, but sometimes what we eat can be deadly. We generally try to avoid what we know to be toxic or avoid common allergens, like peanuts, if we are allergic to them. But what is the deadliest food that people eat routinely? The…
Saturday Kitchen's Matt Tebbutt takes swipe at Mo Gilligan amid food tip
Saturday Kitchen's Matt Tebbutt couldn't resist a cheeky jibe on the BBC programme when guest Mo Gilligan offered up his culinary know-how. The telly chef and host was at the helm for another episode of the beloved cookery show, joined by kitchen…
Health food eatery E+Rose Wellness debuts in Atlanta and more Atlanta restaurant news
The first metro Atlanta location of Nashville-based health food concept E+Rose Wellness is now open. Located at 1100 Howell Mill Road in the Westside Provisions District, the cafe is the first of three planned for the area, with locations in…
Farmers claim 'food not important to government' in fresh tractor tax protests in UK
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which…
Check Out This Giant AI-Powered 'Spice Dispenser' for Dorks Too Timid to Properly Season Their Food
Back in 2017, a buzzy multi-million dollar startup called Juicero — which sold a high tech, WiFi-enabled fruit and veggie juicer that had taken health circles by storm — imploded spectacularly when Bloomberg discovered that you could…
10 Misconceptions in Food History
Food history is filled with myths and misunderstandings that have persisted for centuries, shaping how we view what we eat today. From the origins of iconic dishes to the cultural significance of certain ingredients, many of the stories we think we…
Fast food is a staple of American culture, but some of its workers struggle to survive
FRESNO, TEXAS — FRESNO, Texas (AP) — The only moment TiAnna Yeldell has to herself is when she's sleeping, and that doesn't happen much. The 44-year-old single mom of three works 80-hour weeks to provide for her children, ages 8, 14…
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