In recognition of the UN’s “International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste,” DNV emphasizes the role of certification in reducing food waste across the value chain. The UN reports a rise in hunger since 2014, with edible food lost or wasted daily. Globally, 13% of food is lost between harvest and retail, while 17% of total global food production is wasted in households, food service, and retail. This waste contributes to 38% of total energy usage in the global food system, impacts resources like water and land, and leads to greenhouse gas emissions. Certification standards such as GLOBALG.A.P....
Top Nutrition Tips for Healthy Eating at Christmas
It is easy to overlook simple things you can do during the Christmas festivities to help you stay on track with your healthy habits. There will be days when you over indulge, but that does not mean the whole Christmas period is a write off! I know many people value ideas so that they can still enjoy themselves yet want to avoid unnecessary over indulgence.
Good Nutrition Can Help Students Succeed During Exams
Studying for exams is a stressful time with long hours spent trying to absorb as much information as possible. As parents we wish to provide as much emotional support as we can but it is just as important to support young people by providing the best foods to keep them energised morning to night, help them sleep sounder, stay mentally alert and stay calm. Here are my top tips to provide simple ways to fuel the body at this important and stressful time:
Celebrating Everything Italian with World Pasta Day
When you love carbs as much as the WonderDays team, it feels like living ‘la dolce vita’ when World Pasta Day comes around each year. Some of the company’s most popular experience day gifts demonstrate the UK’s enduring love of Italian food. From Italian afternoon tea to a Sicily wine tasting experience, WonderDays has many ways to enjoy the best of Italian eating culture. World Pasta Day takes place on 25 October every year and celebrates all that is delicious, comforting and nutritious about penne, fettucine, ravioli and more. With more than 600 different shapes from long and short, curled or twisted...
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Recipe for Lamb Pilaf or Lamb Plov
Lamb pilaf, also known as pilau, is a hearty and flavourful rice dish that has been enjoyed for centuries in many parts of the world, particularly in Central and Western Asia. The dish’s rich history is deeply intertwined with the cultural and culinary traditions of these regions. You can click here to jump to the recipe for lamb pilaf, or read on to find out more about this versatile dish. What is Lamb Pilaf? The name “plov” is related to “pilaf,” a name which English speakers are generally familiar with. However, while “pilaf” usually refers to a light, mostly-vegetable dish,...
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Mixing a Mojito
Ingredients Instructions Muddle mint leaves with sugar and lime juice. Add a splash of soda water and fill the glass with cracked ice. Pour the rum and top with soda water. Garnish and serve with straw. Glass Serve: Highball glass