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A second opinion on the salt debate: Reducing sodium could increase your risk of death
Wed, Feb 08 2012 at 3:46 PM EST

Yesterday, CDC released a report telling us to reduce salt for our health's sake. Does all of the research back this claim?

Guess what? That unhealthy treat is more expensive, too
Wed, Feb 08 2012 at 3:33 PM EST

Following her wellness mantra, a mom decides to tackle birthdays the healthy way.

Trans fat levels drop in U.S. adults
Wed, Feb 08 2012 at 12:31 PM EST

A significant decrease in levels of trans fat acids could be linked to an FDA action.

Consumers want tougher probe of engineered salmon
Wed, Feb 08 2012 at 11:26 AM EST

Concerns over the food company's own reports of the salmon possibly containing increased levels of a hormone linked to cancers has spurred the petition.

In the social media age, offense spreads quickly
Tue, Feb 07 2012 at 1:15 PM EST

McDonald's apologizes to dog owners after a local ad offends pit bull owners — and a social media campaign ensued. Those who don't think the fast-food chain did enough are still voicing their opinions on Facebook.

CDC: Americans still eating too much salt
Tue, Feb 07 2012 at 12:52 PM EST

Processed foods, breads and soups are the top sodium culprits in the American diet.

Eating on a limited diet: It doesn't have to be boring
Tue, Feb 07 2012 at 12:00 PM EST

Can you survive on a diet that is limited to quinoa, meat, vegetables, yogurt, nuts and some berries? I say yes.

Schools need to add MyPlate to nutrition curriculum
Tue, Feb 07 2012 at 10:07 AM EST

Schools don’t have to discard textbooks with the old food pyramid in them. They can supplement what they have with free material about MyPlate from the USDA.

The Valentine's chocolates I want
Mon, Feb 06 2012 at 8:38 PM EST

Organic, Fair Trade, locally sourced… these chocolates fit the sustainable requirements our food blogger expects and are absolutely delicious, too.

5 easy-to-make soups
Mon, Feb 06 2012 at 6:03 PM EST

If you’re cooking-challenged but love soup, a little practice and time spent in the kitchen will make you an expert. Hot soups come down 
to four basic elements: boil, simmer, season and taste. Everything after that is an embellishment.

Calories count, but not where they come from
Mon, Feb 06 2012 at 3:48 PM EST

Cutting calories and adhering to a particular diet are the keys to weight loss, say experts, not cutting only certain foods.

The best Super Bowl food commercial
Mon, Feb 06 2012 at 9:47 AM EST

The funniest food commercial featured a headbutt you could almost feel and a food that's on the healthier side.

Why decaf coffee is good for your brain
Sun, Feb 05 2012 at 4:31 PM EST

Study demonstrates the potential benefits of decaffeinated coffee for both preventing and treating the mental decline caused by Type 2 diabetes.

Cutting-edge cocktails light up New York
Sun, Feb 05 2012 at 9:04 AM EST

Despite the appearance of 'gimmicks', a new bar in New York uses science and technology to craft delicious drinks.

South Korea's 'farmer' wine to hit U.S.
Sun, Feb 05 2012 at 8:59 AM EST

Makgeolli has benefited from a government effort to raise the profile of South Korea's culinary culture.

The raw milk debate is brought to Harvard
Fri, Feb 03 2012 at 2:45 PM EST

In what should prove to be an interesting and important debate, the foremost spokespeople from opposite sides of the campaign to legalize raw milk meet at Harvard.

Weekend reads: Jars, jars and more jars
Fri, Feb 03 2012 at 9:25 AM EST

Food news and items of interest from around the Web for your weekend reading.

So how important are vegetables really?
Fri, Feb 03 2012 at 8:07 AM EST

One doctor says she cured herself of a debilitating disease by including lots and lots of veggies in her diet.

Nature's Path Love Crunch Granola
Thu, Feb 02 2012 at 10:32 PM EST

For each bag of granola sold, Nature's Path donates a portion to U.S. food banks.

Super Bowl recipe roundup
Thu, Feb 02 2012 at 4:36 PM EST

We have over 25 recipes on MNN for game day-worthy snacks and meals for you to impress your friends.

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