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Liz Leslie

Liz Leslie is a journalist based in Bloomington, Indiana. When she's not writing about food, she's likely eating food. Or dreaming about food.

Recent Posts by Liz Leslie

March 12, 2013

Sausage Study 

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Processed Meats Linked To Heart Disease, Cancer

A study released Thursday found an increased risk of early death with high processed meat intake.

March 8, 2013

Farm Forecast 

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Wet Winter Weather May Mean A Better Spring For Farmers

Wet winter weather means wheat forecasts are looking up.

February 26, 2013

A Fish Is A Fish? 

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Mislabeled Fish Found Nationwide In Largest Study To Date

According to a new study by Oceana, nearly one-third of fish sold in the United States is mislabeled.

February 22, 2013

To Label, Or Not To Label? 

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Colorado Congressman Introduces GMO Labeling Bill

Thanks to Jared Polis, the effort to label genetically modified foods is going federal.

February 21, 2013

Everyone's Downstream 

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Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria Found In Chinese Pig Manure

With one half of the world's pigs living in China, the discovery of antibiotic resistant bacteria in Chinese pig dung is cause for concern the world over.

February 19, 2013

Secrets Of The Food Chain 

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Horse Meat Scandal Envelops Europe

Betrayal, mystery, controversy, and a host of characters as big as Europe -- it's no story; it's the ever-widening horse meat scandal.

February 7, 2013

School Snacks 

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Healthier Foods Coming To Schools

In hopes encouraging healthier eating habits among the nation's youth, the USDA has proposed a new set of guidelines for food sold in schools.

February 5, 2013

Super Salmon 

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FDA Says ‘Frankenfish’ Poses No Environmental Threat

Genetically engineered salmon could be approved for human consumption in 2013.

February 1, 2013

Sweet Resurrection 

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Twinkies Set To Make A Comeback

Twinkies flew off the shelves after Hostess announced bankruptcy in November. However, the iconic snack cake is about to return to a store near you.

February 1, 2013

Discount Grocer 

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Aldi Embraces Organics

Aldi announced it would test organics in its stores, expanding across the South and Midwest.

January 31, 2013

Bacteria Trends 

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Food-Borne Illness More Likely With Vegetables Than Meat

The CDC doesn't want you to stop eating vegetables. Just be sure to wash both the produce and your hands first.

January 23, 2013

'Treat' Yourself 

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Scoop Of Sorbet A Day Will Keep The Doctor Away?

Sniffling and sneezing? Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams' Influenza Sorbet could help.

January 16, 2013

Caffeine Overload 

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Energy Drinks Give You Wings, Land You In The Hospital?

Energy drink-related hospital visits have doubled between 2007 and 2011, but the caffeine isn't entirely to blame for the injuries.

January 11, 2013

Breathe, Breathe In The Air 

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Eating More Fruits and Veggies May Improve Lung Function

Scientists unearth yet another reason to boost your intake of whole foods.

January 9, 2013

Stop Shop And Eat 

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More Fast Food Appearing In Exisiting Stores

Super stores -- could they be fast food's next frontier?

December 29, 2012

Cliffhanger 

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Farm Bill: No News Not Necessarily Good News

As of Saturday morning, no resolution had been reached on a new federal Farm Bill. Time is running out.

December 21, 2012

Food And Finance 

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Food Prices Remain High Amid Speculation

Hunger affects nearly one billion people worldwide. High food prices are a factor, but what drives food prices?

December 13, 2012

Healthy Helpings 

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More Grains And Meat Allowed In School Lunches

The USDA has decided to allow more meat and grains in school lunches after outcry by school administrators.

December 5, 2012

Food Stamps 

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New Jersey Mayor Takes On Food Stamp Challenge

850,000 Americans receive SNAP benefits each month. This week, Newark mayor Cory Booker is putting himself in their shoes.

November 30, 2012

Pork Problems 

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Study Finds Bacteria In American Pork, Some Drug-Resistant

Consumer Reports has just published some bad news for pork lovers.

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