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Scientists Just Quantified The Shocking Extent of Type 2 Diabetes Due to Poor Diet
Over the last forty years or so, the number of people with diabetes has jumped from around 100 million to more than 500 million, with matching rises in associated health problems like obesity and cardiovascular disease risk.
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Junk food ads trigger positive emotions, healthy foods not so much
You might not care about the fast-food commercial shots of juicy burgers or creamy milkshakes, but they might change your beliefs about these items, whereas shots of fresh salads and berries might not, according to a new study.
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Texturized chickpea protein for meat alternatives a ‘first-of-its kind’ breakthrough
Meat.The End claims to be introducing the first meat alternative burger to market made from texturized chickpea protein isolate, using its proprietary technology. We catch up with CEO Dr Yishai Mishor to ask what makes this development an industry first.
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Plant-based sales boast 22% growth since 2020
Sales of plant-based foods across 13 European countries have grown by 22% since 2020 with the category reaching a record €5.7 billion, according to a new report. International nonprofit the Good Food Institute Europe (GFI Europe) analysed NielsenIQ data, finding sales of plant-based meat grew to €2 billion in 2022 – accounting for 6% of the overall pre-packaged meat market – while other categories, including plant-based seafood and cheese, saw double-digit growth.
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Report: German Meat Consumption Declined in 2022, At Lowest Point Since Data Collection Began in 1989
According to the report in 2022 per capita meat consumption dropped from 56.2 kilograms per person to 52, a 7.5% decrease. No year between 1989 and 2022 has seen a lower kilogram per person rate for meat consumption. In terms of specific meat products, in 2022 Germans ate roughly 10% less pork (2.8 kg per person), 2.9% less poultry (400 grams per person) and 8.2% less beef/veal (900 grams per person).
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Lab-grown chicken meat is getting closer to restaurant menus and store shelves
A scientific quest to feed the world, protect animals, and cut down on greenhouse gas emissions is on the cusp of a major milestone in the U.S., advocates say.
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Food Theory: You are WRONG About Spices!
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From 4chan to international politics, a bug-eating conspiracy theory goes mainstream
In mid-March, a far-right Dutch member of parliament named Thierry Baudet tweeted "WE WILL NOT EAT THE BUGS" accompanied by a photo of himself holding a microphone in one hand and pouring golden mealworms out of a bag in the other.
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Vietnamese Peanut Noodles Salad
Summer is in the corner and it's time to deliciously get in shape! here is a noodles salad that's pact in nutrients as well as flavors!
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A Meatball from a long-extinct mammoth created by food firm
A mammoth meatball has been created by a cultivated meat company, resurrecting the flesh of the long-extinct animals. The project aims to demonstrate the potential of meat grown from cells, without the slaughter of animals, and to highlight the link between large-scale livestock production and the destruction of wildlife and the climate crisis.
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Meatball from long-extinct mammoth created by food firm
Exclusive: Australian company resurrects flesh of lost species to demonstrate potential of meat grown from cells
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Is Sriracha Vegan? The Answer Is Yes, But Also No (Here’s Why)
Less than two hours’ drive from Bangkok, on the southeast coast of Thailand, there is a sleepy seaside town called Sri Racha. It’s not too touristy, it’s relaxed, and, from the ocean to the jungle, it’s brimming with wildlife. But for most, this isn’t why Sri Racha is particularly significant. As you may have already guessed, the town is the birthplace of the now much-loved, world-renowned condiment, sriracha.
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FDA gives 2nd safety nod to cultivated meat, produced without slaughtering animals
GOOD Meat, which grows chicken and other meat from animal cells in a production facility, is the second company to cross this hurdle. The move brings no-kill meat closer to sale in the U.S.
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Have your cake and print it: the 3D culinary revolution is coming
It was perhaps no surprise, when researchers set out to push the boundaries of 3D printing, that their attempts to rattle out cheesecakes were not immediately successful. The first trial started well enough, but as the printer gradually built up the dessert, squirting one layer and then the next, the creation began to slump before quietly collapsing into a gloopy heap.
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Pamela Anderson to Host New Vegan Cooking Show
For decades, iconic activist and actor Pamela Anderson has used her star power to help raise awareness about the plight of animals used for food, entertainment, and fashion. She’s been instrumental in getting plant-based meals in public schools and pushing for vegan food in prisons. Now, Anderson will host her own vegan cooking show, tentatively titled Pamela’s Cooking with Love.
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Gym Bros Are Eating Dog Food For Protein And I’m Frightened
“Tasted like little pieces of dirt and I definitely don’t think it was worth it."
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Tyson Foods to lay off 1,700 workers, close two chicken plants
Tyson Foods will close two chicken plants in May, affecting nearly 1,700 employees. “While the decision was not easy, it reflects our broader strategy to strengthen our poultry business by optimizing operations and utilizing full available capacity at each plant,” Tyson said in a statement to CNBC.
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60% of US foods Contain technical food additives, new study finds
60% of foods purchased by Americans contain technical food additives, which include colouring or flavouring agents, preservatives, and sweeteners.
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"The BIGGEST Lie in the History of Medicine" | Dr. Robert Lustig
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Italy Moves to Ban 'Meaty' Language on Plant-Based Products
Italy has joined the list of countries moving to restrict labels on plant-based “meat” products. The lawmakers proposing such labeling rules — which include banning terms like “burger” or “sausage” — argue that using traditional meat-related terms for plant-based foods could mislead consumers.
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