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Daily Mail
a day ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
Is an expensive high street lunch ever worth it? From Pret's £12.95 salmon box to Sainsbury's £4.50 green salad, SARAH RAINEY tries the 'healthy' top offerings... and has a surprising verdict
As summer lunch plans go, there are few more convenient options than buying a salad box from your favourite sandwich shop or supermarket. But forget wilted lettuce, squashed tomatoes and soggy croutons; today's healthy lunches truly are a cut above your average home-chopped salad.
CTV News
15-07-2025
- Business
- CTV News
24-hour health food convenience store to open in Ottawa's ByWard Market
People looking for a healthy option as the sun rises will soon have a new spot in Ottawa's ByWard Market. Montreal-based KaleMart24 will be opening its doors on William Street on July 23, offering all-natural and local products for 24-hours, seven-days a week. 'We're not like a classic convenience store, and we're not like a grab-and-go restaurant,' Sam Saoudi, founder and CEO of KaleMart24, told CTV News Ottawa. 'We offer all the classic categories of a convenience store, alcohol, chocolate, chips, gums, all that, but it's natural brands with no preservatives, no additives and no chemicals in the products. Saoudi says he had the idea for the business while in engineering school and realized there was a gap in offerings for quick, healthy products at his local Montreal depanneur. The franchise opened two stores in Montreal in March 2024 and a third in September 2024. Along with its ByWard Market location, a store will be opening in Gatineau's Hull sector as soon as Monday. Saoudi plans to open more franchises in Toronto and Kitchener. 'We've had an overwhelming response,' he said. KaleMart24's website shows a variety of options from bowls, salads, smoothies, acai bowls, wraps and sandwiches. Grab-and-go classics like coffee, tea and pastries are also on offer. Saoudi says he wanted to open the first Ottawa location in the market because of the amount of traffic in the area from locals and tourists, despite growing concerns over social disorder in the area. 'We wanted to showcase the brand in Ottawa in a very high food traffic location to make people discover the brand and see what we're doing,' he said. 'Ottawa is a great market. We have a lot of franchisees that are very interested in the area and I think bringing more great stores and great opportunities in this city would help lower that bad reputation that certain streets in Ottawa have.' The ByWard Market area has been without a 24-hour establishment since the closure of the notorious Rideau Street McDonald's in 2023. The Elgin Street Diner and Kettlemans Bagels also offer all-day, all-night service.
Fox News
15-07-2025
- Health
- Fox News
America's dairy farmers and ice cream producers agree to quit using artificial colors
America's ice cream will be getting healthy again. U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brook Rollins, together with U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Dr. Mary Makary, made essentially this announcement on Monday. (See the video at the top of this article.) MAHA leaders, together with the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and dairy farmers, announced that artificial colors in ice cream products will be eliminated by the end of 2027. Sec. Rollins told Fox News Digital in a statement, "Each one of these endeavors helps families make better choices and pursue healthier lives." "I appreciate IDFA members for spearheading this new initiative and finding ways to promote President Trump's Make America Healthy Again agenda," she added. Michael Dykes, IDFA CEO, said they've reduced sugar by 60% in America's schools and flavored milk, which is the No. 1 product for children. "This announcement today represents over 40 individual ice cream companies," said Dykes. "It's the single largest effort of its kind." Sec. Kennedy commended major food manufacturers that have pledged to take artificial coloring out of their foods. "With this addition today of the dairymen and the dairy food producers, we now have about 35% of the American food industry that has made commitments," said RFK Jr. He added the stats are in addition to about 35% to 40% of the food industry, which was "already organic and healthy and chemical-free." Dairy farmers from Michigan, Illinois, Idaho and Indiana were at the press conference. Schwoeppe Dairy farm owner and fifth-generation dairy farmer Sam Schwoeppe of Indiana touted the benefits of consuming whole milk. Her parents were foster parents, she said, and she personally witnessed the importance of good nutrition in her life, making it her core to her mission "to feed children." "I'll never forget one of my brothers arriving [at] our family at the age of nine with gray hair, bald patches on his head and skin flaking off his body due to a lack of nutrition," she said. "After one month of regular meals, including the dense nutrition provided by whole milk and dairy products — and of course, our regular weekend ice cream parties — he transformed into a little freckled-faced, red-headed boy," said Schwoeppe. "It is essential we consume good, wholesome food products," she added. "Products containing real dairy are the most nutritious options, and even though ice cream is decadent and has calories, it sure beats the heck out of candy and soda pop for a sweet treat." Dairy products are a good source of essential nutrients such as calcium, potassium and vitamin D, according to the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines. Commissioner Makary also announced the FDA will be approving another natural food dye: gardenia blue. "The sickness of American kids is not a willpower problem. It's not their fault. We can do things that will make the food supply healthier, one step at a time," said Makary. In May, the FDA approved three natural-source colors in food items: galdieria extract blue, butterfly pea flower extract and calcium phosphate. The MAHA movement has spread to a number of local communities — with Stella's Homemade Ice Cream in South Carolina, plus King Cone in Plover, Wisconsin, doing away with artificial food dyes, Fox News Digital previously reported.
CNET
07-07-2025
- General
- CNET
10 Minutes and No Mess: I Can't Believe How Easy this Method for Cooking Salmon Is
Summer heat inspires lighter fare with shorter cooking times and less mess. Salmon is ticks a lot of those boxes but even grilling this healthy fish it outside has its drawbacks. If you've ever had to scrape salmon skin off the bottom of your grill, you know what I mean. The air fryer may have made it's name via its ability to make crispy wings and fries without all the oil but it's also the perfect place to make filets of salmon or any other fish. The 15-minute method crisps the outside, leaving the inside a tender medium-rare. Best of all, there's no messy grill or oil-splattered stovetop to clean up after. And forget preheating the large oven, which takes twice as long and can raise the temperature of the kitchen by as much as 10 degrees (the air fryer doesn't). For hot nights when I need something affordable, healthy and quick, this air fryer salmon is an easy decision. You can also play with the recipe, mixing and matching sauces, seasoning and sides until you find a flavor that fits your taste. Salmon tacos are a particular favorite in this house. A fresh filet and seasonings are all you need to make the perfect air fryer salmon dinner. David Watsky/CNET Here's how to make a perfect filet every time. And for more, see our favorite places to order salmon online and the best air fryers we tested for 2025. If you're wondering how these trendy and efficient countertop cookers work and which model is best, read my complete guide to air fryers. Ingredients for the 10-minute air fryer salmon 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp soy sauce or tamari 1 tsp brown sugar 1 green onion, diced Salmon filet Salt and pepper to taste Parchment paper (optional) Read More: Best BBQ Sauces Directions for perfect 10-minute air fryer salmon Step 1 : Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees F on either "air fry" or "roast." : Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees F on either "air fry" or "roast." Step 2 : Whisk together olive oil, brown sugar, soy sauce and green onion. : Whisk together olive oil, brown sugar, soy sauce and green onion. Step 3 : Pat the salmon filet dry and place it in the air fryer on top of parchment paper (paper optional). : Pat the salmon filet dry and place it in the air fryer on top of parchment paper (paper optional). Step 4 : Pour soy sauce mixture over salmon and brush to coat completely. : Pour soy sauce mixture over salmon and brush to coat completely. Step 5: Close the basket and cook for about 8 minutes, checking with a fork or internal probe for doneness (cook a minute or two more if you prefer your salmon medium well or well done). Just 8 minutes in the air fryer and you have perfectly medium rare salmon. David Watsky/CNET Best Air Fryers: Cheap vs. Expensive Best Air Fryers: Cheap vs. Expensive Click to unmute Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Skip Backward Skip Forward Next playlist item Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 19:24 Loaded : 3.07% 00:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 19:24 Share Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Close Modal Dialog This is a modal window. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button. Close Modal Dialog This is a modal window. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button. Best Air Fryers: Cheap vs. Expensive What else can I cook in the air fryer? The air fryer is my go-to for roasted chicken, replacing my slow and dirty dish-heavy oven recipe. I recently learned to make juicy air fryer cheeseburgers and sizzle bacon in less than 10 minutes and without dirtying a skillet or sheet pan. Why should I use an air fryer instead of an oven? Air fryers are incredibly convenient and can do many of the same jobs that an oven can. They only take a couple of minutes to preheat, contain many of the cooking messes you'd otherwise have to spend time cleaning up and are overall more energy-efficient cooking appliances. What's the biggest limitation of cooking with an air fryer? When you're planning to cook meals with an air fryer, you need to make sure you have enough space inside of your appliance for the food you want to cook. Many air fryers can accommodate for a single person's serving size, but you'll likely have to run the air fryer multiple times to make enough food for your whole family.
The Sun
05-07-2025
- Health
- The Sun
From smoothies to shakes – three ways to enjoy trending superfood acai
IT'S a TikTok trend that's actually healthy – acai berry bowls, where the berries are blended with other fruit and toppings. Loved by stars including Gwyneth Paltrow and David Beckham, acai is a superfood from a palm tree in the Amazon rainforest. It is similar to blueberries but higher in antioxidants, omega fatty acids and fibre. Here I try three ways to enjoy it. Frozen SAMBAZON Frozen Scoopable Acai is perfect for scooping in smoothies, eating on its own or topping with fruit or nuts for a healthy breakfast or snack. It's 63 per cent acai puree with water, sugar, flavouring and locust bean gum to thicken. Sambazon provides organically grown, ethically sourced acai with the distinct taste – earthiness and berries mixed with chocolate – and a creamy texture with just the right amount of sweetness. It's two per cent fat, 14 per cent sugar and 111 calories per 100g. £4.70 for 380g, Sainsbury's. Shake 3 THE Kendalife Strawberry, Banana & Acai Superfood Shake contains 20g of protein per serving and 24 vitamins. The main ingredients are lactose-reduced skimmed milk powder and whey protein powder from grass-fed cows. It is 20 per cent bananas, ten per cent strawberry and only one per cent acai. As well as fruit flakes, there is also sweetener. There's a decent dose of fibre from the prebiotic inulin and psyllium husk powder and it's free from added sugars, palm oil, artificial colours and flavours as well as preservatives. Mix each sachet with 200ml water – it has a lovely sweet taste and 193 calories, 20g of protein and 4.4g of fibre per serving. But there isn't much acai in it! £9.50 for five x 50g serving sachets, Powder NATURYA Organic Acai Powder is pure dried acai that you can add to smoothies, yoghurt or porridge. You could even add it to savoury things like tomato sauces to give a rich, earthy flavour. For every 15g of powder there is 270g of fresh berries that have been dried. And a 15g serving provides one of your five a day, with just 72 calories and 5.6g of fibre. It's five per cent fat but that's packed with omegas 3, 6 and 9. It's good for bone health too, thanks to the manganese in acai. This really is super and I love it.
