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Bye-Bye Dye: Mars and Others Abandoning Artificial Colors

May 31, 2016 10:07AM

In the face of consumer concerns, major U.S. food companies are phasing out artificial dyes from candies, drink mixes and other kid-targeted foods.

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Fast Whole-Food Munchies: Tasty Homemade Alternatives to Junk Food

May 31, 2016 10:07AM ● By Judith Fertig

With a little advance preparation, we can fill our fridge with sweet and savory snacks made from whole foods.

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Smart Summer Snacks: Cool, Quick, On the Go

May 29, 2016 06:50PM ● By Ro

With the weather heating up and many of us spending more time active outdoors...

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Claire Johnson, owner of Claire’s Cafe and Art Gallery

May 01, 2016 08:35PM

Claire Johnson, owner of Claire’s Cafe and Art Gallery, is one of three finalists for the 2016 Torch Awards Good Neighbor Award

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Legumes Keep Colorectal Cancer at Bay: Nuts and Beans for Colon Health

Apr 29, 2016 08:02AM

People who eat high amounts of nuts and beans slash their risk of colorectal cancer by a third, Korean scientists report.

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Salmon Scam: Farmed Fish Mislabeled as Wild-Caught

Apr 29, 2016 08:01AM

A DNA sampling of 82 purchases found that 43 percent of the so-called “wild-caught” salmon was farmed.

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Mm-mm Good: Campbell’s Endorses GMO Labeling

Apr 29, 2016 08:01AM

Campbell Soup Company has pledged to label its genetically modified (GMO) products and is urging the U.S. government to mandate GMO labeling nationwide.

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How to Reboot Your Eating Habits: Small Shifts Can Drop Pounds and Gain Health

Apr 29, 2016 08:01AM ● By Judith Fertig

Chewing natural gum while shopping and adding coconut oil to our coffee are among the simple steps that can perk up health.

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Kiwis Boost Heart Health: Tasty Way to Improve Cardiovascular Wellness

Mar 31, 2016 07:48AM

Just one kiwi fruit a week significantly improved markers of heart health in Spanish subjects.

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Grading Grocers: Greenpeace Issues Report on Seafood

Mar 31, 2016 07:48AM

To help consumers choose sustainable seafood, Greenpeace evaluates and rates grocery chains on their seafood purchasing policies and labeling.

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GMO-Free Germany: Five Dozen Countries Now Ban or Label GMO Crops

Mar 31, 2016 07:48AM

Germany has followed Scotland’s lead in the European Union by blocking the use of GMOs (genetically modified organisms) in agriculture.

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DARK Act Defeated: Senate Vote Reflects Citizen Demands

Mar 31, 2016 07:47AM

The Deny Americans the Right to Know, or DARK Act, was defeated in the U.S. Senate, representing a major victory for consumers.

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Edible Heirlooms: Old-Fashioned Fruits and Veggies Return to the Table

Mar 31, 2016 07:47AM ● By Avery Mack

The healthy, tasty, GMO-free varieties of produce that our grandparents enjoyed are making a comeback.

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Diabetes and Nutrition

Mar 01, 2016 05:30PM ● By Othon Molina

With refined processing of foods, we’ve seen an increase in diabetes.

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Jackie’s Happy Plate: Tucson Food Photographer Blogs and Cooks

Mar 01, 2016 05:25PM ● By Suzie Agrillo

Jackie Alpers is an award-winning food photographer who writes, cooks and styles recipes in her northeast-side Tucson studio

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