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[POPULER FOOD] 5 Drinks High in Sugar

KOMPAS.com – This type of high-sugar drink is included in one of the most widely read news stories on Food Kompas.com from 22-24 August 2023. Apart from that, other news that has also received attention is related to the sweet iced tea franchise in Indonesia. Two news stories are among the five most popular news related to the benefits of papaya and the recipe for fried eggs in oyster sauce. For more details, here are the most popular news Food Kompas.com from August 22-24, 2023. Also read: 1. Five high-sugar drinks that should be avoided, including sweet iced tea A…
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Cancer fundraiser a ‘winning recipe’

The community showed up in droves to support the Southern Africa Animal Cancer Association’s (SAACA) Lace-Up for Cancer fundraiser at the Wild Coast Sun last Saturday morning. Monica Govender (left), Radha Naidoo, Vanessa Stephen wore pink tutus to show their support. It kicked off at 07:30, as South Coasters embarked on a legacy walk through the open venue.At the pool area, a morning and afternoon of fun-filled and interactive activities such as aqua zumba, yoga, garden meditation, fusion dance and acupuncture took place. Sandy Kathrayan Moodley leads the aqua zumba session. The provincial director of SAACA and event organizer, Madeleine…
Healthy Food

Cigna, HelloFresh Team Up To Improve Access to Healthy Food

Cigna Healthcare launched a partnership with HelloFresh on Tuesday to expand access to healthy food for those covered by their employer. Bloomfield, Connecticut-based Cigna Healthcare is the health benefits division of The Cigna Group. The insurer has about 19.5 million members. HelloFreshbased in Berlin, Germany, is a healthy food company that delivers food and recipes to people’s homes. Through the new partnership, up to 12 million members of Cigna’s employer customers will gain access to HelloFresh’s meals at a discounted rate. Employees can receive e-gift cards, discounted meal kit subscriptions or one-time food box deliveries. Each delivery includes pre-portioned ingredients…
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Food bank gets 39,000 lbs from Latter-Day Saints for wildfire relief

In an effort to help those affected by the wildfire disaster that is still affecting many throughout the Texas and Panhandle, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS) has made a truckload donation to the High Plains Food Bank (HPFB), which will be distributed throughout the region to families and individuals recovering from the destruction. The donation was delivered to the food bank Wednesday morning, including 39,680 pounds of non-perishable food items such as canned goods, rice, peanut butter, pasta, pancake mix, syrup and more. “We are here to donate some food that will bring some relief for…
Recipe

Recipe: Transform Asian kitchen staples into an umami-packed soup | Food

It’s a common misconception that the best soups require long ingredient lists and hours of simmering. In fact, just a handful of high-flavor items can be transformed into an umami-bomb of a soup in just 45 minutes. In this recipe from our book “Cook What You Have,” we get the job done thanks to just a few high-impact Asian pantry staples. The soup has three sources of umami — mushrooms, miso and kimchi. Dried shiitake mushrooms contribute to the soup in two ways. Rehydrating them in hot water renders them soft and supple while infusing the soaking water with flavor.…
Food Networks

Memphis restaurant StickEM featured on Food Network

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis restaurant will be spotlighted on a popular Food Network show Friday night. StickEM restaurant on Madison Avenue will be featured on Guy Fieri’s “Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives.” Fieri made a trip to taste StickEM’s popular kabobs. Friday morning, owner Ermyias Shiberou was hard at work preparing for a full house. Tables were empty, but at 8 pm Friday, they’ll be filled for a watch party. “I kept getting emails that I thought were fake but I finally responded and went from there,” Shiberou said. Memphis soul food queen celebrates 3rd Food Network appearance This comes…
Healthy Food

Healthy food access boosts outcomes in two studies

In Stockton, California, almost 60% of the city’s 320,000 residents are prediabetic or living with diabetes. Shane Bailey, a 72-year-old longtime resident and US Coast Guard veteran, is one of them. And because she lives in a neighborhood that is considered a food desert because it lacks nearby grocery stores, it can be a huge challenge to access healthy, affordable food. “I live in the Central Valley with a lot of produce being grown. But in Stockton, it’s often either very expensive, or low quality, or both,” said Bailey. However, thanks to Abbott and the Public Health Institute’s Healthy Food…
Food Networks

Several Memphis restaurants featured on Food Network

Restaurant owners say with the national spotlight comes a boost in revenue. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — You don’t have to look too far to find a good restaurant in Memphis, and the Food Network is once again taking notice. In 2024, several Memphis restaurants have been or will be featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives: Triple D Nation. On Friday, Feb. 9, you may have seen Chef Betty Joyce “BJ” Chester-Tamayo serve Guy Fieri a fish sandwich at Alcenia’s on Triple D Nation. “I have people coming from London saying, ‘I saw you on there,’” said Chester-Tamayo. She takes pride in…