Archives for the ‘Food & Nutrition’ Category

From Farms to Factories

Mar 12th, 2013 • Category: Food & Nutrition

What the rise of factory farms has meant for animals and factory farm workers.



Grow Your Own Tomatoes!

Mar 12th, 2013 • Category: Food & Nutrition

A step-by-step guide to your own indoor windowsill garden.



Childhood Obesity Rates Drop in U.S. Cities

Feb 9th, 2013 • Category: Food & Nutrition

Healthier habits in school cafeterias may be reducing childhood obesity rates.



Your Turn: “If you were Mayor Bloomberg, would you approve the soda ban?”

Nov 21st, 2012 • Category: Food & Nutrition

What do kids think about New York City’s soda ban?



“Oversized Drinks Equal Oversized People”

Oct 18th, 2012 • Category: Food & Nutrition

Could New York’s forthcoming soda ban lead to a healthier city?



No Rain, No Corn

Sep 18th, 2012 • Category: Food & Nutrition

Think the Midwest drought doesn’t affect you? Think again.



What a Waste!

Sep 18th, 2012 • Category: Food & Nutrition

Forty percent of food in the United States ends up in the garbage, according to a new study by the Natural Resources Defense Council.



Recipe: Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Mar 5th, 2012 • Category: Recipes

You can’t go wrong with these yummy cookies!



Shape Up at School!

Jan 11th, 2012 • Category: Food & Nutrition

A new study from researchers in Australia concludes that school may be the best place to fight childhood obesity.



Rad and Raw Raspberry Chocolate Cake

Jan 11th, 2012 • Category: Food & Nutrition, Recipes

Have you ever made a raw cake before? Try this delicious twist to raspberry chocolate cake!