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The new rules—which mark the first time sugar has been capped in school meals—will first target particularly sugary foods, including breakfast cereal, yogurt, desserts and flavored milk. The rules are aimed at improving kids’ health and reducing the prevalence of childhood obesity, which federal panels have said can be linked to eating too much added sugar. Starting with the next school year, the proposed rules would be implemented in stages over the next seven years to cap…

The minds behind Denver’s Native American restaurant are taking their culinary skills directly to Indian Country, with a new program aimed at providing healthy meals to tribal members. Co-owners Ben Jacobs and Matt Chandra first opened Tocabe, An American Indian Eatery, at 3536 W. 44th Ave. in 2008 as “the only American Indian-owned and -operated restaurant in metro Denver specializing in Native American cuisine.” A second outpost is in Greenwood Village at 8181 E. Arapahoe Rd. in Unit C. It opened in 2015. Spurred by the…

Last Updated: February 04, 2023, 13:16 ISTYou can opt out of catering services and still order while onboard while travelling. Indian Railways has now made the catering service optional in Vande Bharat Express trains and passengers don’t have to compulsorily book the food along with their tickets.The Delhi – Katra Vande Bharat Express train has been a huge help for devotees who wish to visit Mata Vaishno Devi. The journey used to take about 12 to 13 hours before the arrival of Vande Bharat Express and the new semi-high…

McDonald MCD -2.44% ‘s Corp. said adult Happy Meals and higher menu prices boosted its quarterly sales, though the burger giant said rising costs continue to pressure its restaurants.The Chicago-based company said Tuesday that its global same-store sales, at stores open at least 13 months, were up 12.6% from a year earlier for the three months ended Dec. 31, aided by to-go sales and promotions such as the Cactus Plant Flea Market Box of food and figurines. McDonald’s…

In the hustle and bustle of modern existence, it can be all too easy to skip a meal or two. You might even do it deliberately. A new study suggests going without one of the standard three meals a day might have a serious downside.In a study of 24,011 US adults over 40, only having one meal a day was linked to a higher mortality risk in general. Skipping breakfast was associated with a greater risk of dying from a cardiovascular disease (CVD), while skipping lunch or dinner was associated with a greater risk of all-cause…

AUSTIN—Known for their pink plumage and high-stepping gait, flamingos stand out in another way as well. They are so adept at filtering out tiny shrimp, worms, and other mud-dwelling critters that they thrive in food-poor environments that most birds shy away from, including salt flats, alkaline lakes, and hot springs. In a new analysis of flamingo feeding habits reported here last week at the annual meeting of the Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology,…

Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Thursday, Dec 8. I’m Ryan Fonseca. The largest labor strike in the history of U.S. higher education is now in its fourth week.Roughly 48,000 University of California graduate student workers and academic employees across the system’s 10 campuses are refusing to work as multilayered labor negotiations continue. Last week, postdoctoral scholars and academic researchers reached a tentative agreement with the university system (they account for about a…

A handful of peanuts and a few pinches of herbs and spices could possibly give your gut a healthy boost, according to two separate studies from Penn State University in the US.There are trillions of individual microorganisms living in the human stomach and intestines, comprising hundreds to thousands of species of bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Collectively, they are known as the gut microbiome, and their importance is so great to our health, scientists think of it as a supporting organ.Diet, exercise, and medication are…

Credit: Africa Studio/Shutterstock The UK government's recent autumn statement set out several measures to help people with rapidly rising prices. These including increased benefit payments and an extension to the energy price cap, although at a less generous rate than currently guaranteed. Campaigners will have been disappointed,…

The Railway Board gave IRCTC, its catering and tourism arm, the privilege to include seasonal, regional, baby food options, etc. in their already existing pamphlet. The decision is taken into account while keeping the needs of the passengers in consideration.The option to customise its food menu for trains and to offer regional cuisines, seasonal delicacies and baby food is a great initiative taken by the IRCTC for the passengers. As per the new guidelines, the revised menus will also include food requirements for…