Teetotaling Made Trendy
High-end, nonalcoholic beverages are on the rise — with growing demand from bars and restaurants to carry drinks that go beyond water and sweet sodas for those who don't drink alcohol.
Fitness & Nutrition
Which Items In Our Kitchens Contain BPA?
Manufacturers are not required to disclose whether products contain BPA, which makes it hard to know which kitchen plastics include the additive — or other functionally identical compounds.
One Man's Quest To Feed A Hungry, Isolated California County
The harsh terrain lacks farmland. And the nearest large grocery store is 100 miles away with sometimes no way to get there. So more residents have come to rely on Jeff England's food bank delivery.
FDA Not Doing Enough To Fix Serious Food Safety Violations, Report Finds
The health department's inspector general says FDA often fails to follow up in a timely way when it uncovers big problems, like unsanitary conditions or the presence of pathogens, at food facilities.
More Healthful Kids Meals? Panera CEO Dishes Out A Challenge
Panera's CEO has challenged other fast food CEOs to eat their kids menus for a week. He's trying to start a conversation about the nutrition in these meals.
This Test Can Determine Whether You've Outgrown A Food Allergy
Food allergies are tricky to diagnose, and many kids can outgrow them, too. A test called an oral food challenge is the gold standard to rule out an allergy. It's performed under medical supervision.
Another Good Reason Not To Pee In The Pool
Urine, sweat and sunscreen interact with chlorine in pools to create irritating chemicals called chloramines. Those chemicals sickened dozens of swimmers and staff at an Ohio water park.
One Of America's Biggest Food Banks Just Cut Junk Food By 84 Percent In A Year
D.C'.s Capital Area Food Bank is part of a growing trend to move toward healthier options in food assistance, because many in the population it serves suffer from high blood pressure and diabetes.
Beans Add Healthy Fiber And Protein To Gluten-Free Pastas
Pastas made from starches like rice are a boon for those with celiac disease and wheat allergies. The downside: Many spike blood-sugar levels. What to do? Look toward bean-based options.
A Pioneer Of Food Activism Steps Down, Looks Back
Michael Jacobson invented a new style of food activism. For four decades, he led the fight against "junk food." He's now stepping down as president of the Center for Science in the Public Interest.