Kids in the U.S. get most of their calories from ultra-processed foods, which are tied to health problems. Now, scientists are finding that kids don’t all react to these foods in the same way.
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for June 27, 2025
Enjoy summer while we can — it will be gone in a flash. You can follow me through the week on Bluesky, threads and X. A quick program note: I’m taking some time off, so this column will next appear on July 18. Here we go. *** Want to get my column in your inbox […]
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Sky Kim wins ‘Best Chef Northeast’ for her locally-inspired Korean cuisine
Every year, the James Beard Foundation recognizes exceptional restaurants and chefs throughout the country, one of the highest honors in the culinary field. Earlier this week, they announced this year’s winners. Sky Hanuel Kim, the chef at Gift Horse in Providence, won “Best Chef Northeast.” The win came just a year after Kim was a semifinalist for “best emerging chef.” I visited Sky Kim at her restaurant, Gift Horse, shortly after she was named a semifinalist in 2024.
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This mother relies on SNAP to help feed her kids. Now, she’s bracing for cuts
Millions of people who use the food assistance program SNAP are facing changes: on what food they can buy, how much money they’ll receive or even if they’ll still qualify for the program.
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Using an app to rate food for nutrition? Take the results with a grain of salt
Food apps can help you figure out what’s in your food and whether it’s nutritious. Just scan the barcode on the packet with your phone. But different apps can give very different results. Here’s why.
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There’s a secret superfood in white rice and pasta: Here’s how to unlock it
When it comes to rice and pasta, dietitians recommend eating brown or whole grain because they’re more nutritious. But you can create a super nutrient in white rice and white pasta. Here’s the trick.
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Fighting loneliness in rural Maine, one casserole at a time
What happens when people put their phones down and eat together?
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Is it ‘Made in USA’? The answer can be complicated
In a global economy, something called “substantial transformation” comes into play when the U.S. determines where a product is made.
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Crumbling bridges and sweet flavors: Warwick Ice Cream’s delicious take on Rhode Island’s infrastructure
When he first heard the news that state officials had condemned the Washington Bridge, Tom Bucci senior immediately thought: ice cream. “Crumbling bridge, sorta like crumbling ice cream,” he mused. On the spot, he came up with a name. Now he needed a flavor. The list of ingredients practically rattled off the tongue. “So, we […]
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A silver lining to Trump tariffs?
At a time when a trip to the grocery store is bound to come with some sticker shock, the idea of paying 10-25% more is unpopular, to say the least. But, for some things, there may be a work-around. “Buy more local food by shopping at your local farmer’s market,” said Nessa Richman, network director […]
