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Let's see if we can turn our preconceived notions about the food system upside down! If you, too, have learned to assume the worst about BIG FOOD, Lunch Agenda's new series is for you. We'll hear from leaders who are pushing forward big food businesses in innovative ways that offer positive societal externalities. In this first episode of "BIG FOOD Stars", Amaris Bradley of Partnership for a Healthier America explains how they convince huge corporations to cut sugar, sodium and saturated fat from their products. Then Jeff Lenard of the National Association of Convenience Stores shares how its Partnership has led to improved fresh food and beverage offerings (and more) at over 75,000 stores across the US.
How do you decide if a product meets criteria for being healthy? Registered dietitian, Amaris Bradley with the Partnership for a Healthier America, is going to walk us through how to use the online NACS PHA Healthier Product Calculator and what it means for merchandising. Learn more and check out the calculator at www.convenience.org/calculator. Hosted by: Carolyn Schnare, Director of Strategic Initiatives, NACS and Stephanie Sikorski, Vice President, Marketing, NACS
Amaris Bradley joins me in my kitchen! We don't cook anything for you, but we talk a lot about food–specifically yogurt, cupcakes, and indulgent vegetables. Amaris is the Director of Partnerships at Partnership for Healthier America (yes, Michelle Obama's health legacy). I wanted to get her thoughts on the food label changes, and tap into her communications expertise as well. She also enlightens us about how to plan some amazing travels. In the news: “Indulgent descriptions” and vegetable consumption The Delay in Food Label Changes
In addition to the numerous benefits age can bring, is the added importance of keeping our bodies fit, healthy and well nourished. Actress Tia Mowry, although still a youthful woman, had some health issues of her own. Recognizing her diet needed improvement, she combined her love of cooking with solid nutritional information to create her just released cookbook: WHOLE NEW YOU. Join Amaris Bradley, registered dietician and Director at the Partnership for a Healthier America, as she shares important information that will keep you fit and feisty for years to come!