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Morrisons launches Christmas advert with food waste in spotlight

Morrisons launches Christmas advert with food waste in spotlight

The big supermarkets have all revealed their Christmas adverts for 2019 featuring a line-up of festive foods and treats. This year Morrisons decided to do something different. Instead of a big showy ad campaign for the festive period, they chose to focus on how their staff are helping fight food waste. Community Champions The idea for an alternative festive ad was thought up by two Morrisons employees, Pam Abbott and Bev Kelly from Wakefield. The pair, known as Community Champions, wrote the script as well as starring in and directing the advert. The film shows Abbott and Kelly delivering food from the supermarket, including...
Are You Making These Common Healthy Eating Mistakes?

Are You Making These Common Healthy Eating Mistakes?

Many people want to make positive changes to their diet and eat healthier. However, it is easy to be misled by certain products that are marketed as healthy, when in reality they are doing more harm than good. These sort of mistakes are fairly common, but they can be avoided when you know what to look out for, making healthy eating much easier. Not all wholegrain items are actually wholegrain Whole grain foods are often chosen as a healthier alternative to those that are more refined. But wholegrain labels can misinform consumers. If a product says, “made with whole-grains”, that could mean that a small percentage is...
Could Airline Food Be Changing for the Better?

Could Airline Food Be Changing for the Better?

Airline food has a notoriously bad reputation. Anyone who has travelled via plane has more than likely faced such food. Typically, airline food is known to be bland and stodgy with little variety or nutrition. However, that could be set to change as airline cuisine could be set to improve. Why is Airline Food So Bad? Cuisine Solutions is a company that provides food for international airlines. Its chief strategy officer Gerard Bertholon has stated that airlines are “focussing on comfort food, big portions, and not looking too much at the ingredients.” Generally, in-flight meals are much more functional than they are satisfying. They...
How to Achieve the Perfect Diet – According to Science Uncategorised

How to Achieve the Perfect Diet – According to Science

There is no diet that works for each person. It is simply impossible to adhere to every set of varying nutritional needs. Even the word “diet” means something different for each individual. For some it’s just what they eat, for others it may mean restriction because they want to reach a weight goal. Many diets keep people sustained, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that they are healthy. A perfect diet should consist of the best possible intake of nutrients so that the body can be as healthy as can be. Rather than one universal diet, the following are some principles that should be considered when assessing whether a diet is...
Weight Watchers Makes Controversial Offer for Teenagers

Weight Watchers Makes Controversial Offer for Teenagers

In an attempt to aid ever-increasing obesity levels, Weight Watchers has launched a scheme in the USA which gives teenagers an opportunity to join for free. Although the company may have had good intentions, critics have slammed the move. A Well-Intentioned Incentive for Teenagers The new incentive will allow teenagers aged 13 to 17 to sign up. Currently, children need to be a minimum age of 13 and accompanied by a parent or guardian to join. The target weight for any child wanting to join should be should be issued by a doctor. Furthermore,  this should reviewed this every six to nine months. Not Everyone Agrees Body image campaigners...
Urban Farming is Finding Its Way Into Cities Again

Urban Farming is Finding Its Way Into Cities Again

Urban farming refers to when crops are grown in cities. During and immediately after World War II, urban farming was popular in Europe and North America when resources were scarce. In more recent years, the interest in city agriculture has been renewed but for much different reasons. The Renewal of Urban Farming New food production projects have started in cities. The motivation for urban farming isn’t just for food, but also increasing plant and animal life in cities. There are hopes of improving communities through unifying people of diverse backgrounds, improving mental and physical health whilst also regenerating derelict...
The Confusion Behind the Trend of Clean Eating

The Confusion Behind the Trend of Clean Eating

Anyone who is present on social media (Instagram in particular) has most likely heard about clean eating. It’s a fashionable food trend loved by fitness advocates and the social media elite. A clean diet usually consists of plenty of organic fruit and vegetables, no carbohydrates or refined sugars. Though clean eating has widespread supporters, critics have damned the trend as another bad relationship with food and encouraging unhealthy habits that are ultimately damaging. What is Clean Eating? The concept of clean eating is that food is as close to nature as possible. As a result, such a diet would mainly include a lot of whole and...
Brits Reduce Food Spending Following Inflation

Brits Reduce Food Spending Following Inflation

During the Christmas period, the British public collectively spent a large amount of money on indulgent food. Following this splurge, January spending is a complete contrast. The average household spent £1.6bn less on food in January compared to December. Cut-price retailers like Aldi and Lidl increased in popularity as food-price inflation stayed at a four-year high at 3.6%. Mindful About Health and Money Along with being more aware of their spending, Brits are also much more health-conscious with their food purchases; with many choosing meat-free meals and purchasing more fresh produce. Both Aldi and Lidl increased their sales by 16%...
Lab Made Meat Could be the Future of Food

Lab Made Meat Could be the Future of Food

Meat production has long been an issue in the public eye. Animal rights and environmental activists alike have long disapproved of the production and use of animals for food. New research and methods may have led to a breakthrough that wouldn’t require normal farming processes where animals are slaughtered for meat. Revolutionary Food Production San Francisco based food company Hampton Creek kitchen, has been known to create animal-free products. So far, these include: mayonnaise, dressing, cookies, cookie dough and eggs. The company’s next venture is “clean meat”, a new way of coveting meat without slaughter. The product is...
Why Celebrity Fad Diets Should be Avoided

Why Celebrity Fad Diets Should be Avoided

Celebrities are often a source of inspiration for the public, especially for body image. Famous people are often portrayed at their best and the public wants to aspire to that. As a result, there is a fascination as to what diet they use to keep them looking their best. However, celebrity diets could be setting people up for failure by making it more difficult to lose weight. This fascination with fad diets could potentially do more harm than good. Don't Set Impossible Goals When it comes to weight loss there is an entire industry for it. It can be hard for people to find their way through various fad diets, especially the ones championed...
M&S and Their Misguided Attempt to Sell Cauliflower Steak

M&S and Their Misguided Attempt to Sell Cauliflower Steak

In recent years, the amount of people taking on a vegetarian or vegan diet has increased. There has also been a rise in imaginative ways in which people can include vegetables in their food. This has included cauliflower ‘rice’ and courgette spaghetti. As a result, supermarkets have had conform to the considerable demand to include more vegetarian and vegan options on their shelves. M&S attempted to do so, by selling slices of cauliflower steak. However, they were faced by a wave of criticisms from customers. A New Plant Based Alternative by M&S M&S have launched a new vegetarian range. Part of it includes cauliflower...
Mindful Eating for 2018

Mindful Eating for 2018

Mindful eating may sound like another diet fad, especially around the New Year. Really, it’s a way of changing eating habits and focusing on eating without distraction. Although it sounds simple it can have a significant impact. Practising mindful eating correctly can help weight loss and improve digestion. Additionally, mindful eating can also benefit dining experiences by enriching them. How to Practice Mindful Eating It may be obvious, but sitting down to eat is very important. During busy days, people will often rely on convenient, on-the-go food. Today, there’s so much variety that almost any type of food can be takeaway....
Supermarkets Reveal Use of Antibiotics in Meat

Supermarkets Reveal Use of Antibiotics in Meat

Antibiotics are essential to modern medicine. They are possibly the most effective way of treating infections. Antibiotic treatment has immensely benefited human-kind and they continue to prevent, control and treat diseases and infections. However, there is a danger of antibiotics being overused which will result in them being less effective. Antibiotics can also pose a significant risk to human health. They are also used in meat processing which has come under great criticism because of the potential over-use. Antibiotics in Farming Indoor farming industries regularly use antibiotics when processing meat. The drugs help farm animals...
Be Careful with Left-Overs This Christmas

Be Careful with Left-Overs This Christmas

Left-overs are an essential part of Christmas. The huge abundance of food that goes uneaten each year, finds its way into people’s fridges. It’s a consumer mindset that we can’t waste so much food. Christmas food is special, and it feels good to still eat it in the following days. Consumers generally throw caution to the wind during the festive period and that will extend until after Christmas Day. However, this is also the time of year where there is a spike in the amount of people who contract food poisoning, according to the Food Standards Agency (FSA). Left-overs are a great part of the season, but consumers need to be more...
Slimming World Diet Programme Encourages Food Anxiety

Slimming World Diet Programme Encourages Food Anxiety

Slimming World boasts a significant popularity, with 900,000 members attending groups across the nation on a weekly basis. The website and magazines voice successful weight loss stories. Slimming World is certainly having an impact because the NHS refers overweight patients to their groups. The organisation’s ethos is based on members having free choice so that they can diet without any guilt. However, this has come under fire for having the exact opposite effect. How Does the Slimming World Diet Work? The Slimming World diet programme promotes ‘Food Optimising’. It’s a basic concept whereby dieters need to take in less calories...
Probiotics Explained Featured

Probiotics Explained

There isn’t much awareness surrounding probiotics. They are widely available in the supermarkets and consumers appear to be buying them. You might commonly know them as yoghurts or drinks that have added benefits. Probiotics are said to be essential for good health, but a lot of these findings lack evidence. We are then left with more questions than answers. What benefits are there from consuming probiotic products and how can we avoid products with false health claims? What are Probiotics? Probiotics are live bacteria that are supposed to have health benefits. Generally, they are described as ‘good’ or ‘friendly’ bacteria. It is...
Snacking Could be Making You Hungrier

Snacking Could be Making You Hungrier

It is generally viewed that a balanced, varied diet which includes three meals per day is said to keep the body fuelled and ourselves satisfied. If the feeling of hunger ever arises between meals, we will use snacking to help us through. However, snacking can get somewhat excessive throughout the holiday season. During December, we are much more inclined to snack continuously. Furthermore, our snacking choices at this time are less healthy. Consumers are more likely to pick sweets, pastries and cheese.  Ironically, snacking can leave us feeling hungrier than when we started. Consequently, because we’re left feeling hungrier we will...
Functional Foods Featured

Functional Foods

In the 21st century we are facing modern age health problems. Indeed, there have been great improvements; health care, hygiene and awareness of diet have all contributed to a better quality of life. Despite this, there are new issues that have arisen, and Functional Foods could be a potential solution. Modern Diseases. An increase in food production, food trends and new attitudes towards consumption have had a significant health impact. Obesity and diabetes are currently proficient. Modern health problems are more concentrated in the west where food production and consumption are both high. However, such health issues are becoming...
Frankenfoods are Taking Over the World

Frankenfoods are Taking Over the World

A healthy, balanced diet is the basis of living well. Part of this includes keeping tasty but non-nutritional food to a minimum. Populations have become more reliant on what are known as Frankenfoods and they can be harmful to our health. Along with the presence of fake food, corporations are seriously profiting from processed and potentially damaging food. What are Frankenfoods? Frankenfoods are named as such because they aren’t really food. Indeed, consumers eat them, but they don’t have any nutritional value. There are a lot of frankenfoods that are easily obtained and are being consumed without an understanding of what is being...
Don't Forget Your Vegan Guests This Christmas

Don't Forget Your Vegan Guests This Christmas

If you oversee the Christmas dinner, the task ahead can appear overwhelming. Cooking for a group is daunting enough but on such a significant day seems to add the pressure. If one of your guests is a vegan, there’s no need to panic. The worst thing that you can do is make them feel singled out. Catering for a vegan Christmas meal is surprisingly easy and can keep everyone happy. It's OK to Ask The best thing to do is to simply talk to your guest. On their part, the lead up to the holidays can be stressful especially if this is their first Christmas as a vegan. There is the dread of creating tension when there’s something that sets them...
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