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Good news about Nutrition
Positive stories about Nutrition, gathered from the newsrooms Rally reads. Every headline links back to the publisher who reported it.
11 stories.
Africa embraces ‘Go to Work on an Egg’ to boost maternal health and nutrition
A simple, affordable solution is helping tackle malnutrition in Malawi. Providing eggs to pregnant women and young children improves maternal and child health, offering a practical way to address widespread poverty. The approach is backed by growing evidence of its effectiveness.
The Telegraph
More protein, less sugar: 500 seniors to learn tips for healthy eating in pilot programme
A pilot programme will teach 500 seniors how to eat healthier by increasing protein and calcium, choosing wholegrain carbs, and cutting back on sodium, sugar and saturated fats. The practical advice aims to improve their long-term health. This is good news for older adults looking to maintain well-being through better nutrition.
The Straits Times
STORE HOUSE: Bringing home the spekboom — Wonder plant should be a staple veggie, say researchers
Researchers say spekboom could become a staple South African vegetable, offering climate resilience and nutritional benefits. Small-scale farmers may gain new opportunities from growing the hardy, indigenous plant. It’s a win for both health and sustainable farming.
Daily Maverick
Puducherry government mulls providing fish with midday meals for schoolchildren
The Puducherry government is considering a pilot project to include fish in midday meals for schoolchildren, starting in the Yanam region. This could improve nutrition for students in an accessible and culturally relevant way. It’s a practical step toward healthier meals for kids.
The Hindu
FEEDING EXCELLENCE: Buckets of ‘brain food’ and gardens of learning: How excellence is grown at ECD centres
The Inceba Trust provides early childhood development centres with nutritious porridge, garden training, and cook training to support children’s health and learning. By ensuring young learners are well-fed and healthy, the program helps them thrive in their early education. This thoughtful approach creates a stronger foundation for their future.
Daily Maverick
Act for Nutrition conference: Minister stresses need for communication, awareness to tackle malnutrition
An international conference in Islamabad is tackling Pakistan’s ongoing nutrition crisis, with a focus on communication and awareness to improve outcomes. The event brings together experts to address malnutrition and stunting, offering hope for meaningful change.
Dawn
Less sugar early in life might decrease dementia risk
A study suggests that children who experienced sugar rationing during World War II had a lower risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s later in life. This finding highlights how reducing sugar intake early on may offer long-term brain health benefits. The research offers hope for simple, early-life changes that could help protect against cognitive decline.
Science News
MOTHER AND CHILD: FoodForward SA expands nutrition drive to 100 more families
FoodForward SA has expanded its nutrition program to provide monthly food parcels for 100 more at-risk families in Wallacedene and Bloekombos. The initiative supports efforts to combat early childhood malnutrition and reduce child stunting by 2030. This extension brings vital nourishment to vulnerable mothers and children in Cape Town.
Daily Maverick
Meat Wasn't the Only Food That Drove Early Humans to Evolve Bigger Brains. Sugar May Have Fueled the Organ's Enlargement, Too
Scientists found that natural sugars from honey and ripe fruit may have fueled the growth of early human brains, providing energy before cooking made starchy foods more digestible. The discovery adds a new layer to our understanding of how diets shaped human evolution. It’s a reminder that nature’s sweet treats played a key role in our development.
Smithsonian Magazine
4,500 low-income youth to get protein drinks at Cheers outlets under FairPrice pilot programme
The programme is part of FairPrice Foundation’s wider, ongoing commitment to uplift communities through nutrition and access to daily essentials.
The Straits Times
New system trims ‘unhealthy’ nutrients from foods: What you need to know
A new system aims to reduce unhealthy nutrients in prepackaged foods and drinks by setting limits on fat, sugar, and sodium. This could help consumers make healthier choices and improve public health. The model is still awaiting approval but represents a step toward better food standards.
Rappler
