To Get The Benefits Of Olive Oil, Fresh May Be Best
The Mediterranean diet is a pattern of eating that lately has become a darling of medical researchers. It includes vegetables and grains, not so much meat and, of course, generous portions of olive...
View ArticleDay 2 Of Government Shutdown Affects Variety Of Workers
Some federal employees have to work despite the closure, while others have been told not to report to work. On Morning Edition, we hear some voices of folks who have already felt the impact of the...
View ArticleBuffett Family Puts Money Where Their Mouth Is: Food Security
Oh, what a job. You've got $3 billion to address society's most intractable problems. So what do you do?If you're philanthropist Howard G. Buffett, son of famed investor Warren Buffett, you set a...
View ArticleFor Mind And Body: Study Finds Mediterranean Diet Boosts Both
For all of us nearing middle age, or slogging through it, yes, there is a benefit in eating a Mediterranean-style diet rich in fish, nuts, vegetables and fruit.A new study published in the Annals of...
View ArticleHow 17th Century Fraud Gave Rise To Bright Orange Cheese
The news from Kraft last week that the company is ditching two artificial dyes in some versions of its macaroni and cheese products left me with a question.Why did we start coloring cheeses orange to...
View ArticleNuts For Longevity: Daily Handful Is Linked To Longer Life
Americans have not always been in love with nuts.Think about it: They're loaded with calories and fat. Plus, they can be expensive.But Americans' views — and eating habits — when it comes to nuts are...
View ArticleMore Children Are Being Medicated For ADHD Than Before
The number of children being diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is on the rise, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.And families increasingly are opting for...
View ArticleEasy As Pie: Master The Art Of The Perfect Crust
Those of us slaving over pecan and pumpkin pies ahead of Thanksgiving already know that pie-making season is decidedly in full swing. And on a segment for Morning Edition airing Thursday, host David...
View ArticleFresh Research Finds Organic Milk Packs In Omega-3s
While milk consumption continues to fall in the U.S., sales of organic milk are on the rise. And now organic milk accounts for about 4 percent of total fluid milk consumption.For years, organic...
View ArticleLet Them Eat Sandwiches: USDA Eases School Lunch Restrictions
After the the school lunch program was overhauled in 2012 to curb childhood obesity, lots of kids began complaining that lunches were too skimpy.Why? Because in some cases, schools had to limit healthy...
View ArticleMore Signs A Mediterranean Diet Helps Prevent Cardiovascular Ills
There's fresh evidence that a Mediterranean diet can help cut the risk of atherosclerosis, a disease caused by the buildup of plaque in the arteries.
View ArticleLong John Silver's Throws Trans Fats Overboard
Long John Silver's has gained some notoriety in the past for serving up what the food police dubbed the most unhealthful meal in America. (aka heart attack on a hook.)But the fast-food chain is out to...
View ArticleFor The Love Of Oysters: How A Kiss From The Sea Evokes Passion
Question: Which of these foods are said to stir passion? An oyster, and avocado or a turnip? (Scroll down to the bottom for the answer.)One of these, at least, is a gimme. The stories linking oysters...
View ArticleNew Food Label Aims To Make Healthy Decisions Easier
The Food and Drug Administration and the White House are expected to unveil a new food label this week. Changed just once since their adoption, these labels need to be less confusing, advocates say.
View ArticleNutrition Labels To Get Long-Overdue Tweaks
If you're perplexed about how to make healthy choices when you're shopping for food, you're not alone. We've all puzzled over a food label that was confusing and hard to follow.But some help may be on...
View ArticleWith New Food Labels, Back Of The Box Gets A Makeover
Transcript MELISSA BLOCK, HOST: This is ALL THINGS CONSIDERED from NPR News. I'm Melissa Block.AUDIE CORNISH, HOST: And I'm Audie Cornish.We've been hearing about the Food and Drug Administration's...
View ArticleEat Plants And Prosper: For Longevity, Go Easy On The Meat, Study Says
Americans who ate a diet rich in animal protein during middle age were significantly more likely to die from cancer and other causes, compared with people who reported going easy on foods such as red...
View ArticleAlmost 500 Foods Contain The 'Yoga Mat' Compound. Should We Care?
That compound found in commercially baked bread — yep, the one that's in yoga mats, too — is in the news again.A report from the Environmental Working Group finds that the compound, azodicarbonamide,...
View ArticleCompanies Tap Celebrity Power For Extreme Vegetable Makeover
Marketing to kids may have gotten a bad rap in the past. Especially since children have been the target of so much junk food advertising.But it's a new day.Increasingly, companies are seeing profits...
View ArticleHow 17th Century Fraud Gave Rise To Bright Orange Cheese
The news from Kraft last week that the company is ditching two artificial dyes in some versions of its macaroni and cheese products left me with a question.Why did we start coloring cheeses orange to...
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