The New School Lunch, Is It Really Better?
The first major revamping of school lunch guidelines is coming soon to a smelly cafeteria near you. Yes I said smelly. Maybe it was just the schools I went to, but didn't you always have the feeling...
View ArticleTop 5 Healthy Ways to Boost Your Energy
There are a lot of quick fixes out there that claim to increase energy, but if you're looking for natural, fail-proof solutions to feeling sluggish, check out this list... Read More|Comment
View ArticleFederal Subsidies For Junk Food Being Targeted [AUDIO]
The New Jersey Public Interest Research Group (NJPIRG) is calling the Federal Government to stop subsidizing the producers of large commodity crops like soybeans and corn, who then turn them into junk...
View ArticleCDC Study Says Kids Are Getting Too Much Salt
A new study from the Centers for Disease Control finds children are getting way too much salt in their diet. Read More|Comment
View ArticleNew Jersey's School Breakfast Participation Could Be Better [AUDIO]
There is a lot of good news in the Advocates for Children Of New Jersey's (ACNJ) 2nd annual School Breakfast report. Read More|Comment
View ArticleHow Healthy Are School Lunches In New Jersey? [AUDIO]
Healthier food choices are at the forefront across New Jersey as school districts statewide commemorate National School Lunch Week. Read More|Comment
View ArticleFood Recalls on the Rise, Cost $227 Million, Report Says
Food recalls are on the rise and our food safety systems are broken, despite government concerns to address the problem. That's according to a new report by New Jersey PIRG which finds contaminated...
View ArticleSummer Food Service Program Needs Sponsors
The State Department of Agriculture is hoping to get more nutritious meals into the mouths of children who need them through their Summer Food Service Program. Read More|Comment
View ArticleGatorade Drops Chemical in Drinks as More People Scrutinize Ingredients in Food
When PepsiCo Inc. announced it would stop putting an obscure vegetable oil in its Gatorade right before the Super Bowl, one of the loudest cheers came from a high school student who had made it her...
View Article8 Slimming Superfoods to Get You Ready for the Jersey Shore
These easy-to-eat meals and snacks are a sure way to boost your energy, flatten your tummy and get your skin glowing to prepare you for the summer! Read More|Comment
View ArticleSenate Rejects Genetically Modified Organism Labeling Amendment
The Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly rejected an amendment that would allow states to require labeling of genetically modified foods. Read More|Comment
View ArticleThe New School Lunch, Is It Really Better?
The first major revamping of school lunch guidelines is coming soon to a smelly cafeteria near you. Yes I said smelly. Maybe it was just the schools I went to, but didn't you always have the feeling...
View ArticleFDA to Revise Nutrition Facts Label
Those nutrition labels on the back of food packages may soon become easier to read. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleFirst Lady Targets Unhealthy Ads in Schools [AUDIO]
Promotion of sugary snacks and beverages would no longer be permitted in schools under guidelines unveiled by first lady Michelle Obama on Tuesday. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleSchools Seek Upgrades to Entice Healthy Eating
Industrial blenders mix up smoothies for students in New York while some schools in California are adding salad bars. In Dallas, campus cafeterias use pass-through coolers and warmers to make sure the...
View ArticleRussia: McDonald's food has 'too many calories'
MOSCOW (AP) -- Nearly a quarter-century after McDonald's startled and delighted Soviets with their first taste of American fast-food culture, the company's now facing a suit that could ban it from...
View ArticleNew diet guidelines might reflect environment cost
WASHINGTON (AP) -- For years, the government has been issuing guidelines about healthy eating choices. Now, a panel that advises the Agriculture Department is ready to recommend that you be told not...
View ArticleHealthful diet proposal: Sugary drinks out, coffee, eggs in
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Drink less sugary soda. But an extra cup or two of coffee is OK. So are eggs. And as always, don't forget your vegetables. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View Article8 Slimming Superfoods to Get You Ready for the Jersey Shore
These easy-to-eat meals and snacks are a sure way to boost your energy, flatten your tummy and get your skin glowing to prepare you for the summer! Continue reading…
View ArticleSenate Rejects Genetically Modified Organism Labeling Amendment
The Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly rejected an amendment that would allow states to require labeling of genetically modified foods. Continue reading…
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