Healthy Eating

Healthy Eating

Get tips on healthy eating, organic cooking, grocery shopping, and make smarter decisions when dining out.

Vermont is halfway there on GMO labeling
Fri, May 10, 2013 4:12 PM by Robin Shreeves
The Vermont House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted to require labeling of genetically engineered foods. If the Senate approves their version of the bill, Vermont will be the first state to require such labeling.
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Save hundreds by cutting this out of your diet
Fri, May 10, 2013 1:05 PM by Kimi Harris
You know that sugar is bad for you, but have you considered the strain sugary foods have on your food budget?
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'Boredom' diet promises weight loss through repetition

Fri, May 10, 2013 9:39 AM

Video: New diet calls for repeating the same meals every day in order to help shed the pounds.
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Eating peppers may lower Parkinson's risk

Thu, May 09, 2013 7:00 AM by Catherine Winters, MyHealthNewsDaily

Researchers said the benefit may be due to a substance in the vegetable that we've been advised to avoid: nicotine.
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Help create the go-to source for sustainable poultry
Wed, May 08, 2013 4:32 PM by Robin Shreeves
Buying Poultry needs funds to create the website and app that will lead consumers to high-welfare and sustainable poultry products. The company's Kickstarter campaign is off to a good start but still needs backers.
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Rat meat sold as lamb in China
Wed, May 08, 2013 12:45 PM by Kimi Harris
Yet another food scandal rocks the Chinese people — only this one is more about deception.
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Michael Pollan discusses 'Cooked' on 'The Colbert Report'
Wed, May 08, 2013 11:16 AM by Robin Shreeves
Stephen Colbert cuts through the “locavore flim flam” to find out what is at the heart of Michael Pollan’s latest book.
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Bacon-loving grandma gets surprise from Wienermobile

Wed, May 08, 2013 10:06 AM

Video: Pearl Cantrell, who's 105 and eats bacon every day, got to ride around her Texas town in the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile.
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And the 2013 James Beard winners are …
Tue, May 07, 2013 2:22 PM by Robin Shreeves
Restaurants, chefs, and food writers received the highest honors in food during this past weekend’s James Beard Award ceremonies. Did any of your favorites win?
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Simple Squares uses herbs and honey to flavor snack bars
Tue, May 07, 2013 11:31 AM by Robin Shreeves
Using a variation of 5 simple ingredients, these snack bars are raw, gluten-free, organic and quite tasty.
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Food shopping while hungry? Not a good idea

Tue, May 07, 2013 10:36 AM by Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily

On average, hungry people purchased 5.7 high-calorie products, while the group that ate before shopping bought 3.9 high-calorie products.
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Earthbound Farm's farm stand honors its roots
Mon, May 06, 2013 10:28 PM by Robin Shreeves
The organic produce company may sell nationally, but it still keeps a roadside stand in Central California where people can buy organic produce and much more.
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Emily Deschanel says go vegan this Mother's Day
Mon, May 06, 2013 6:20 PM by Michael d'Estries
Actress urges people to drop dairy in new video for PETA highlighting the cruel separation of mother cows from their calves.
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An easy way to Stamp Out Hunger
Mon, May 06, 2013 1:48 PM by Robin Shreeves
Donating food to the hungry couldn’t be any easier. This Saturday, put out a bag of non-perishables, and your letter carrier will collect it and make sure it gets put in the right hands.
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3 questions I'd have if my child's school went vegetarian
Fri, May 03, 2013 12:20 PM by Kimi Harris
One New York City public school is serving only vegetarian meals. These are a few of the questions I'd have for the school staff if it was my child's school.
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