Food
Tahiti Food and the Tahitian Culture
Tahitian culture has distinct characteristics, thanks to the seclusion from the influences of outside world until as late as the 1767, when Samuel Wallis became the first European who visited the island. Tahitians developed a village-based society with farming and fishing as main sources of income. Also, probably the surrounding beauty of nature, made them …
Ambetter of Illinois Health Plan Announces $10,000 Contribution to Support the Greater Chicago Food Depository’s Workforce Development Initiatives
“The Greater Chicago Food Depository’s workforce development training programs strengthen the health and economic stability of the communities it serves. It provides strong workforce training and education that addresses much of the root causes of food insecurity,” said Kevin Counihan, President of Ambetter Health on behalf of Ambetter of Illinois. “Ambetter Health is proud to …
Chinese Food Culture: How Many Meals Per Day?
When I first came to England, I was very confused when people asked me how many meals per day do Chinese people usually have. I would simply reply: “obviously three, but don’t you have the same?”. Later on I found out that I wasn’t right. Of course, different cultures have different eating habits (in Spain, …
WHO intensifies response to looming health crisis in the greater Horn of Africa as food insecurity worsens
WHO is scaling up its operations in eastern Africa as the region faces acute food insecurity caused by conflict, extreme weather events – including the worst drought in 40 years – induced by climate change, rising international food and fuel prices and the impact of the pandemic. Over 80 million people in the eastern African …
New analysis reveals direct links between chronic loneliness and mental health distress
New research published today by the Government has identified direct links between chronic loneliness and mental health distress. The findings, which coincide with the start of Loneliness Awareness Week, analyzed mental health wellbeing and the impacts of loneliness over a sustained period, with results showing that chronic loneliness played a significant role in the onset …
Community Gives 4,000 Pounds of Food to Cone Health Brito Food Program
The Brito Food Program provides healthy food and education to patients in the Piedmont Triad. Greensboro – In just 12 hours, the community donated thousands of pounds of food – and thousands of dollars – to support the women Cone Health serves. On Wednesday, May 25, community members donated 4,400 pounds of food and nearly $7,000 …
Tummy trouble? Headaches? Is food causing your health problems?
HOUSTON – Gut issues, headaches and even just feeling tired could all be signs you are eating something that doesn’t agree with you. Do you have a food sensitivity that is impacting your health? KPRC 2 Investigates looks into various types of food intolerance tests. We look into how these tests work and we even …