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What I Read This Week: No more recipes. Foods to try in 2012. What your urine’s telling you.

I’m a bit a news junkie (journalism major here) and in particular I eat up anything related to health/nutrition/food. My little New York Times “recommended for you” section is chock full of it. They know me. As does Amazon.com who … Continue reading

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New Ad Shows Human Fat Poured from Soft Drink

Last week the New York Health Department started putting up these billboard ads on city subways. It’s the latest move in the city’s fight against obesity and diabetes. The ads show sodas and other sugary drinks like bottled tea and … Continue reading

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TIME Magazine: Getting Real About the High Price of Cheap Food

Americans now spend less on food than ever before. According to the USDA, less than 10 percent of our income is spent at the grocery store. We’ve come to expect cheap meals. But, we’re paying the difference in other places, … Continue reading

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Speaking of E. coli…

In the news yesterday, the U.S. House defeats sweeping reform of food safety. Not saying they should have passed that bill, but maybe they’ll get it right one of these days….

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