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Aug 31, 2016 10:44AM
In a British study of twins, those that consumed the most fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin C developed fewer cataracts than their sibling.
Faced with rising consumer resistance to High-Fructose Corn Syrup, the corn refiners industry has created the terms “fructose syrup” or just “fructose” to hide its intense use in processed foods.
At more than 20 medical schools, doctors-to-be are learning about healthy diets and food preparation, often in hands-on cooking classes.
Aug 31, 2016 10:43AM ● By Judith Fertig
Those curious about veganism can try switching to a plant-based diet just for lunches—and see what kinds of differences follow.
Aug 02, 2016 11:03AM
Eighteen folks at Unity of Tucson have come together to “grow” a community garden from an old volleyball court. They are getting the area re...
Jul 29, 2016 08:50AM
Busy working mothers between the ages of 40 and 50 that drank Concord grape juice daily improved their performance on a driving test, results that lasted after the study ended.
Jul 29, 2016 08:50AM ● By April Thompson
Concerned that more than $160 billion worth of uneaten food ends up annually in landfills, college-age entrepreneurs are figuring out how to redirect still-good edibles to people and animals.
Jun 30, 2016 10:59PM ● By Susan Fulton
Eating a gluten-free diet can be a time-consuming challenge, but hitting the road can turn a long anticipated vacation into a stressful nightmare
Jun 30, 2016 08:14AM
Adults that eat hefty amounts of plants high in carotenoids have five- to eight-percent longer telomeres, cellular markers that typically grow shorter with age.
Two cans of an energy drink per day produced abnormal heart rhythms and higher blood pressure in healthy adults.
Jun 30, 2016 08:13AM
Small farmers across the country are now delivering fresh produce and organic goods directly to workplaces.
A North Dakota grain plant has acquired a million-bushel terminal that will enable GMO-free grains to be safely transported by rail to food suppliers.
The DuPont Teflon residues found in the blood of more than 99 percent of Americans is now linked to cancer, birth defects, heart disease and a weakened immune system.
By rescuing food that would otherwise be wasted, a former Trader Joe’s president is bringing high-quality nutrient-rich foods into poor neighborhoods.
Jun 30, 2016 08:13AM ● By Judith Fertig
Certified, Organic, Humane—how can we distinguish good, better and best from among the healthier choices?
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