By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS They are a staple in nearly every college dorm and a comfort food for millions of weary Mexicans who are too hungry to cook after a long day of work and fighting Mexico City traffic. But if Mexico’s food police — in this case, Federal Consumer Protection Agency (Profeco) Director Ricardo Sheffield Padilla — has his way,
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BY THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS It’s called “hidden hunger,” and it doesn’t refer to the abject poverty that prevails in rural and undeveloped parts of Mexico. No, it is a serious public health concern that affects up to 90 percent of all Mexican men, women and children, regardless of their economic status. Hidden hunger is a micronutrient deficiency that is becoming a
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS … Eggs are rich in nutrients, including vitamins B12, B2, B5 and A, as well as lutein and zeaxanthin, which may reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration…
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By THE PULSE NEWS MEXICO STAFF Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) announced a new and expanded basket of basic food items on Tuesday, Jan. 29. The new basic food basket, considered essential for all Mexicans, contains 40 products, nearly double the 23 items in the previous basket. In addition to beef, chicken, pork, bread, eggs, and fresh and
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By MELISSA T. CASTRO It’s one of those old go-to comfort foods for upset tummies or sore throats. Oatmeal – hulled oat grains that have been milled, steel-cut or rolled – has been around for centuries, and is a hardy and wholesome breakfast food, as well as a nutritious additive for breads and pastries, smoothies and soups. “Historically, oatmeal has
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