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 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 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 ArticleWhy Bill Gates Is Investing In Chicken-Less Eggs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDTBcmOj0qU
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 ArticleDay 2 Of Government Shutdown Affects Variety Of Workers
Some federal employees have to work despite the closure, while others have been told not to report to work. On Morning Edition, we hear some voices of folks who have already felt the impact of the...
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 ArticleHow 17th Century Fraud Gave Rise To Bright Orange Cheese
The news from Kraft last week that the company is ditching two artificial dyes in some versions of its macaroni and cheese products left me with a question.Why did we start coloring cheeses orange to...
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...
View ArticleEasy As Pie: Master The Art Of The Perfect Crust
Those of us slaving over pecan and pumpkin pies ahead of Thanksgiving already know that pie-making season is decidedly in full swing. And on a segment for Morning Edition airing Thursday, host David...
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 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 ArticleWhy Bill Gates Is Investing In Chicken-Less Eggs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDTBcmOj0qU
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...
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