Healthy Food in Vending Machines

In Search of Hope – by Sam Gannon

Seconded to the parish of Tililngdon, the Reverend Dolores has been presented with a challenge.

She’s living in an antiquated house and she’s cold. Furthermore, her new Bishop, Bishop Alice does not approve of ‘showgirls in dog collars.’

Determined to prove the Bishop wrong, she sets about warming her house – who cares if it smells of horse! There is the crochet club, jumble sale, and soup run to organise. And this year, the church bells will ring, no matter what threats are made. Even more so, the newly formed choir will spread a little joy this Christmas, even though they can’t sing – yet! And with a little help from Phil, her bassist, this year could be full of magic.

However, she has a fight on her hands as the townies out in Knob Hill – she must stop calling it that, are trying to stop her from ringing her bells. When Krystal with a K decides to do some volunteer work, Dolores sets out to see just how committed she really is.

Up to her ears in granny squares and squawking choristers, Dolores is revving up for Christmas, yet a deeper darker secret is beginning to emerge!

A secret that could blow the whole parish apart and put Dolores in danger.

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Joana Silva presented a draft legislative decree that, as she stressed, “goes beyond the ordinance already in force” and defines standards for the placement of healthy products in vending machines. A diploma that, in addition to public services where legislation already exists, includes the entire private sector.

The PSD proposal establishes a list of healthy products, requires that a minimum percentage (50%) be in a prominent position, a monitoring committee, and mechanisms for inspection and administrative offences.

Joana Silva emphasizes that the measure applies to both the public and private sectors, highlighting the health risks associated with obesity. She notes that Portugal faces high obesity rates, with Madeira’s figures being the worst in Portugal.

Excess weight, says the deputy, who is a nutritionist by profession, is “the third highest death factor in Portugal and foreshortens life.”

JPP candidate Patrícia Spínola supported the proposal but defended the preference for regional products.

Other politicians aired their views, with one saying, ‘have your 50% but leave the chocolate!’

Samantha Gannon

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