Eating a big breakfast will ‘burn more calories’
New research is adding to what we already know: you should eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper. Silver Surfers reports that Scientists have found that people who eat a big breakfast compared with a large dinner may burn twice as...Over 50s to boost delivery boom: The NPD Group
Whilst operators stand to lose part of £1 billion of business as 25-to-34-year-olds curb their eating out habits. QSR Media reports that Global information company The NPD Group is predicting a decrease in eat-out or out-of-home (OOH) visits by consumers aged 25-to-34...Seasonal tips and recipes: Britain’s bounty of February produce
February is a month in which the winter blues can be felt most acutely here in the UK. We look longingly towards the equator, yearning for tropical sunshine and exotic fruits – and those of us who didn’t cunningly plan a holiday look on our...Winter warmers: Guide to great meals for cold weather
There are few better ways to beat the winter chill than with a hale and hearty meal. In the depths of winter, you need food that’s satisfying, nourishing and full of slow burning fuels that will help you stay warmer for longer. Treat yourself to the dishes that will...Britain’s over-50s have growing appetite for eating lunch out
New research from global information company The NPD Group suggests Britain’s older consumers could support growth in eat-out lunch business in future years. Hospitality and Catering News reports that there were 1 billion lunch visits out-of-home (OOH) by the over-50...Ourplace News
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