Earth Eats: Real Food, Green Living
Sarah Kaiser is a student-turned-townie living in Bloomington, Indiana. A social media specialist at Solution Tree, she spends her days tweeting and her nights foraging at the local summer market for new tastes and flavors. And occasionally rocking out on the ukulele.
A recent study finds laws preventing the sale of unhealthy snacks and beverages in schools is correlated with reduced weight gain in students.
Smørrebrød, Danish open-faced sandwiches, feature oven-roasted beets and carrots purchased from an area farmers market.
With corn prices up about 27 percent in the past month and no sign of rain in Midwestern states, dry weather could force food prices across the country to rise.
A new study says our bodies don’t readily absorb nutrients from veggies, like beta-carotene and lycopene, without a little fat.
Pick up some Swiss chard and chorizo from your local farmers market for this dish. It will warm you up in these cold winter months.
Sometimes limited ingredients are the key to making great dishes on the fly. I invented this one as I was cleaning out my fridge and pantry.
The flavor of pumpkin doesn't overwhelm but adds a touch of moistness that makes these cookies a delight to bite into.
New certification for fish farms may help consumers make more sustainable choices when buying seafood.
Check the labels: hazelnuts and Skippy reduced fat peanut butter spread have been recalled due to contamination from E. coli and salmonella.
British celebrity chef was banned from filming in Los Angeles schools.
Almost two thirds of adults in Indiana are overweight or obese, but the state budget doesn't include the funds to tackle this public health issue.
With all the recent sprout recalls, people are hesitant about getting them at the store. Not to worry!—they're easy to make at home.
For the first time ever, guidelines focus on the growing obesity epidemic, telling Americans to eat less, and emphasizing a plant-based diet.
Recent data shows less than 10% of Americans are eating enough veggies—here are some easy and delicious ideas to help you meet your quota!
Whether you call it a crustless quiche or a baked Spanish tortilla, this recipe can be easily modified to work with the veggies in your fridge at home.
Researchers at Washington University have found a link between overeating and family history of alcoholism. Does this mean we can be addicted to food?
Are horses the sacred "cow" of America today? A group of ranchers wants to re-legalize horse slaughter, and I think they have a point.
New USDA rules will require familiar nutrition labels either on packaging or signs in supermarkets.
After being pronounced dead by many observers, the new legislation was passed in a surprise vote earlier this week. Some of the changes may surprise you.
A Yale study shows that kids who are given low-sugar cereals choose a healthier portion than ones given a high-sugar alternative.
Annie Corrigan is the producer of Earth Eats, and an announcer and producer at WFIU Public Radio. Learn more »
Daniel Orr is a professional chef, restaurateur, blogger, and author of a number of cookbooks. Learn more »
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