Missy Wilkinson breaks down the battle over labeling genetically modified foods
In 1994, the first genetically modified food — a slow-ripening tomato — was placed in the U.S. market. Now, less than 20 years later, between 75 and 80 percent of pre-packaged food in the U.S. contains genetically modified organisms (GMOs), according to the Grocery Manufacturers Association.
By Missy Wilkinson
May 6, 2013
Health Feature, Whole Foods, genetically modified organisms (GMOs)
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Smart talk on health
April brings festival season, and along with it, a host of sunburn, dehydration and heat exhaustion cases. Dr. Kevin Roache, vice president of medical affairs at Peoples Health (3838 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 220, Metairie, 504-849-4500; www.peopleshealth.com), offers tips for maintaining optimal health while having fun at festivals and beyond.
By Polly Sawabini
Apr 9, 2013
Health News, festivals, dehydration, heat exhaustion
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Add earthy, complex flavor by substituting
beer for water or stock
While I was in the process of losing 200 pounds, I was torn between chefs offering foie gras and nutritionists whose menus were dictated by tables and charts. Both can be excellent at what they do, but neither provided what actually made a difference for my weight loss: innovative, flavorful recipes that offered a substantive nutritional punch.
By Russ Lane
May 6, 2013
Food & Drink, Beer Glazed Salmon
Home-baked protein bars offer nutrition and are portable for long bike rides
Though some protein bars function like candy bars in wholesome drag, savvy eaters recognize them for what they are: quick, often chemical-laden replacements for actual food. Fortunately, it's as easy to give the DIY treatment to protein bars as it is to whip up a batch of cookies.
By Russ Lane
Apr 9, 2013
Food & Drink, protein bars, Comeback Bars
A pear and asparagus soup melds late winter and early spring produce
The shifting seasons can inspire creative twists on recipes.
By Russ Lane
Mar 5, 2013
Food & Drink, pear and asparagus soup
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