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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Just what the doctor ordered: Brazil's drive to ditch UPFs from hospital menus

Every month a few dozen staff from some of Sao Paulo's leading hospitals take time out of their busy schedules to visit food fairs where stallholders from more than 50 local farms display their produce. The aim is to strike deals that will supply the hospitals with organic vegetables, homemade bread and other locally made foods. Started in October 2023, the fairs are part of a revolutionary scheme in Sao Paulo state to phase out ultra-processed foods (UPFs) from hospital menus in favour of healthier alternatives.
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fromTasting Table
1 month ago

The 6 Most Affordable Vegetables To Plant In Your Garden, According To A Farmer - Tasting Table

Tending a vegetable garden is a rewarding way to ensure fresh food and save on grocery costs.
fromTime Out London
4 months ago

South London is getting a new weekly farmers' market

South Londoners who haven't yet given up on eating healthier in 2026, we've got good news: a brand new weekly farmers' market is about to open in Peckham. The aptly named Peckham Farmers' Market has been in the works since last summer, and its organisers have finally announced an official launch date. From January 24, the market will pop up at Belham Primary School every Saturday between 9.30am and 3pm.
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fromTasting Table
5 months ago

This Forgotten Grocery Store Chain From The 1950s Was A Dream For Fresh Produce Lovers - Tasting Table

Genuardi's began in the 1920s as a family produce business, grew into regional supermarkets known for fresh, affordable produce, and closed after Safeway's 2015 takeover.
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fromTasting Table
7 months ago

Cleanse Your Grocery Produce Of Pesticides With The Lemons In Your Fridge - Tasting Table

Washing produce under running water, soaking with baking soda, or using lemon/vinegar solutions can significantly reduce pesticide residues; buying organic minimizes exposure.
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fromLondon On The Inside
8 months ago

How The Culpeper Is Changing the Way the City Eats

Deptford Little Farm transforms unused urban land into organic rooftop and ground growing spaces supplying The Culpeper Family and educating volunteers in sustainable food production.
fromLos Angeles Times
10 months ago

The passion and wild herbs of a Tuscan chef

Massimo Giavannini, the proprietor of Osteria La Vecchia Rota, emphasizes the uniqueness of his dishes by describing them passionately, particularly the traditional pesto made with wild mint.
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fromTasting Table
10 months ago

This Is A Telltale Sign You Should Throw Away Your Veggies - Tasting Table

Vegetables releasing liquid are past their prime and may pose health risks, indicating they should be discarded.
fromBuzzFeed
10 months ago

Grocery Splurges That Are Actually Worth Every Penny Right Now

If it stains your cutting board, buy it organic. Vegetables and fruits that you eat whole and don't have a 'protective' outer barrier are best to buy organic.
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