Mapping Out American's Produce Consumption

Posted by Ally Bruschi, Writer
Did you know that where you live in the U.S. could determine whether or not you eat your daily-recommended allowance of fruits and vegetables? The CDC recently released a map along with its State... read more

High-Fat Pregnancy Cravings May Have Serious Consequences

Posted by Emma Laperruque, Writer
It’s well known that what a pregnant woman eats and drinks can affect the health of her child — but a recent study suggests that prenatal diets may affect the child’s eating habits... read more

CSPI Cautions Against Sucralose

Posted by Isabelle Burden, Writer
According to The Huffington Post, the Center for Science in the Public Interest has released a statement changing the safety rating of sucralose from “safe” to “caution”.... read more

Urban Farming Takes Off in Tokyo

Posted by Isabelle Burden, Writer
The Nation reports that the rooftop of a luxury skyscraper in Tokyo’s glamorous Roppongi Hills neighborhood has added a surprising feature. The Mori Tower is the fifth tallest building in Tokyo... read more

Labneh, Herb, and Cucumber Tartine

Posted by Alain Coumont a..., Special Contributor
Labneh, Herb, and Cucumber Tartine
Commonly used in Middle Eastern cooking, labneh is a cheese-like type of strained yogurt. You can can easily prepare a version of it at home — spread it on bread instead of cream cheese. Click..... read more

What's Causing Rising Salt Intake? Pizza

Posted by Jessica Chou, Editor
Pizza: Culprit Behind Rising Salt Intake | Study
Last year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention pinpointed bread as the largest contributor of salt to America's diet, but a new study finds that ordinary dinner rolls aren't to be... read more

Too Much Sugar Can Cause Heart Damage

Posted by Haley Willard, Writer
If you have a history of high blood pressure or heart problems, you would be wise to stay away from sugar. A new study says that too much sugar can lead to heart failure, according to Science Daily.... read more

Follow the DASH Diet to Prevent High Blood Pressure

Posted by Haley Willard, Writer
Can you guess which diet is ranked best out of 29 diets? Our guess is probably not. Unless you have high blood pressure, you may not have even heard of it. It’s called the DASH diet. It’s... read more