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Plumping Chickens Ain’t Natural

Plumping Chickens Ain’t Natural
Can the process of plumping chickens by adding broth to the muscle be considered “natural” when no artificial ingredients are used?   Too bad we have to have legal definitions for something like “natural” when it seems so clear what the term “natural” is supposed...

The Traffic Light System of Food Labeling

The Traffic Light System of Food Labeling
Does the UK have it right?  Will their “traffic light” system of food labeling help get people to eat healthier?   

Shaking the Salt Habit

Shaking the Salt Habit
Breaking the salt habit isn’t an easy thing to do. The salt taste buds on the sides of your tongue want to be satisfied. They don’t care that too much salt in the diet increases the risk of hypertension for certain people (African-Americans and people older than 40, as well as increasing...

How Sweet It Isn’t

How Sweet It Isn’t
Read about the new American Heart Association’s guidelines on added sugar. How much do you eat each day?  Probably more than you should.  Sugar is in so many processed foods, even the savory ones.  You’ll have to read labels to know where it lurks.  

Vegetarian Resources

Vegetarian Resources
If you follow a vegetarian lifestyle, you might appreciate this list of resources.