Earth Eats: Real Food, Green Living
A new study has found that Subway patrons eat about as many calories as those who go to McDonald's.
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.
Nestle and General Mills have agreed to reduce sugar and sodium content in cereals sold outside the United States.
What upcoming changes may you see in how the government regulates the food industry?
Nine out of ten Americans eat too much salt, and the bad news is in what foods that salt can be found.
Americans consume more sodium than is healthy in part because of a reliance on processed foods. How young does the reliance start?
Soon parents will have healthier options on Red Lobster and Olive Garden menus -- for their children and themselves.
Public relations professionals take note -- surprises aren't always met with delight.
Meat enhanced with solutions and flavorings can have five times as much sodium as would naturally occur in the product.
With a smaller portion of fries and apple slices automatically included, McDonald's is trying to make its Happy Meals healthy (relatively speaking).
Customers of the hamburger chain will also be able to substitute French fries for apple slices in kids meals.
The Institute of Medicine released a report today detailed strategies to reduce sodium intake in the Americans' diets. The FDA is reviewing the recommendations.
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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