FOOD

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Korean food and culture are deeply intertwined, reflecting a centuries old tradition shaped by geography, climate and history. From savory stews to fiery kimchi, Korean cuisine is celebrated for its bold flavors, vibrant colors and emphasis on fresh, seasonal ingredients.

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As New York City gets closer to its goal of returning to a pre-pandemic way of life, elected officials are considering making one emergency order a permanent fixture.

A New York City Council committee held its first hearing Tuesday on a bill requested by Mayor Eric Adams that would change the rules for restaurant outdoor seating permits that would allow for more businesses to provide a sidewalk seating option.

City councilmember Marjorie Velazquez, the bill's co-sponsor, said during Tuesday's hearing that thousands of restaurants around the city were able to survive the pandemic because of outdoor dining and argued that the city needed to adapt to help owners stay afloat.

"It's important we save our small businesses, our restaurants," she said during the zoning and franchises committee hearing.

Despite a global abundance of food, a United Nations report says 815 million people, 11 percent of the world’s population, went hungry in 2016. That number seems to be rising.

It is key to consume essential nutrients for a healthy body. One of the important nutrients the body requires is protein. Protein helps keep your muscles strong and healthy and is required by each and every cell of the body. Interestingly, you can get protein from vegetables.