Jun 16 Watch 4:29 FDA orders elimination of trans fats within next three years By PBS NewsHour The FDA has ordered the complete removal of trans fats from foods within the next three years. Dr. Walter Willett the Chair of the Department of Nutrition at Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health discusses the effect this will… Continue watching
Jun 16 FDA moves to phase out unhealthy artificial trans fats By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Scientists say there are no health benefits to trans fats, which are used in processing food and in restaurants, usually to improve texture, shelf life or flavor. They can raise levels of "bad" cholesterol and lower "good" cholesterol, increasing the… Continue reading
Jun 09 NYC health officials push for high-sodium warning labels in chain restaurants By Joshua Barajas New York City’s health department will push a plan Wednesday for new warning labels that singled out food products high in sodium on chain restaurant menus, the Associated Press reported. If the plan comes to fruition, New York will be… Continue reading
Jun 05 8 things you didn’t know about doughnuts By Corinne Segal June 5 marks one of America's sweetest holidays: National Doughnut Day. The day, which was created in 1938, commemorates the volunteers who brought doughnuts to soldiers on the front lines of World War I. We dove into the doughnut's origins, its surprising role in… Continue reading
Jun 04 How much does it cost to eat dinner at the 10 best restaurants in the world? By Margaret Myers A list of the 50 best restaurants in the world was released this week. Before you make your reservations, take a quick tour of the Top 10 restaurants and see how much a typical tasting menu will set you back. Continue reading
Jun 02 ‘No more raw bananas!’ Study finds chimps would actually prefer flambé By Nsikan Akpan Chimpanzees possess some of the mental skills needed for cooking. Continue reading
May 14 Watch 5:34 Organic food pioneer shares her life’s work, from farm to cafe table By PBS NewsHour From a farm in the Austrian Alps, to the first certified organic restaurant in the United States, chef and natural food advocate Nora Pouillon tells her life story in a new book, "My Organic Life." Jeffrey Brown offers a taste… Continue watching
May 11 Millions in the U.S. impacted by food allergies, but a cure may be on the horizon By Cat Wise Nearly 90 percent of food allergies are caused by eight foods: cow’s milk, soy, wheat, peanut, tree nuts, shellfish, fish and eggs. In the U.S., about 17 to 18 million people have these allergies, and the number is growing every… Continue reading
May 07 Whole Foods to woo millennials with lower-priced sister grocery chain By Joshua Barajas Whole Foods, known for its organic and natural foods selection, is opening a separate chain of stores that promises lower prices for younger shoppers, the latest in a series of attempts to shed its reputation as an expensive grocery store. Continue reading
May 05 Watch 7:22 How consumer worries are driving menu makeovers By PBS NewsHour For years, Americans have heard warnings and and expressed worries about what’s in their food, from artificial ingredients to antibiotics. Increasingly, the food industry is taking notice and making changes. What do consumers need to keep in mind about a… Continue watching