food

Food is any substance consumed to provide nutritional support for an organism. It is usually of plant or animal origin, and contains essential nutrients, such as carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, or minerals. The substance is ingested by an organism and assimilated by the organism's cells to provide energy, maintain life, or stimulate growth.
Historically, humans secured food through two methods: hunting and gathering and agriculture. Today, the majority of the food energy required by the ever increasing population of the world is supplied by the food industry.
Food safety and food security are monitored by agencies like the International Association for Food Protection, World Resources Institute, World Food Programme, Food and Agriculture Organization, and International Food Information Council. They address issues such as sustainability, biological diversity, climate change, nutritional economics, population growth, water supply, and access to food.
The right to food is a human right derived from the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR), recognizing the "right to an adequate standard of living, including adequate food", as well as the "fundamental right to be free from hunger".

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  1. M

    Would you eat this food?

    Went to a family memorial service earlier. It was first at the burial ground and then back at the house with food etc. The food was picked up at 8am. People didn't come back until about 11am. Food was sandwiches. Tuna, smoked salmon, egg, cream cheese. There was no fridge space so the food was...
  2. SatNavSaysStraightOn

    Phoodle - food related wordle

    I've found a new food/ cooking related wordle. Phoodle
  3. SatNavSaysStraightOn

    How do you do your weekly food shopping online?

    I know this sounds odd but exactly how do you use the system your supermarket provides for online shopping (whether it is delivered or you pick it up from the store)? For instance, I always shop with a particular recipe in mind. So I might need aubergines, courgettes, red & green peppers and...
  4. TastyReuben

    Any ‘Retro’ Food You Miss?

    I was sitting around thinking about nothing in particular today and suddenly got a craving for a late-1980’s treat - Burger King Burger Bundles: View: https://youtu.be/uMcaFPVwvZs Burger King sliders - Wikipedia I remember for one glorious summer, I lived on these little sliders, served in...
  5. Sotaeko

    Foods you dislike

    What foods do you dislike no matter how many times you try them or different ways they are prepared/cooked? What foods do you dislike when growing up and end up liking later in life?
  6. karadekoolaid

    Food History and Misconceptions

    As I was writing an answer to Mountain Cat about French Fries, it got me thinking. Many foods, or food items we claim as our own... are not our own. We Brits will assure you that Chicken Tikka Masala was invented in Glasgow, or Birmingham - when it was originally invented in Delhi and called...
  7. B

    My family tradition: never "yucking" on food.

    since this is a foodie forum. my family managed to teach me a few things as a kid. one was to NEVER "ewwww" someones food. my situation was reinforced by real-life. i am an American born Chinese dude. i grew up in a smaller Texas town were there were hardly any Asian people. coming up thru...
  8. flyinglentris

    US Shortage of Baby Food?

    When I started seeing the lamentations regarding people who felt that the shortages of baby foods would threaten starvation for their infants, I felt that old regret that so many people are so habitualized and manipulated that they don't even try to think for themselves. And there were for...
  9. pistachioguy

    Hello everyone

    I am glad to be here. I am a food blogger. I am hoping I will learn and share great ideas about food. Thanks
  10. Windigo

    Your favorite food youtube channels, podcasts, and other social media

    I am curious what your favorite social media food channels and websites are, maybe we can discover more fun content here. Youtube favorites of mine: https://www.youtube.com/c/DWFood https://www.youtube.com/user/epicuriousdotcom https://www.youtube.com/c/INSIDERfood...
  11. flyinglentris

    Bacon Wrapped Food Items

    What food items have you ever cooked, wrapped in bacon? I have a preference for wrapping skewered shrimp or prawns in bacon, for one.
  12. LissaC

    Food items you no longer buy

    Are there are any foods you stopped buying? What were your reasons for no longer buying that item? In my case I stopped buying breakfast cereals. The ones I ate as a kid and young adult were full of sugar and really not healthy. I only buy corn flakes. I also rarely buy yogurts nowadays, once...
  13. Morning Glory

    Do you ever complain or send food back in restaurants?

    I have done both. Any examples? The most recent example I remember (which was a while back) was when I ordered a pizza with an egg broken on top. I stressed to the waiter when I ordered it that I wanted a runny yolk. And well... it wasn't. They got it right, after it got sent back.
  14. Morning Glory

    Food or drink related New Year resolutions (2022)

    Do you have food or drink related resolutions for 2022? My main one is a complete clear out of store cupboards and freezers. Its bonkers. I simply have too much stuff which is old and probably past using. In fact, its so bonkers that I'm not even sure what I have.
  15. JAS_OH1

    What take-out food have you scored well on?

    Menu - O'Charley's Restaurant & Bar During the height of the pandemic when many restaurants in the US were only offering carryout or delivery, some restaurants were selling gift certificates online for a discount just so they could stay afloat. There is a restaurant chain here called...
  16. flyinglentris

    What is the most un-appetizing food presentation you have ever come across?

    It might be the ugliest, the smelliest, the most offensive or the most something else. What food presentation have you come across that has really turned your stomach, just being there to see it? Did you have to sit down to table for it?
  17. vernplum

    Unfortunately-named food products. Go!

    Here's something I saw in Tesco supermarket in the UK. I'm sure it's delicious, but...
  18. A

    Frozen food when defrosting a freezer

    I had to defrost my freezer, so it was switched off and open for about 90 minutes. I put the quorn in the fridge to minimise cooling. I had some quorn and frozen vegetables and frozen tomato sauce in there. Will they be OK? How long can quorn and frozen veg be out the freezer before I should...
  19. M

    Shortages & inflation-are you stocking up?

    Over here (in Japan) they announce on the news what's going up in price and by how much and when. Myself, I'm a bit of a food hoarder -- trust me, during the zombie apocalypse you'll fatten up if your holed up with me -- so I'm VERY well stocked atm, and I'm glad. The price of flour has already...
  20. Sembie

    How are you with spicy food? Very spicy?

    I am curious how is the culture of spicy food all over the world. As it's known that Indian, Mexican, Hungarian, Thai, etc cuisine is famous for its spicy taste. How about in other countries?
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