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Food Culture

fast food changes

Change on the Menu

Some fast-food chains are hustling to refine their image to be “healthy.” Though results may not be 100 percent wholesome foods, they are good signs of consumer demands for healthier, cleaner options.
By Grace Labatt
Food Culture
Green Tea Brew

How to Brew Green Tea

This classic tea has long been prized for its healing properties, and brewing a cup can be a lovely daily ritual.
By Experience Life Staff
Cooking & FoodFood Culture
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Happy Meals

A lot of us are still clinging to adult versions of our favorite childhood eats. Will we — and our tastes — ever grow up?
By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl
Food Culture
marketing towards children

Candy Companies Ramp Up Kids TV Ads Despite Pledge

A new study shows that major candy brands increased their television marketing to kids after promising to curtail ads.
By Craig Cox
Family/Parenting/KidsFood Culture
Gluten Free

Another Case for Going Gluten-Free

Is gluten sensitivity — without diagnosed celiac disease — a myth? A new study says no.
By Margret Aldrich
AllergiesFood Culture
Scary-Food-Science

The Dark Side of Food Science

Technology can make your meals fun or forbidding. It’s important to know the difference — and to have a choice in the matter.
By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl
Food AddictionFood Culture
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A Genius in the Kitchen

You don’t have to be Einstein to cook real food with a little flair.
By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl
Cooking & FoodFood Culture
Intro-To-Indian Food

An Intro to Indian Food

A guide to enjoying its lush flavors, colors, and textures — without leaving home.
By Karen Olson
Cooking & FoodFood Culture
Coke-Can

Coca-Cola Funds Scientists Who Blame Obesity on Lack of Exercise, Not Poor Diet

Such “science-backed” misinformation is part of the food industry’s PR campaigns to mislead the public on nutrition.
By Michael Dregni
Food CultureInflammation
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As Food Industry Ditches BPA, Questions Emerge About Alternatives

Several food giants are gradually shifting away from BPA, but the alternatives may not be much better.
By Craig Cox
DetoxFood Culture
Food-Diversity

How Diversifying Your Diet Improves Your Health

A new study suggests that increasing the variety of the foods we eat could be key to avoiding type 2 diabetes and other chronic diseases.
By Craig Cox
Food CultureGut Health
salad, tape measure and silverware

Counting Calories: Americans Are Eating Less, but Does It Mean We’re Healthier?

New report signals cultural shift around diet, but we still have a long way to go.
By Craig Cox
Food Culture
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Eating With the Stars

In movies and magazines, glamorous celebrities often inspire envy. But when you discover how they really eat, you may pity them instead.
By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl
Food Culture
Robin-Emmons

Take a Chance — On You!

Gambling is a fool’s game, but there are some things worth taking a chance on — namely, you!
By Robin Emmons
Food CultureSustainability
Wine and Women

The Sipping Point: Women and Alcohol

Many women are drinking more than ever before. Are you one of them?
By Gabrielle Glaser
AddictionFood Culture
An illustrated skeleton walks across a farm.

No Bones About It

Some would like us to believe we’re wasting our money on organics, but the weight of their argument appears a bit . . . skeletal.
By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl
Food Culture
Choslesterols-Comeback

Is Cholesterol Okay Now?

The U.S. Dietary Guidelines surrounding cholesterol have been wrong.
By Heidi Wachter
Food CultureHeart & Cardiovascular Health
a healthy and visually appealing plate of food

Feast Your Eyes: The Importance of Your Meal’s Visual Appeal

Behind that old saying my eyes were bigger than my stomach stands a basic food truth: Visual appeal counts for a lot.
By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl
Cooking & FoodFood Culture
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The Fascinating History of Chickens

Look deeper into the history of poultry and you’ll find new reasons to appreciate and respect what’s on your plate.
By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl
Food Culture
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EWG’s Food Scores App

The Environmental Working Group’s new Food Scores app gives users information on nutrition, toxicity, and degree of processing for ingredients, products and brands.
By Experience Life Staff
Food Culture
Picky-Eaters

Picky Eaters Are People, Too

Veggie-haters, supertasters, food-obsessives — it’s time to come to terms with your quirks.
By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl
Food Culture
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