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Toxic Teflon: Scientists Increasingly Find It Dangerous

Jun 30, 2016 10:13AM

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 10:13AM

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 10:13AM ● 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 12:07PM

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 12:07PM ● 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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Legumes Keep Colorectal Cancer at Bay: Nuts and Beans for Colon Health

Apr 29, 2016 10:02AM

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 10:01AM

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 10:01AM

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 10:01AM ● 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 09:48AM

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 09:48AM

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 09:48AM

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 09:47AM

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 09:47AM ● By Avery Mack

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

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Meaty Truths: Choosing Meat that’s Sustainable and Safe

Feb 29, 2016 04:15PM ● By Melinda Hemmelgarn

When it comes to steaks, hamburgers and other red meats on the menu, what’s better for the environment turns out to better for animals and people, too.

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Apple Munching Makes for Healthier Shopping: Eating this Fruit Helps Consumers Make Better Choices

Feb 29, 2016 03:55PM

People that ate an apple before grocery shopping stocked their cart with a healthier portion of fruits and vegetables.

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Nixing Monsanto: Guatemala Just Says No

Feb 29, 2016 03:54PM

Following widespread public protests, Guatemala repealed a law that formerly gave Monsanto the right to plant its genetically modified seeds in ancestral lands.

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Food Fight: College Cafeterias Lead the Way in Sustainable Eating

Feb 29, 2016 03:54PM

Students can increasingly find healthy, sustainable options and locally-sourced food in their dining halls.

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Critter Cuisine: Edible Insects Can Help Feed the Planet

Feb 29, 2016 03:54PM

Eating insects may invoke an instinctive yuck factor, but bugs are packed with nutrients and protein.

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Surging Organics: Costco Shoots Past Whole Foods Market

Feb 29, 2016 03:54PM

As organic produce becomes more popular and available, Costco has become its number one seller in the U.S.

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Taste the Rainbow,: Expand Your Palate with New Colorful Veggies

Feb 29, 2016 03:54PM ● By Judith Fertig

While about half of America’s vegetable consumption is stuck in a rut of tomatoes and potatoes, supermarket aisles overflow with exotic and healthier options.

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Olive Oil Compound Kills Cancer Cells: Spares Healthy Functioning Cells

Jan 29, 2016 10:07AM

Rutgers University researchers report that a compound in virgin olive oil killed cancer cells while sparing healthy cells.

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High-Fructose Sweetener Aggravates Asthma and Bronchitis: Sugary Drink Causes Respiratory Issues

Jan 29, 2016 10:07AM

People with a history of chronic bronchitis that routinely drank five or more high-fructose corn syrup sodas a week showed an 80 percent increase in bronchitis incidents.

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Mediterranean Diet Sustains More Youthful Brain Sizes: Foods to Support a Healthy Mind

Jan 29, 2016 10:07AM

People over 80 that ate more fish and veggies than meat had brain sizes equal to those five years younger.

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Nice Spice: McCormick Going Non-GMO

Jan 29, 2016 10:07AM

The world’s largest spice company has promised to make 80 percent of its herbs and spices both organic and non-GMO by 2016.

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Ancient Grains for Modern Palates: Gluten-Free and Eco-Friendly Grains Gain Favor

Jan 29, 2016 10:06AM ● By Judith Fertig

No longer lost in the past, ancient grains such as yellow millet, brown quinoa and black rice offer tasty, healthy alternatives.

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Doctor’s Orders: GMO Labeling Endorsed by Physicians

Dec 29, 2015 05:25PM

Increasingly, physicians are urging labeling of GMO products and voicing concerns about their carcinogenic properties.

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Scientists Urge Ban on Non-Stick Pan Coatings: Cookware Chemicals Extremely Dangerous to Health

Dec 29, 2015 04:23PM

Citing research links to liver, nerve and heart disorders, more than 200 scientists have called for a halt to the production of the chemicals used to coat non-stick cookware.

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Drive-Thru Vegan: Amy’s Opens Organic Fast Food Restaurant

Dec 29, 2015 04:23PM

In a pioneering move, Amy’s Organic restaurant in Rohnert Park, California, combines healthy no-meat dishes with speedy service.

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Super Soups: New Twists on Old Favorites Heal, Nourish and Soothe

Dec 29, 2015 04:23PM ● By Judith Fertig

Nutrient-dense, easily prepared soups and broths are wintertime pleasers even in southern climates.

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People Double Up on Calories After the Holidays: New Year's Resolutions Go By Wayside

Nov 30, 2015 09:48AM

Despite ambitious resolutions, a new study finds we tend to dramatically increase our intake of calorie-rich foods after winter holiday feasting—although we manage to work in more veggies too.

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Potatoes Don’t Pack on Pounds: Popular Misconception Mashed

Nov 30, 2015 09:48AM

In a recent study, overweight people on varied diets showed a slight weight loss after eating five to seven servings of potatoes a week.

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Superfruit Antioxidants Found in Chilean Maqui Berry: Packs a Powerful Punch of Health Benefits

Nov 30, 2015 09:48AM

A special antioxidant in the Chilean maqui berry reduces LDL and blood sugar, boosts the health of blood vessels, and may even counter the aging effects of UVB rays on skin.

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Sweetly Vegan: No-Bake Holiday Treats Worth Celebrating

Nov 30, 2015 09:47AM ● By Judith Fertig

Puddings, custards, cakes and truffles—with scrumptious vegan recipes like these, there’s no need to pass by holiday goodies.

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Sharing Our Bounty: Food Drives Need Healthy Donations

Oct 30, 2015 10:31AM ● By Avery Mack

Healthy eating matters to everyone, so it’s most helpful to donate high-protein, low-sodium, low-sugar nonperishables.

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Red/Purple Produce is Best for Our Weight and Heart: Choose This Color for Robust Benefits

Sep 30, 2015 09:25AM

We know that virtually all veggies and fruit are good for us, but a recent European study found that red and purple choices have certain robust benefits.

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The Zen of Slow Cooking: Savor Your Autumn Harvest in One-Pot Dishes

Sep 30, 2015 09:24AM ● By Judith Fertig

Old-fashioned crock pots have morphed into sophisticated slow cookers that make a wider range of deliciously aromatic meal preparation fast and easy.

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Surf to Turf: U.S. Farmed Seafood That’s Safe and Sustainable

Aug 31, 2015 11:57AM ● By Judith Fertig

In places like Michigan and Nebraska, fish ponds are blooming—and making it safe for us to eat farm-raised fish again.

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Chamomile Tea Helps Us Live Longer: Herbal Beverage Can Extend Life

Aug 31, 2015 09:55AM

In a seven-year study, Mexican-American women that often sipped chamomile tea dramatically reduced their rate of an earlier demise.

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Green Tea, Apples and Cocoa Protect Against Cancer and Arterial Plaque: Foods to Keep You Healthy

Aug 31, 2015 09:55AM

British scientists have discovered that a class of polyphenols found in some foods and herbs defends against cancer growth and blocked arteries.

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Pistachio Nuts Help Cholesterol, Blood Sugar and Artery Health: Food for the Heart

Jul 31, 2015 10:19AM

Adults with poor cholesterol that nibbled on 1.5 ounces of shelled pistachios a day for three months raised their HDL “good cholesterol” levels and reduced arterial stiffness.

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Kid Cookery: They Love Healthy Food They Make Themselves

Jul 31, 2015 10:18AM ● By Judith Fertig

When kids are shown how to cook using simple recipes, they learn to love healthy ingredients and will even choose apples over candy.

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Veggie Nation Revolution

Jul 10, 2015 01:53PM ● By Judith Fertig

The food we eat enormously affects our climate, water and soil—and we can have a say in whether our food is produced and distributed in a way that benefits us all.

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Bug Food: Protein-Rich Insects May Be Food of the Future

Jun 30, 2015 10:14AM

Did you know that crickets contain as much omega-3 fatty acids as salmon? The next wave of food options may turn out to be insects, which can be as much as 80 percent protein by weight.

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Flaxseed Oil Soothes Carpal Tunnel: Natural Relief for Sufferers

Jun 30, 2015 10:14AM

Iranian carpal-tunnel patients that rubbed flaxseed oil on their wrist for four weeks reported significantly less pain and more mobility.

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Fresh Catch: Community Supported Fisheries Share Bounty of the Sea

Jun 30, 2015 10:14AM

To make U.S.-caught fish affordable and obtainable, fisheries are connecting directly with local consumers.

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Food Democracy: By the People, for the People and Toward a Stronger Nation

Jun 30, 2015 10:14AM ● By Melinda Hemmelgarn

Across the country, support is spreading for a food network that sustains local economies while providing better nourishment and GMO transparency.

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Manly Foods: Boost Testosterone with the Right Choices

Jun 01, 2015 05:43PM ● By Kathleen Barnes

When men eat certain foods from lean meat and nuts to cabbage and strawberries, their bodies naturally produce more male hormone, lowering the odds of infertility and impotence.

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Antioxidant-Rich Berries Thwart Alzheimer’s: Berry Good for the Mind

May 29, 2015 10:12AM

All kinds of berries protect brain cells from Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.

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An Avocado a Day Keeps Bad Cholesterol Away: Reduces Risk of Artery Hardening

May 29, 2015 10:12AM

Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL), known as “bad cholesterol”, was reduced by 60 percent when overweight adults added an avocado to a moderate-fat diet.

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Stroke Risk Rises with Two Drinks a Day: Alcohol Increases Chances During Middle-Age Years

May 29, 2015 10:12AM

Having two drinks a day in one’s 50s and 60s increases the risk of stroke by a third and lowers the age at which it occurs, Swedish researchers have found.

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Backyard Gardening: How to Get a Lot From Your Plot

Jul 01, 2010 02:00AM ● By Barbara Pleasant

Whether this is your first year growing a kitchen garden or your thumb glows green from years of use, it’s possible to quickly turn dreams of bountiful organic harvests into a reality.

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Green Tea Gets a Boost: Get Even More Antioxidants with This Drink

Jun 01, 2008 02:00AM

A new study suggests we add vitamin C to green tea, which significantly boosts the tea’s antioxidants by making them more available to the body.

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