Raw cookie dough, even processed, can lead to food poisoning. The cantaloupe listeria outbreak is over. A school labels entrees as “meatless” rather than “vegetarian” to avoid scaring students away. Kosher manufacturers are moving into nontraditional foods such as gluten-free and international. Gluten-free, diabetic, and other restricted diets are becoming more common on restaurant menus. [...]
Consumer Reports revealed that many apple juice brands had excessive arsenic; the FDA said it was the harmless type of arsenic. Others say that apple juice is just empty calories and should be avoided anyway. The ban on slaughtering horses for food in the USA is to end – will this mean that horse meat [...]
In both the USA and UK this month, diet and other food restriction books sales remain at low levels in the holiday season. In the USA, vegan / plant fed diet and vegetarian books are still high on the bestsellers lists. In the UK, The Food Hospital has been popular for the past month – [...]
Gluten-free foods are becoming mainstream, with companies like General Mills labeling more clearly and expanding their offerings. Customers will pay more for local, sustainable food. BPA is common in canned foods. Pesticides may be linked to ADHD in children. McDonalds and Target drop an egg supplier for unethical conditions. For Thanksgiving in the USA, many [...]
Demand for grain products has decreased, although whole grains are still in demand. 46% of people believe that gluten-free is healthier, and 30% believe it will lead to weight loss. A Mediterranean diet may improve liver health and reduce issues of sleep apnea. A low-sodium diet may be unhealthy. More foods are being marketed as [...]
Tufts releases a suggested MyPlate alternative for seniors, catering to their nutrition and physical activity needs. Residents in senior living facilities want more individualized, less restrictive meal plans. 78% of US families say they purchase organic foods. Low-income people may be avoiding produce because they can’t afford organic and believe that eating pesticides is more [...]
In both the USA and UK this month, diet and food books continue to be lower than the rest of the year as the weather gets colder and people get ready for the holidays. In the USA, vegan / plant fed diet and vegetarian books remain high on the bestsellers lists, with the popularity of [...]
People with food restrictions may want to be careful with their Halloween candy – excessive black licorice candy may cause harm in people with heart problems and hypertension, and many candies contain gluten or animal products such as gelatin. Vegans may be extra careful to check the ingredients in their drinks, as many contain animal [...]
Many foods, including some surprising ones, may lead to ADHD. A study showed that exposure to BPA before birth makes girls more likely to be anxious, depressed, and hyperactive at age 3 – and there was pushback on the study. A man lives off roadkill for 30 years. Animal blood is becoming more popular as [...]
October is Non-GMO Month and Vegetarian Awareness Month. With increased demand for gluten-free foods, food banks are struggling to keep up. “Fairtrade” is the most recognized ethical label. 87% of Americans want GM foods labeled. One in five Americans are vulnerable to food-borne illness, and people are currently afraid of cantaloupes. Sugar-free foods may damage [...]
