Why Organic Food May Not Be Healthier For You
Yes, organics is a $29 billion industry and still growing. Something is pulling us toward those organic veggies that are grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers. But if you're thinking that...
View ArticleHealth Benefits Of Tea — Milking It Or Not
The idea that milk may diminish the potential heart-health benefits of tea has been a topic of some debate. Lots of us can't imagine black tea without a little dairy to cut the bitterness. But,...
View ArticleData Linking Aspartame To Cancer Risk Are Too Weak To Defend, Hospital Says
We almost brought you news today about a study that appeared to raise some troubling questions about aspartame, the popular sugar substitute found in many common foods like diet soda. Note the key word...
View ArticleAfter Sandy, It's Pizza And Homemade Meatballs For The Lucky In New Jersey
The produce aisle may not yet be restocked at the Stop & Shop in Toms River, N.J., and other perishables may still be hard to come by. But rest assured, the local pizza joint is hopping. "We've...
View ArticleU.S. Olive Oil Makers Say Imports Aren't Always So 'Extra Virgin'
Italians may still be light-years ahead when it comes to gelato, but when it comes to extra-virgin olive oil? Watch out: U.S. producers are on it.
View ArticleA Pie-Making Encore: Start With The Perfect Recipe, Serve With Love
It's high season for pie-making. And when we came upon this touching story about a bunch of women gathering to bake fresh apple pies for the people of Newtown, Conn., it warmed our hearts here at The...
View ArticleResearch: A Little Extra Fat May Help You Live Longer
Being a little overweight may tip the odds in favor of living a long life, according to a new analysis. Researchers say there may be some benefit to having a little extra body fat.This isn't the first...
View ArticleWomen With A Berry Snacking Habit May Have Healthier Hearts
When it comes to supernutritious foods, the blueberry has long had a health halo floating over it.Going back to Colonial times when Native Americans and English settlers ground up blueberries and added...
View ArticleFamily Dinner: Treasured Tradition Or Bygone Ideal?
When we asked you (via our Facebook page) to tell us about the weekday challenges your families face, given the competing demands of work, commutes, schoolwork and activities, you didn't hold back....
View ArticleSacrificing Sleep Makes for Run-down Teens — And Parents
When NPR, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Harvard School of Public Health asked parents and caregivers in our new poll whether getting a good night's sleep is important, families...
View ArticleIf Caffeine Can Boost The Memory Of Bees, Can It Help Us, Too?
Who knew that the flower nectar of citrus plants — including some varieties of grapefruit, lemon and oranges — contains caffeine?
View ArticleJudge Overturns New York City Ban On Big Sugary Sodas
A New York state judge has knocked down New York City's landmark new ban on big, sugary drinks, just one day before it was set to take effect.Calling them "arbitrary and capricious," state Supreme...
View ArticleStep Aside, Gents. Witness The Rise Of Women In Coffee
The inspiration for NPR's Coffee Week arrived in an email last summer.
View ArticleWhy Bill Gates Is Investing In Chicken-Less Eggs
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View ArticleWhy Skipping Breakfast Might Raise Risk Of Heart Disease
Breakfast has long gotten a good rap for everything from aiding weight loss to improving focus in the classroom.And ever since the Alameda County study in California back in the 1960s linked breakfast...
View ArticleNo Bitter Pill: Doctors Prescribe Fruits And Veggies
It was the Greeks who first counseled to let food be thy medicine. And, it seems, some doctors are taking this age-old advice to heart.In New York City physicians are writing prescriptions for fresh...
View ArticleTo Get The Benefits Of Olive Oil, Fresh May Be Best
The Mediterranean diet is a pattern of eating that lately has become a darling of medical researchers. It includes vegetables and grains, not so much meat and, of course, generous portions of olive...
View ArticleBuffett Family Puts Money Where Their Mouth Is: Food Security
Oh, what a job. You've got $3 billion to address society's most intractable problems. So what do you do?If you're philanthropist Howard G. Buffett, son of famed investor Warren Buffett, you set a...
View ArticleFor Mind And Body: Study Finds Mediterranean Diet Boosts Both
For all of us nearing middle age, or slogging through it, yes, there is a benefit in eating a Mediterranean-style diet rich in fish, nuts, vegetables and fruit.A new study published in the Annals of...
View ArticleNuts For Longevity: Daily Handful Is Linked To Longer Life
Americans have not always been in love with nuts.Think about it: They're loaded with calories and fat. Plus, they can be expensive.But Americans' views — and eating habits — when it comes to nuts are...
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