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☆ Why Target and McDonald's are cutting prices and offering deals
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-22 | by ( Melissa Repko | In Melissa-Repko | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Target 's weak quarterly earnings underscored why it cut prices on thousands of household staples: It's struggling to win over bargain hunters. Elsewhere, Aldi dropped prices earlier this month on more than 250 items, including chicken, steak, granola bars and frozen blueberries. Target made its move on Monday, saying it has already reduced prices on about 1,500 items and plans to cut prices on thousands more this summer. Multiple major grocers and restaurants cutting prices or offering deals could offer relief at the checkout, at a time when consumer prices are still climbing more than 3% from last year. The company declined to share details of that split, but Chief Growth Officer Christina Hennington said Target's vendors know the company is committed to passing on savings to its customers to drive traffic.

Persons: Target's, Christina Hennington Organizations: Walmart, Aldi, Federal Reserve

☆ Just how bad are ultraprocessed foods? Here are 5 things to know
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-13 | by ( Andrea Kane | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

NOVA separates foods into four groups, starting with natural and minimally processed foods in the first category to ultraprocessed foods, which use industrial formulations and manufacturing techniques, in the fourth. Here are five things to know about ultraprocessed foods:Ultraprocessed foods are linked to bad health outcomesEating a lot of ultraprocessed foods isn’t healthy. We have one.”Ultraprocessed foods cause weight gainThat one randomized, controlled clinical trial showed that ultraprocessed foods actually caused people to gain weight. So, all those factors probably play a huge role in … the foods that we choose to eat in the real world.”Not all ultraprocessed foods are badSome ultraprocessed foods can provide important nutrients, such as whole wheat bread and yogurt. “Which goes to show that not all ultraprocessed foods necessarily drive this effect.”Hall’s team is conducting a new study to tease out which ultraprocessed foods are harmful and which are neutral, or even healthy.

Persons: Marion Nestle, Meg Tirrell, Paulette Goddard, Nestle, ”, ” Nestle, Kevin Hall, ” Hall, Tirrell, shouldn’t, you’re, we’re Organizations: CNN, University of São Paulo, NOVA, Nestle, New York University, National Institute of Diabetes, National Institutes of Health Clinical, ”, National Health, US Department of Agriculture, US Food and Drug Administration Locations: Brazil, Bethesda , Maryland

☆ Healthy alternatives to replace ultraprocessed foods in your diet
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-11 | by ( Katia Hetter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —Many people love their ultraprocessed foods. More than 70% of the US food supply is made of ultraprocessed food. But a diet heavy in ultraprocessed food isn’t good for us, science has shown. Eating ultraprocessed foods raises the risk of developing or dying from dozens of health conditions, according to a February review covering nearly 10 million people. The no-fly list of ultraprocessed food is loaded with store-bought chips, sugar-packed yogurts and candy-filled trail mix.

Persons: Skip, Al Bochi, Casey Barber’s, Suzy, Karadsheh, Bochi’s, Parfaits, CNN’s Sandee LaMotte, Madeline Holcombe Organizations: CNN, Food and Agriculture Organization, United Nations, Olive, Olive Tree Nutrition Locations: Olive Tree

☆ Emily Oster says parents should be focused on raising independent children. Her kids walk alone to school and don't have social media.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-08 | by ( Kelly Burch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Still, Oster understands that all the research in the world can't balance out the emotional and lifestyle impacts that come with pregnancy complications. AdvertisementParents should be more worried about raising independent kidsA big picture concern that parents don't spend enough time on is fostering independence, Oster said. She encourages physical independence by having her kids walk home from school, a distance of about three blocks. The school was somewhat skeptical, but when Oster explained why the kids would be walking, they acquiesced. In addition, Oster doesn't drop off items her kids forget at home, like cleats for practice or a school folder.

Persons: Emily Oster, she's, —, Oster, Nathan Fox Organizations: Service, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Fox Locations: New York City

☆ I’m a nutritionist from a small California city that's home to America’s longest living people: Here's what I eat every day
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-03 | by ( Eliza Cheng | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

I was born and raised, and currently live, in a small city in California called Loma Linda. As a dietitian and nutritionist here, I think a lot about how the foods we eat can help us feel better and thrive into our old age. Here is everything I eat in a day to help promote longevity and overall well-being. Whole grains can help keep your blood sugar levels stable because they are absorbed more slowly into the body. If I opt for soft tofu, I'll cut it into cubes, drizzle it with Vietnamese Hoisin sauce, and sprinkle it with furikake, a seasoning made from nori seaweed, sesame seeds, sugar and salt.

Persons: Stanley, bok choy Organizations: Linda, Studies Locations: California, U.S, America

☆ I'm a dietitian on the Mediterranean diet. Here are 12 things I'm buying at Costco this spring.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-29 | by ( Lauren Manaker | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I'm a dietitian on the Mediterranean diet, and I love shopping at Costco in the spring. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . The Mediterranean diet is constantly being touted as the best way to eat, and I love that it still works for me as someone who doesn't like to cook that much. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: —, I've Organizations: Costco, Service, Business

☆ 4 healthy but convenient breakfast swaps to try if you want to cut down on ultra-processed foods, according to a dietitian
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-24 | by ( Serafina Kenny | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewMany of the convenient breakfast foods found in grocery stores are ultra-processed, from cereals to bars. But healthier alternatives that are still easy to pick up and go do exist, a dietitian told Business Insider. At the same time, dietitians have previously told BI that it can be unwise to stop eating all UPFs because some are healthier than others and they can be a cheap and easy way to consume nutrients. When it comes to breakfast, experts agree that the ideal meal includes protein, carbs, and healthy fats. AdvertisementBreakfast barsMany people grab breakfast bars for on-the-go mornings, but they often contain lots of sugar and saturated fats.

Persons: —, dietitians, Tracy Lockwood Beckerman, Beckerman, Mush's, Juli Keene, Marissa Arnone, Granola Organizations: Service, Business Locations: New York, granola

☆ 5 snacks a dietitian eats on the Mediterranean diet instead of processed foods
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-20 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Simple snacks from the Mediterranean diet can help you cut back on processed food like potato chips, according to a dietician. The Mediterranean diet is all about focusing on moderation and nutrient-dense food instead of restriction, said registered dietitian and food writer Sheela Prakash, author of "Mediterranean Every Day: Simple, Inspired Recipes for Feel-Good Food." Snacking doesn't have to be off-limits on the Mediterranean diet, but reaching for whole foods with a healthy dose of protein and fiber can be a more energizing option than processed foods. AdvertisementPrakash shared the go-to Mediterranean diet snacks that provide all-day energy and are delicious enough to distract her husband from junk food cravings. While it takes a bit more effort up front, prepping healthy snacks at home can make it easier to stick to a healthy diet long-term than more extreme measures like cutting out snacks completely, according to Prakash.

Persons: —, Sheela Prakash, Prakash, I'm, prepped, that's, it's, healthiest, Granola, you've Organizations: Service, Business

☆ A 38-year-old woman who lost 140 pounds in 2 years says the gamechanger was eating more high-protein foods
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-19 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A 38-year-old mom of two said she lost 140 pounds in two years without restricting her favorite foods by eating more protein and tracking her meals. She lost a total of 140 pounds, got rid of sleep apnea, and boosted her energy enough to exercise daily, Pence told BI. Andrea Pence said she lost more than 100 pounds by eating more protein and tracking calories. If you go heavy on protein, you're going to be full." Being mindful of total calories and finding ways to fit in more protein helped Pence enjoy her food while still meeting her goals.

Persons: —, Andrea Pence, Pence, I've, it's, What's Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Tennessee

☆ I'm a wedding planner. Here are 12 common mistakes I see guests make.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-05 | by ( Elisabeth Kramer | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

I'm a professional wedding planner, and I've seen plenty of bad guest behavior at events. AdvertisementIn my years as a professional wedding planner, I've learned a thing or two about the people who attend my events. Here are the most common mistakes I see wedding guests make, and how to avoid them. AdvertisementWhen you refuse to RSVP, you force the couple to track down the information when they're already way too busy trying to plan their wedding. Alex Gukalov/ShutterstockIt never fails to amaze me what a wedding guest will leave out for anyone to grab — purses, cell phones, credit cards.

Persons: I'm, —, I've, you've, Alex Gukalov, someone's, Tuck, Jayme Burrows, Shutterstock, that's, it's Organizations: Service, Facebook

☆ A nutritionist who cut down on ultra-processed foods shares what he used to eat for breakfast and what he has now
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-02 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Ultra-processed foods have been linked to a range of health problems. Nutritionist Rob Hobson eats as few UPFs as possible by cooking from scratch. Although there isn't a set definition of UPFs, Hobson avoids foods that are manufactured using five or more ingredients, many of which you wouldn't find in a regular kitchen. AdvertisementThere are plenty of nutrient-dense UPFs, such as store-bought hummus, that you don't need to cut out simply because they're ultra-processed. "Not that that's necessarily bad, but if you're trying to reduce your intake of ultra-processed foods, then trying to get stuff as natural as possible is the key," he said.

Persons: Rob Hobson, —, Hobson Organizations: Service Locations: UPFs

☆ My son and I traveled 27 hours on Amtrak in a private bedroom and roomettes. The pricey upgrades were worth it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-01 | by ( Erika Ebsworth-Goold | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

My 11-year-old son and I traveled nearly 27 hours from Boston to St. Louis via Amtrak. I booked a private bedroom and two roomettes to ensure we'd be comfortable. Our 27-hour train ride wasn't cheap, but I've never regretted the experience we had staying in a bedroom and private roomettes. Erika Ebsworth-GooldThe private bedroom was larger than I'd expected, complete with a full-size sofa, a separate captain-style chair, and an area for luggage. I thought the private bedroom was well worth the price.

Persons: —, Louis, I've, we'd, Erika Ebsworth, I'd Organizations: Amtrak, Service, St, Lake, Texas, Lake Shore, Chicago's, Gateway, Lake Shore Limited Locations: Boston, St, Louis, Lake Shore, Chicago, Albany , New York, Albany, Texas

☆ I took a 6-hour cruise around Alaska's Kenai Fjords National Park. Between the glaciers and wildlife, it was an unbelievable ride.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-01 | by ( Emily Pogue | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

My husband and I enjoyed spending time on the outdoor deck. Since it was just myself and my husband, we were seated with two retired couples from Arizona. After swapping stories of moose we'd seen, we felt the boat rev up and slowly leave port at 11:30 a.m. This is when my husband and I headed for the outdoor deck area. There was also unlimited tea, coffee, and water offered throughout the tour.

Persons: Emily Pogue Organizations: Major Marine Locations: Seward , Alaska, Arizona

☆ 6 ways to upgrade a box of brownie mix, from a former pastry cook
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-21 | by ( Pippa Allen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

To upgrade boxed brownies, I'd switch my baking vessel or add some extracts to the batter. You can also throw in salty snacks, extra chocolate, peanut butter, or coffee. Even if your mix already has chocolate chips, add in the chopped chocolate anyways. Chocolate chips contain stabilizers that help them maintain their shape, but chopped chocolate will create beautiful melted pockets in the brownies. If you want a subtle boost to the chocolate flavor of your brownies, add a teaspoon or two of espresso powder to the batter.

Persons: Ali Majdfar, Elena Veselova, Kinga Krzeminska Locations: Charleston , South Carolina

☆ PepsiCo earnings top estimates, but quarterly revenue slides for the first time in nearly four years
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-09 | by ( Amelia Lucas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

PepsiCo on Friday reported mixed quarterly results as North American demand for its food and drinks weakened. Pepsi's organic revenue, which excludes acquisitions and divestitures, rose 4.5% in the quarter, helped by higher prices. For 2024, Pepsi now anticipates organic revenue growth of at least 4% and core constant currency earnings per share growth of at least 8%. The company previously forecast organic revenue growth on the high end of 4% to 6% and core constant currency earnings per share growth in the high single digits. Executives are expecting international organic revenue growth to top that of North America for the full year.

Organizations: Pepsi, PepsiCo, Refinitiv, Quaker Foods, Lay, Quaker Oats Locations: Las Vegas, United States, North America, America

☆ Loyal Aldi shoppers shared their grocery lists with us — here are the best things they're buying for breakfast
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-24 | by ( Business Insider | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Read Amanda Turner's full Aldi shopping list: I'm a military wife who drives 90 minutes with my toddler to shop at Aldi. Read Tori Hazelett's full Aldi shopping list: I'm a chef and mom of 2 who loves Aldi. Read Megan Schuett's full Aldi shopping list: I spend $100 a week at Aldi to feed my family of 4. Read Jailynn Taylor's full Aldi shopping list: I shop at Aldi for just myself and spend under $50 a week. Read Lisa Tanner's full Aldi shopping list: I'm a mom of 10 who loves shopping at Aldi.

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☆ The must-have ingredients a cookbook author always has on hand for making Mediterranean-style dishes
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-14 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

The Mediterranean diet including a variety of cuisines that emphasize flavorful, unprocessed foods. A woman who grew up in Egypt said she cooks healthy meals for her family with simple ingredients. Make tasty Mediterranean food with basic flavor enhancers like cumin, citrus, turmeric, and garlic. "On the Mediterranean diet, you really don't use ultra-processed foods, but that's not the same as a bag of frozen peas." Simple spices, herbs, and aromatics can build big flavorsKaradsheh said people shouldn't be intimidated by cooking Mediterranean food, since it doesn't take exotic ingredients.

Persons: —, Suzy Karadsheh, Karadsheh, that's, shouldn't, she's, Salmon Organizations: Service, New York Times Locations: Egypt, Greece, Morroco

☆ Quaker Oats Recalls More Products Over Potential Salmonella Contamination
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-13 | by ( Rebecca Carballo | More About Rebecca Carballo | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

The Quaker Oats Company added more products this week to a recall that started last month over possible salmonella contamination, raising the total number of products to more than 60. Quaker Oats, which is owned by PepsiCo, initially recalled 43 products, including granola bars, cereals and various snack foods. On Thursday, the company added 24 products to the list. The newly recalled items include Quaker Chewy Granola Bars, Gatorade protein bars, Cap’n Crunch bars, Quaker Simply Granola Cereals, Gamesa Marias Cereal and other cereals. “To date, Quaker has received no confirmed reports of illness related to the products covered by this recall,” the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said in December.

Organizations: Quaker Oats Company, Quaker, PepsiCo, Gatorade, U.S . Food, Drug Administration Locations: U.S

☆ Quaker Oats recall: Cap’n Crunch cereal, granola bars and more pulled over possible salmonella risk
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-12 | by ( Parija Bhatnagar | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

New York CNN —Quaker Oats broadened its recall from last month to its granola bars, snacks and some varieties of its popular Cap’n Crunch cereal products sold nationwide due to possible Salmonella contamination. The packaged foods maker said Thursday it is recalling additional products that include more cereals bars and snacks. The affected products, listed by the US Food and Drug Administration now also include Quaker Chewy Granola Bars (Fruity Fun) Amazing Apple, Quaker Chewy Granola Bars (Fruity Fun) Amazing Apple and Splendid Strawberry Variety Pack, Quaker Chewy Granola Bars Yogurt Strawberry Flavor, Cap’n Crunch Treats Crunch Berries Cereal Bar, Quaker Chewy Granola Breakfast Cereal Strawberry, Cap’n Crunch Cinnamon Crunch Cereal and Cap’n Crunch OOPS! The CDC estimates more than 1 million cases of foodborne illness every year are caused by this bacteria. Quaker Oats said the recalled products were sold nationwide and in Puerto Rico, Guam and Saipan.

Persons: Quaker Oats, CNN’s Eva Rothenberg Organizations: New, New York CNN, US Food and Drug Administration, Apple, Centers for Disease Control, CDC, FDA, Quaker, Quaker Consumer Locations: New York, Puerto Rico, Guam, Saipan

The Quaker Oats Company has added two dozen additional types of granola bars, cereals and snack foods to a December recall over possible salmonella contamination. The company, which is owned by PepsiCo., announced the additional recall in the U.S. and Canada on Thursday. The expanded recall includes Quaker Chewy Granola Bars and Cereals, Cap'n Crunch Bars and select cereals, Gamesa Marias Cereal, Gatorade Peanut Butter Chocolate Protein Bars, Munchies Munch Mix and snack boxes that contain those products. Political Cartoons View All 253 ImagesConsumers should check their pantries for any of the products listed and throw them away. ___The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Science and Educational Media Group.

Persons: Munch Organizations: Quaker Oats Company, PepsiCo, Cap'n Crunch, U.S . Food, Drug Administration, FDA, Associated Press Health, Science Department, Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Science, Educational Media Group, AP Locations: U.S, Canada

☆ My mom is American, and my dad is Japanese. I loved being raised interculturally in Japan, even when it was hard.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-09 | by ( Megumi Koiwai | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Rightfully so — I have an American accent, I'm fluent in English and Japanese, and I look racially ambiguous. My mom is American, and my dad is JapaneseI was born and raised in Tokyo to an American mom and a Japanese dad. I went to a Japanese school my entire education up until university. My mom speaks relatively fluent Japanese now, but growing up I felt a need to take care of her in terms of translation. AdvertisementBeing raised interculturally can be hardGrowing up as a hafu in Japan took a lot of effort.

Persons: I'm what's, —, Cupid, couldn't Organizations: Service Locations: Portland , Oregon, Nagano, Japan, Tokyo, American, Nagano prefecture, New York, America

☆ I lost 100 pounds in a year by making 3 simple changes. Now I'm the active single dad I've always wanted to be.
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-04 | by ( Jane Ridley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

He made a New Year's resolution to lose weight so that he could become a more active dad. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . I'm a tall person, at 6-foot-4, but it wasn't enough of an excuse to weigh between 330 and 340 pounds. In common with a lot of people, my New Year's resolution was to lose weight and get in shape.

Persons: Todd Baker, —, Noah, Macy, I'm, I'd, Baker, he's, I've, it's Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Denver, Bahamas, Arapahoe

☆ The Trouble With America’s Ultra-Processed Diet
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-14 | by ( Andrea Petersen | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Should your granola bar come with a warning label? Concern is rising about the amount of ultra-processed foods in American diets, and the effect eating so many of those foods has on our health. Part of the problem, nutrition researchers say, is that lots of healthy-seeming items—many breakfast cereals, soups and yogurts as well as granola—fall into that category. Recent studies have linked diets high in ultra-processed foods to increased risks of obesity, Type 2 diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease and depression.

☆ Your kitchen may be hurting how you eat
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-22 | by ( Madeline Holcombe | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Sign up for CNN’s Eat, But Better: Mediterranean Style. CNN —Throughout my day, much of what I eat isn’t based on what my taste buds and body want. I have to get to the office, so cutting up fruit for a smoothie sounds like too much work. How you set up your kitchen makes a big difference in how you utilize it, said Katrina Green, an ADHD organizing specialist based in Sacramento, California. what are your go-to’s?’ Make sure that those look their best and most prominently as you can make them for your kitchen space,” Barber said.

Persons: I’ll, ”, Casey Barber, Katrina Green, Natalie Mokari, Barber, “, Green, ” Barber, ” Green, Mokari, you’re Organizations: CNN, CNN Food Locations: Sacramento , California, Charlotte , North Carolina

Donations purchased by a Brooklyn synagogue community to aid military and humanitarian relief efforts in Israel are seen being loaded into a car in Brooklyn, New York, U.S. October 10, 2023. Some 5.8 million Jews live in the United States, according to the Pew Research Center. While there is no sign that Israel is short on basic supplies like granola bars, the donations underscore the concern and connection Jews in the United States feel toward Israel. Elan Kornblum, the Brooklyn-based head of Great Kosher Restaurants Foodies, has turned his company's Facebook page of 91,000 members - who usually discuss favorite kosher restaurants - into a forum for coordinating Israel aid efforts. Legacy aid organizations have also leapt to raise money for lifesaving support in Israel and the Palestinian territories in the wake of the attack.

Persons: Rabbi Jonathan Leener, Jonathan Leener, Leener, Yuri Milner, Mike Bloomberg, Magen David Adom, Elan Kornblum, Kornblum, Chayal el, Mordy Botnick, Botnick, el Chayal, Gabriella Borter, Paul Thomasch, Lisa Shumaker Organizations: REUTERS Acquire, Israel Defense Forces, Pew Research Center, Billionaire, Jewish Agency for, Facebook, Newark Liberty International, IDF, Palestine Children's Relief, International Committee, Thomson Locations: Brooklyn, Israel, Brooklyn , New York, U.S, Handout, United States, Jewish Agency for Israel, New York City, Palestine, Gaza, Washington

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