Food for Thought

Mediterranean Diet May Improve Brain Function in Elderly, Study Finds

Posted by Vivian Mac, Writer
It’s time to bring out the extra virgin olive oil. Researchers found that a Mediterranean diet may improve brain function in 55 to 80-year old men and women who are at risk of developing... read more

The Food Almanac: Thursday, April 23, 2013

Posted by Tom Fitzmorris, Special Contributor
Food Patents The Patent Act of 1930 made it possible for plants to be patented.This gave the seed companies a tremendous boost, largely at the expense of the individual farmer and the consumer... read more

Cicadas: Disgusting Pests, or the Food of the Future?

Posted by Arthur Newbould, Writer
Sometimes, one man’s pest is another man’s pièce de résistance. Miya’s Sushi is a venerable restaurant in New Haven, Connecticut, maintaining a particular focus on... read more

Mother Calls Cops on Son Over Pop-Tart Theft

Posted by Jessica Chou, Editor
Son Arrested for Pop-Tart Eating | Theft
Well, this is just crazy: a Charlotte, N.C., woman reportedly had her son arrested for stealing her Pop-Tarts, NBC reports. According to the police report, the mother called investigators earlier... read more

McDonald’s Urges Shareholders to Vote Against Nutrition Report

Posted by Vivian Mac, Writer
McDonald’s shareholders will vote on a proposal for a nutrition report during the 2013 Annual Shareholders’ Meeting today. Shareholder John Harrington initiated this proposal to call for... read more

Hero in Kidnapping Case Given Free Burgers for Life and More News

Posted by Jessica Chou, Editor
Burgers for Life
The Daily Meal brings you the biggest news from the food world. Burgers for Life: A bunch of restaurants have banded together to promise free burgers for life for the hero who rescued four kidnapping... read more

Will Frozen Foods Ever Be Better than Fresh?

Posted by Dana Kaufman, Writer
Frozen foods have always been considered second-class citizens when compared to fresh. Frozen food companies like ConAgra have seen either no change or slight decline in sales for many of their... read more

Foods Labeled ‘Healthy’ Can Cause People to Eat More, Study Finds

Posted by Vivian Mac, Writer
When eating foods that are labeled “healthy,” people are in danger of eating more than they should. A study published in the International Journal of Obesity shows that when presented... read more