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March 31, 2011

Food Psychology 

Meatloaf

Comfort Food Is Actually Comforting?

A new study says mashed potatoes, macaroni & cheese, and meat loaf might actually make you less lonely.

March 25, 2011

Presidental Gardening 

obama

First Lady To Write Book About White House Garden

Michelle Obama will come out with a book in 2012 about the White House garden.

March 24, 2011

Food Law 

Staphylococcus xylosus bacteria

Should Food Poisoning Be A Crime?

A restaurant in France is being charged for involuntary homicide after a customer died of food poisoning after eating their food.

February 27, 2011

Sustainability Rockstars 

Wendell Berry

Wendell Berry: Consciousness And The Creaturely Life

In part one of a three-part conversation, Wendell Berry describes how machines have changed the country and why it's important to be conscious of your place.

February 20, 2011

Eat More Fiber 

grains and beans in bags at a market

Fiber May Reduce Risk Of Disease, Help You Live Longer

A new study found that a high-fiber diet can help prevent cancer and cardiovascular and respiratory diseases.

February 12, 2011

Climate Change 

Wheat

Wheat For The Next Generation

Scientists are working to develop wheat that can resist drought and feed the 2.3 billion people predicted to live on Earth in the next 50 years.

February 10, 2011

Controversial Dessert 

whoopie-pie

Whoopie Pies Could Become Top Dessert In Maine

A bill to name whoopie pies Maine's state dessert has started a debate over whether the treats are too unhealthy.

February 7, 2011

School Lunch 

Kids Leaving A School Bus

How Parents Can Influence School Nutrition

The Charlotte Mecklenburg School System in North Carolina has stopped serving fried chicken and French fries in their school lunches. What about your school?

February 4, 2011

Rethinking Healthy Foods 

pomegranate

Antioxidants Might Kill You, Or At Least Do Nothing For You

Several recent studies are poking holes in theories that antioxidizing compounds can help the body fight disease.

January 28, 2011

Sick From Food 

Hospital Bracelet

Indiana Gets An F For Foodborne Illnesses

Indiana is one of 14 states receiving a failing grade when it comes to solving foodborne illness cases quickly.

January 13, 2011

Hunger Issues 

two food graphs

World Food Prices Soar To 20-Year High

The United Nations reports the prices of food commodities are at an all-time high. Harsh weather conditions around the world could push them even higher.

January 4, 2011

Food Allergies 

peanut

What Is The Difference Between Food Intolerance And Food Allergy?

Do you or someone you know have a food allergy or intolerance?

November 29, 2010

Food Politics 

President Obama speaks with Senators around a table

Senate Expected To Vote On Food Safety Bill Today

The Senate could seal the fate of the Food Safety Modernization Act could today. Supporters and opponents are both making waves in anticipation of the vote.

November 19, 2010

Political Progress 

farmers market food and sales

Amendment Makes Small Farms Exempt From Some Food Bill Regulations

An amendment exempting small farmers from some FDA regulation has been added to the Food Safety Bill. The definition of "local" becomes a tighter radius.

November 17, 2010

More Than Dinner 

Sara Conrad

New Earth Eats’ Blogger: Sara Conrad And The Cultural Table

What we consume, how we acquire it, who prepares it, and who’s at the table is all a form of communication rich with meaning. Welcome to the cultural table!

November 15, 2010

Food Writing 

Kitchen Utensils hanging against a lime green wall

Inventing Food: Creating And Improving Recipes

Cooking is my dearest friend, my soothing confidant & muse. I use herbs, butter, sugar & flour to make dishes of love for my family & nurture my creative side.

October 28, 2010

Food Safety 

BPA in milk jugs

Canada Bans BPA, Food Containers Get Safer

Food and liquid containers just got safer. Canada leads the way worldwide in declaring bisphenol A (BPA) a toxic substance.

October 21, 2010

Food Pyramid 

2005 MyPyramid - Rejected?

The Food Guide Pyramid: Let’s Try That Again

Not only is the food pyramid confusing, but studies conducted since 1992 have shown it may be grossly flawed in the amounts of carbs and fats it recommends.

October 14, 2010

School Lunch 

school lunch plate

It’s National School Lunch Week!

To celebrate the National School Food Program's successes, the USDA is hosting a number of activities this week to promote advances and benefits of the program.

October 13, 2010

Fighting Hunger 

man preparing sorghum

What Will End Global Hunger?

With an ever expanding population added to the millions already experiencing hunger, how can individuals and governments feed everyone in the future?

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