k Bill aims to make personal care products safer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 13 May 2015 21:35:36 +0000 The Personal Care Product Safety Act would give the FDA more regulatory muscle to ensure that the ingredients used in these products are safe. Full Article Protection & Safety
k Almond milk lawsuit is a reminder to be an educated food consumer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Jul 2015 18:11:52 +0000 The makers of Almond Breeze are being sued for false advertising, and it's a reminder not to believe everything you read on a package. Full Article Healthy Eating
k FDA to finally tackle 'natural' food label By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Nov 2015 17:27:36 +0000 This is your chance to add your voice to the mix as the agency looks into what the label means. Full Article Healthy Eating
k Humane animal testing startup helps sick pets and maybe human lives, too By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 30 Jan 2016 15:34:02 +0000 The One Health Company seeks to find disease cures without killing animals. Full Article Pets
k Should 'healthy' be a marketing label? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Sep 2016 18:24:13 +0000 The FDA is re-evaluating what the term means when its used by food manufacturers, but maybe it shouldn't be used at all. Full Article Healthy Eating
k Nutella asks FDA to say it's not dessert By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Nov 2016 18:05:44 +0000 The makers of the mostly chocolate and sugar product want it reclassified. The FDA wants to know what the public thinks about that. Full Article Healthy Eating
k FDA to scrutinize risky homeopathic products By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Dec 2017 22:31:54 +0000 The FDA has announced that it's cracking down on homeopathic products, especially ones for children and infants. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
k If it doesn't come from an animal, is it milk? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Jul 2018 14:19:33 +0000 There's a debate about whether liquid plant-based foods should be labeled as milk. Is it time to change the definition of milk? Full Article Beverages
k 7 foods with more sodium than you think By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Aug 2018 15:09:14 +0000 We can't seem to agree on the right amount of sodium, but these foods add up quickly. Full Article Healthy Eating
k My end-of-summer top 10 foodie bucket list By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Aug 2014 14:38:25 +0000 Don’t let fall sneak up on you without enjoying some of the experiences you’ve been meaning to get to. Full Article Healthy Eating
k Hundreds of people 'pay it forward' at a single Starbucks location By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Aug 2014 21:50:19 +0000 At a single Starbuck location, a whooping 378 people bought coffee for the person behind them. Full Article Responsible Living
k Are Starbucks drinks getting smaller? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Sep 2014 15:16:37 +0000 Save money (and calories) with a smaller-sized mini Frappuccino. Full Article Beverages
k 2015 food trend predictions: Ugly, smokey and smelly By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Nov 2014 16:43:24 +0000 But don't be put off by the headline: I'm excited about what I'm hearing about what's coming next year. Full Article Healthy Eating
k New York chef offers broth in to-go cups By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Nov 2014 15:09:05 +0000 We almost lost the art of making true broth, but it has had a massive revival. Now, you can even enjoy it on the streets of New York. Full Article Healthy Eating
k Use psychological tricks to drop the pounds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Dec 2014 20:50:00 +0000 Sure, you've tried everything to lose weight — but have you put your brain to work? Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
k Starbucks' Flat White looks and tastes like a latte By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Jan 2015 16:47:08 +0000 There’s a lot of fuss about Starbuck’s latest coffee, but it doesn’t seem that different from the offerings the chain already has. Full Article Beverages
k That coffee Chick-fil-A is giving away all February? Small farmers in Central America were paid fairly for it By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Feb 2015 16:40:27 +0000 The chicken chain is working with THRIVE to purchase coffee from farmers who can by-pass the middleman and get paid up to 10x more for their beans. Full Article Beverages
k McDonald's chicken will soon be antibiotic-free By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2015 13:45:41 +0000 The fast-food chain will source chicken that hasn't been given unnecessary antibiotics, and will also offer hormone-free milk. Full Article Healthy Eating
k Dunkin' Donuts to remove whitening agent By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2015 15:09:45 +0000 Shareholders make decision over concerns that titanium dioxide could be toxic. Full Article Healthy Eating
k Burger King takes soda off the kids' menu, but parents still have the final say By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2015 21:26:14 +0000 Changes on fast-food menus are a step in the right direction, but the task of finding healthy food falls to parents. Full Article Healthy Eating
k 5 tips for saving money at Starbucks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Jul 2015 20:04:10 +0000 Starbucks raised its drink prices, but here's how to recoup the loss and maybe save a little extra. Full Article Beverages
k Maybe restaurant owners should stop whining about underground dining and start cooking By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 15 Nov 2015 15:14:47 +0000 The popularity of underground restaurants in Paris has restaurateurs asking the government to do something about the competition. Now when I go to Paris, I want Full Article Healthy Eating
k Historic Taco Bell store evades demolition by taking brief road trip By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Nov 2015 20:56:32 +0000 Like the space shuttle Endeavour but cheesier, Taco Bell 'Numero Uno' relocates from its original Southern California home. Full Article Arts & Culture
k Italian mayor puts kibosh on wood-fired pizza ovens By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Jan 2016 20:30:17 +0000 Neapolitan pies are served with a hint of smog in San Vitaliano. Full Article Healthy Spaces
k Kellogg's cafe to dish up 'artisanal' cereal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Jun 2016 19:39:03 +0000 You could buy two boxes of cereal for what one bowl will cost at Kellogg's Time Square cafe, but you'd have to add your own lemon zest. Full Article Healthy Eating
k 5 fine-dining options in national parks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 20 Aug 2016 17:47:48 +0000 These restaurants offer gourmet food, regional specialties and a reason to change out of your hiking boots. Full Article Travel
k Want to help earthquake victims? Eat for Italy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2016 11:20:00 +0000 Restaurants are serving up Amatrice Pasta and donating proceeds to help earthquake victims. Full Article Healthy Eating
k IKEA launches DIY dinner party venue in London By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Sep 2016 18:53:59 +0000 The pop-up space celebrates the 'joy of cooking together.' Full Article Remodeling & Design
k Philly pizza dough has history baked right in By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 10 Jun 2017 18:40:03 +0000 At Urban Village Brewing Company in Philadelphia, the pizza dough is started with yeast captured from the air in Old City. Full Article Healthy Eating
k 'Sugar tax' works at Jamie Oliver's restaurants By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Oct 2017 19:40:05 +0000 Consumption of sugary beverages is down at Jamie Oliver's restaurants, but is it only an increase in price that made the difference? Full Article Beverages
k Takeout is changing the restaurant business By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Nov 2018 16:15:45 +0000 Restaurants are redesigning themselves to accommodate the rise in take-out orders. Full Article Healthy Eating
k Parents, 'No loud children allowed' policies are about you, not your kids By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 05 Jan 2019 17:03:00 +0000 A California restaurant asks families with loud children to leave. Full Article Family Activities
k Weekend reads: A little wine for the weekend By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Jan 2011 15:01:54 +0000 It's been a long week of snow, school being closed, and lots of writing. I'm really looking forward to Friday night pizza and a glass of wine. Full Article Beverages
k Weekend reads: William and Kate's royal wedding foods By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Apr 2011 16:33:10 +0000 Food news and items of interest from around the Web for your weekend reading. Full Article Healthy Eating
k Billy Zane to launch Greek olive oil company By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:12:42 +0000 Actor says he would like to do for olive oil what director Francis Ford Coppola did for wine. Full Article Arts & Culture
k New book highlights California’s sustainable winegrowing By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Apr 2014 21:26:47 +0000 “Down to Earth” highlights the sustainability inititaives at several of California’s wineries and opens up your sustainable wine choices. Full Article Beverages
k Biodynamic gardening takes holistic approach to the soil By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 09 Nov 2014 17:18:37 +0000 Method creates a healthy system of plants, animals and soil while considering celestial effects on life. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
k The best ways to store every kind of produce By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Dec 2015 17:12:09 +0000 Here's how to store some of the produce you bring home. Full Article Healthy Eating
k Keep these 6 foods out of the freezer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Dec 2015 20:58:47 +0000 There are some foods you should never put into a deep freeze in the first place, and here are six of them. Full Article Healthy Eating
k Campbell's makes good on BPA promise By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Mar 2016 20:26:14 +0000 After years of research, the company is removing BPA linings from cans, just like it announced it would in 2012. Full Article Healthy Eating
k We tested these 5 microwave hacks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 04 May 2016 20:20:04 +0000 Which microwaves hacks are worth using, which aren't worth your time and which one is a party game changer? Full Article At Home
k How do we keep up with all the food recalls? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Jun 2016 17:57:36 +0000 With so many recalls, it's difficult to keep up with all the information — even when it's about an item in your pantry. Full Article Healthy Eating
k Do you know what these food certification labels mean? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 31 Jul 2016 18:12:00 +0000 Non-GMO. Organic. Fair trade. You see these labels on all kinds of products, but do you know what they mean? Take this quiz to find out. Full Article Healthy Eating
k Scientists want to put seaweed in your burgers to make them more nutritious By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Aug 2016 03:48:22 +0000 Would you eat meat infused with seaweed? Scientists want to put it in your hot dogs and burgers. Full Article Healthy Eating
k Maybe you shouldn't cook food in aluminum foil By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Aug 2016 13:28:26 +0000 Aluminum is everywhere in our food and environment, but ingesting too much of it may lead to an increased risk of Alzheimer's. Here's why and how to avoid it. Full Article Healthy Eating
k Do potatoes and toast pose a cancer risk? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Jan 2017 19:02:15 +0000 Cooking starchy food at high temps for a long time can produce acrylamide, a chemical that may cause cancer. Full Article Healthy Eating
k What are those white stripes on raw chicken? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Feb 2017 16:59:07 +0000 If chicken breasts are your go-to lean protein, you may want to avoid this poultry defect. Full Article Healthy Eating
k Do cookbooks neglect food safety? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Mar 2017 21:16:42 +0000 A new study finds only 8 percent of recipes in cookbooks have information on internal cooking temperatures and not all that information is considered safe. Full Article Healthy Eating
k Got seeds to share? Here's your network By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 04 May 2017 16:24:19 +0000 At Global Seed Network's peer-to-peer online network, people can share rare and heirloom seeds for free. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
k Antarctic fruitcake is more than 100 years old By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Aug 2017 19:22:54 +0000 Despite being ancient, a fruitcake found in the Antarctic from a 1911 expedition looks as fresh and unappetizing as the day it was made. Full Article Wilderness & Resources