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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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Give Neighbors the Gift of Gardens

Dec 01, 2015 02:27PM

Victory Garden Initiative (VGI) is offering Milwaukee gardeners and community advocates the opportunity to purchase four-by-eight-foot raised bed gardens as gifts.

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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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Victory Garden Initiative celebrates Food Leadership Graduates

Oct 30, 2015 12:07PM

This fall, Victory Garden Initiative (VGI) celebrated a new crop of graduates from its yearlong Food Leader Certificate Program. Empowered w...

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Pros and Cons of Calcium Supplements

Oct 30, 2015 12:07PM ● By Sarah Axtell

Though calcium is a necessary vitamin for the body, and can help prevent diseases like osteoporosis, there are pros and cons that must be considered.

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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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