Allison Aubrey

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Long John Silver's Throws Trans Fats Overboard

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Long John Silver's has gained some notoriety in the past for serving up what the food police dubbed the most unhealthful meal in America. (aka heart attack on a hook.)

But the fast-food chain is out to change its reputation. One step in this new direction: a quick transition ...

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More Signs A Mediterranean Diet Helps Prevent Cardiovascular Ills

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

There's fresh evidence that a Mediterranean diet can help cut the risk of atherosclerosis, a disease caused by the buildup of plaque in the arteries.

A new analysis, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, builds on the work of a prior ...

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Congress Blocks Slaughtering Horses For Meat In U.S.

Friday, January 17, 2014

When a federal ban on slaughtering horses to produce horse meat was lifted several years back, ranchers including Rick De Los Santos, a New Mexico rancher and owner of Valley Meat Co., stepped up to start operations with an aim to export the meat.

But, as we've reported, ...

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Good News: Americans Are Eating 78 Fewer Calories Every Day

Thursday, January 16, 2014

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has crunched some numbers, and its conclusion is that Americans are munching less. And on more healthful stuff.

On average, working-age adults were eating about 78 fewer calories per day in 2010, compared with five years earlier, according to a report released Thursday.

So ...

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A Cheesy Meltdown: Kraft Warns Of Velveeta Shortage

Wednesday, January 08, 2014

If I say Super Bowl food, you think ... Velveeta? Maybe Velveeta with Ro*Tel.

Oh, yes. Ro*Tel's Famous Con Queso.

What could be more Sunday-in-January-indulgent than hot, creamy, processed cheese mixed with diced tomatoes & green chilies.

I have to admit, I've scooped up my share of con queso ...

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Top Diets Of 2014 (Hint: It's Probably Not What You Think)

Tuesday, January 07, 2014

U.S. News has ranked 32 diets, and which one comes out on top?

The DASH diet. It's an acronym for a dreadfully dull name, the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension diet. Haven't heard of it?

True, it doesn't get much buzz.

But it's been around for a long time, ...

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Mindfulness Meditation Can Help Relieve Anxiety And Depression

Tuesday, January 07, 2014

People are increasingly turning to mindfulness mediation to manage health issues, and meditation classes are being offered through schools and hospitals.

But doctors have questioned whether this ancient Eastern practice really offers measurable health benefits. A fresh review of the evidence should help sort that out.

Meditation does ...

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Fresh Research Finds Organic Milk Packs In Omega-3s

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

While milk consumption continues to fall in the U.S., sales of organic milk are on the rise. And now organic milk accounts for about 4 percent of total fluid milk consumption.

For years, organic producers have claimed their milk is nutritionally superior to regular milk. Specifically, they say that ...

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Fast-Food Workers Cry Poverty Wages As McDonald's Buys Luxury Jet

Thursday, December 05, 2013

When you're making eight bucks an hour, which is pretty typical in the fast-food industry, it's tough to make ends meet.

And increasingly, the working poor are asking this question: Why am I living in poverty, even when I'm working full time?

That's the message that thousands of fast-food workers ...

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Parents Of Sleep-Deprived Teens Push For Later School Start Times

Monday, December 02, 2013

Scientists agree that teenagers naturally go to bed late and sleep late, too. But high school start times are traditionally very early. Proponents of later start times say they're fin...

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Nuts For Longevity: Daily Handful Is Linked To Longer Life

Thursday, November 21, 2013

Americans have not always been in love with nuts.

Think about it: They're loaded with calories and fat. Plus, they can be expensive.

But Americans' views — and eating habits — when it comes to nuts are changing. Fast.

There's a growing body of scientific evidence that's putting a health ...

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How 17th Century Fraud Gave Rise To Bright Orange Cheese

Thursday, November 07, 2013

The news from Kraft last week that the company is ditching two artificial dyes in some versions of its macaroni and cheese products left me with a question.

Why did we start coloring cheeses orange to begin with? Turns out there's a curious history here.

In theory, cheese should ...

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For Mind And Body: Study Finds Mediterranean Diet Boosts Both

Tuesday, November 05, 2013

For all of us nearing middle age, or slogging through it, yes, there is a benefit in eating a Mediterranean-style diet rich in fish, nuts, vegetables and fruit.

A new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine finds that women who followed this pattern of eating in their 50s ...

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Candy Sales Are Flat; The Industry Blames The Weather

Thursday, October 31, 2013

Halloween candy sales have been flat over the last few years. And candy makers point to several reasons, including one I hadn't thought of: bad weather.

"The past two years have been plagued with major weather disruptions in key celebration regions," Jenn Ellek of the National Confectioners Association tells ...

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Buffett Family Puts Money Where Their Mouth Is: Food Security

Monday, October 28, 2013

Oh, what a job. You've got $3 billion to address society's most intractable problems. So what do you do?

If you're philanthropist Howard G. Buffett, son of famed investor Warren Buffett, you set a deadline: 40 years.

And you move at "fast-forward" speed (that's the way Warren describes his son's ...

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Almonds For Skinny Snackers? Yes, They Help Curb Your Appetite

Thursday, October 24, 2013

Americans seem to have a love affair with snacking.

As a society, we eat twice as many snacks as we did a generation ago. Women, on average, nosh on upwards of 400 snack calories per day, according to federal survey data. And men consume almost 600 calories a day ...

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Are You A Sage Foodie? A Quiz To Test Your Food Literacy

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

So, Food Day is almost upon us (it's Oct 24). And maybe it's time to test your mettle.

The folks behind this celebration have devised a Food Literacy Quiz to gauge your knowledge of all things food — from farm to table.

Think you know tomatoes? Well, by ...

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Moms Petition Mars To Remove Artificial Dyes From M&M's

Thursday, October 17, 2013

If you tear open a packet of M&M's, what's the first thing you notice?

The colors: bright blue, vibrant orange, bold yellow. Kids love this visual stimulation.

But the sponsors of a new petition on Change.org — which is urging M&M-maker Mars to replace the artificial colorings used to ...

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To Get The Benefits of Olive Oil, Fresh May Be Best

Monday, September 30, 2013

Increasingly, high quality oils have a harvest date stamped on the label. Why? Olive oil goes rancid and loses many of the beneficial compounds in just a few months. If the oil stings...

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