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Summer Vacation on a Gluten-Free Diet

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

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Colorful Produce Slows Cell Aging: Carotenoids Linked to Longevity

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.

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Energy Drinks Harm the Heart: Produces Abnormalities and Raises Blood Pressure

Jun 30, 2016 08:14AM

Two cans of an energy drink per day produced abnormal heart rhythms and higher blood pressure in healthy adults.

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Farm-to-Work: Fresh Veggies Come Direct to Offices

Jun 30, 2016 08:13AM

Small farmers across the country are now delivering fresh produce and organic goods directly to workplaces.

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GMO-Free Pioneer: New Grain Transport to be Contaminant-Free

Jun 30, 2016 08:13AM

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.

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Toxic Teflon: Scientists Increasingly Find It Dangerous

Jun 30, 2016 08:13AM

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.

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Low-Cost Largesse: Nonprofit Grocery Sells Good Food at Low Prices

Jun 30, 2016 08:13AM

By rescuing food that would otherwise be wasted, a former Trader Joe’s president is bringing high-quality nutrient-rich foods into poor neighborhoods.

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Locavore Lingo: What All the Food Labels Really Mean

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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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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