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15 Most Wasted Foods in the World
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Food waste is a HUGE problem.
It’s a waste of money, valuable sustenance, a burden on our landfills, not to mention it creates harmful methane emissions. It’s a global issue, and on top of all of the negatives, there are really few things more frustrating about adult life than throwing out food that was perfectly good to eat a week ago. Put simply, food waste is foolish, and we should all be doing our part to do less of it.
If you want to be part of the solution and not the problem, be extra diligent when you’re buying these 15 notoriously wasted foods:
Lettuce
Unless you have a family of 6 or are eating it daily, it’s pretty much impossible to get through a whole container of lettuce without being beaten by the dreaded wilt and slime.
Avoid food waste by keeping it cool and dry, using it in more dishes, buy heads over containers and chop it up yourself.
Bread
Bread is one of those things that you either have none of when you need it, or you have way too much of it that you can’t finish. And until they start selling it by the slice or in half loaves, it will probably continue to be wasted in droves. Don’t even get us started about the strange quantities that hamburger and hotdog buns come in…
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Please note the following menu changes:
Swap days- Tuesday May 2nd and Wednesday May 3rd; Lasagna will be served on Tuesday May 2nd and Salmon will be served on Wednesday May 3rd.
Swap days- May 16th and May 31st; Beef with Pearl Onions will be served on May 16th and Stuffed Pepper Casserole will be served on May 31st.
Please note the Nutrition Program is closed on Monday May 29, 2017 in recognition of Memorial Day. Meals will not be served or delivered.
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Rainbow Lunch Club Volunteers Wanted
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During the Rainbow Lunch Club, LGBT older adults come together to enjoy a meal and socialize in a judgement free environment.
*We have an immediate need for assistance at our Rainbow Lunch Club!*
The Rainbow Lunch Club meets twice monthly, the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, at noon. Volunteer assistance is needed approximately 1 hour prior to mealtime through clean up (11:00am– 1:30pm.)
Rainbow Volunteers assist with setting up tables/chairs, preparing place settings, serving the meal, cleaning up, registration and more. Volunteers receive a complimentary meal during their shift.
If you are interested in helping us out please contact Joan by phone or email: 508-756-1515 ext. 404 or
wlen@eswa.org
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All volunteers are carefully screened; screening process includes a criminal background check; the CORI is required by state regulations
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Reservations are required.
Worcester Senior Center
Thursday May 11th
508- 799-8070
Baked Potato Bar
Hardwick
Senior Center
Tuesday May 16th
Reservations required by 5/10
413-477-6707
Pasta Bar
Barre Senior Center
Tuesday May 23rd
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eservations required by 5/17
978-355-5027
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Kosher Meals
Bet Shalom Apartments
RSVP 2 days in advance
508-756-7109 ext. 232
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Elder Care Q&A - May 2017 - Are Dietary Supplements Worth Buying?
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Q: Are there any health benefits from dietary supplements?
A: Unfortunately, the answer is often “No.” Advertisements for “dietary supplements” frequently claim they will keep you from getting sick, or help you to live longer. But according to the National Institute On Aging, “Often there is little, if any, scientific support for these claims…Some supplements can hurt you. Others are just a waste of money because they don’t give you any health benefits.” Q: As I get older, does it really matter to stay physically active?
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We've set a place for you at our table
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Bring your Ideas to the Table
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Do you have a favorite meal? Have a question about a meal's nutritional content? Interested in having us serve something different?
We want to hear from you!
The Nutrition program invites you to bring us your comments, questions and suggestions. You may call us between the hours of 8:00am-4:00pm at 508-852-3205 or you may email the nutrition staff anytime at nutrition@eswa.org
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The Nutrition Project is administered by Elder Services of Worcester Area, Inc. and receives federal
financial support under the Older Americans Act provided by the Central Massachusetts Agency on Aging and the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs.
Funders also include United Way of Central Massachusetts,
Greater Worcester Community Foundation, local Councils on Aging,
participant donations, grants and individual support.
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