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By pairing exercise and nutrition, fitness studios are taking a holistic approach to health- has anyone joined a fitness studio's diet plan?
washingtonpost.com
To help customers avoid derailing their fitness goals with poor eating habits, some gyms are adding custom diets to their services. #foodnews
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darkchocolatepeanutbutter I think this is really smart! I wish they had a program like this my YMCA.
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DietID_TeamDietitians Especially for weight loss, food is the majority of influence, so it only makes sense to pair nutrition and exercise. But unfortunately in some gyms, I still see some questionable items in the...
Have you ever wanted to own a restaurant? (One Night at Kachka is fascinating)
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Ive always wanted to own a restaurant, until I read kitchen confidential, and then I wanted it even more! This is a great piece about running a restaurant. If you have wanted to own a restaurant, d...
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garv Can totally relate to this ! In fact , reading it is more exciting than being part of the scene!
What do you think are the biggest issues in food today?
Is it in food production? Distribution? Access? Waste? Consumer education? Legislation? Something else entirely? Would love to hear what you guys think.
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katewilson I'm voting food waste but I'm thrilled to see how much efforts are being put behind it now
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darkchocolatepeanutbutter I still feel the dietary guidelines are inadequate. If the USDA could consider the public over corporations, we'd have better direction.
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sugardetoxme It's two parts for me. Food waste is obviously huge. If good food was about actually feeding people then we wouldn't have hunger, but food has become a business. But let's also talk about the big...
Has anyone read 'Forked’ a Guide to Tipped Labor & Dining Ethically?
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Saru Jayaraman’s new book Forked takes on tipping, minimum wage, worker rights and helps consumers choose better restaurants. #ladyboss
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tamanna I have and I even did a blog on it. Good book, eye opening..
http://quietisland.co/forked-by-saru-jayaraman/
Is It OK When A White Guy Cooks Other People's Food? The Rick Bayless Question : The Salt : NPR
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This is such a hotly debated issue. I totally get it especially when I see Starbucks serving chai, and "Americans" serving traditional Indian food.
"Rick Bayless is a master of Mexican fare. He's...
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unconventionalbaker Hmm... interesting. I make a lot of ethnic desserts. I'm usually conscientious of the criticism to come my way by people of culture xyz depending on the recipe, but I usually dodge the bullet...
Savory oatmeal. Have you had it? What do you add in it?
nytimes.com
Article from New York Times.
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JenniferEmilson I usually treat it like a bed of polenta or rice. Then they sky's the limit!
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SimplySeema @JenniferEmilson hmm I like that! Thank you!
#Ladyboss Melissa Yanovitch launches Pursebox. Marketing ideas?
purseboxshop.com
A purse + lunch box for girls. She's looking for great marketing ideas and partnerships? Sent her a few of mine but do you have thoughts?
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katewilson OMG! I wish I had this when I was a kid. (I may still get one) she should partner with that Bettina lady who writes on school lunches for kids
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cheesegrotto We should build a cheese cave in a pocket 🧀😆
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DietID_TeamDietitians Totally agree on the cheese pocket!
Has anyone checked out Mother Jones new podcast, The Bite?
motherjones.com
"For people who think hard about their food." I think a lot of Foodstanders would love it.
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annefood I'll have to check it out!
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unconventionalbaker Interesting. Will have to check it out.
Raw Vegan Cabbage Ideas?
I have a GIANT cabbage -seriously, it's bigger than my head!- from my last Full Circle grocery delivery...I can't decide what to do with it all. I'm hoping you all have some tasty ideas. (Please no...
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DietID_TeamDietitians Welcome @JenniferDoscher! Do you have a stove / hotplate?? If so, this awesome stew recipe from @terryhope would be perfect for cold days, small spaces, and winter ingredients...
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JenniferDoscher Thanks, @Rachna it sounds yummy and I do have an electric grill thing, and a slow-cooker. Thanks!
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DietID_TeamDietitians Also I just came across this randomly. http://www.laaloosh.com/2015/01/06/asian-red-cabbage-salad-recipe/
Why Hunting Down 'Authentic Ethnic Food' Is A Loaded Proposition- price of ethnic food is tied to our view of that ethnicity's place. Agree?
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Great piece about Krishnendu Ray's new book. In terms of price correlation to an ethnicity's place in the world, I think price is also driven by new immigrants of that ethnicity not wanting to pay ...
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garv Interesting point of view ! Every so called ethnic cuisine that travels to foreign lands evolves from being cooked to satiate that expat community's cravings to becoming an accepted / sought after...
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DietID_TeamDietitians @garv such an important trajectory to understand. I also find it interesting that even once an ethnic cuisine becomes mainstream in a foreign land and adapted to that flavor palette, there is still...
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garv @Rachna couldn't agree more. That's the beauty of f&b , there's room for innovation & respect for authenticity!