amp Congress isn't properly funding its food safety act By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2015 20:26:00 +0000 Congress passed the Food Safety Modernization Act four years ago but hasn’t given the FDA the money needed to implement the act. Full Article Healthy Eating
amp FDA suggests allowing blood donations by gay men — but of course there's a catch By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 May 2015 13:03:24 +0000 Advocacy groups call the new recommendation arbitrary and discriminatory. Full Article Healthy Spaces
amp 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
amp What's new about the new nutrition label? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 May 2016 15:48:04 +0000 The iconic look of the nutrition label remains, but some of the information has changed. Full Article Healthy Eating
amp Would you eat 'clean meat?' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Sep 2016 15:15:46 +0000 Lab-grown meat isn't even available yet, but rebranding efforts to make it sound more appealing are well underway. Full Article Healthy Eating
amp 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
amp 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
amp Don't hold your breath if you're waiting for the new nutrition labels By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Jun 2017 12:32:35 +0000 The new nutrition labels would have updated serving sizes and identified added sugars, but the FDA has put an indefinite hold on them. Full Article Healthy Eating
amp 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
amp 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
amp 'Organic' spotlights Hudson Valley farmers and chefs with stunning photography By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Nov 2014 19:04:22 +0000 Part work of art, part tribute to farmers who love the earth they work, this new book deserves to be out where people can see it. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
amp 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
amp 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
amp 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
amp 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
amp Chipotle's food is GMO-free, starting now By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2015 15:48:52 +0000 The restaurant chain known for sourcing free-range meats and organic ingredients ups its game by sourcing GMO-free ingredients. Full Article Healthy Eating
amp Panera embraces 'clean' food By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2015 19:08:58 +0000 Restaurant chain shares its "No No List" of ingredients as it switches to foods with ingredients you can pronounce. Full Article Healthy Eating
amp Amy's Drive Thru will focus on fast organic food By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 May 2015 16:23:09 +0000 As the organic food brand readies to open its first restaurant, traditional fast-food eateries are scrambling to catch up with consumers’ desires. Full Article Healthy Eating
amp Foodies want a seat at this 16-year-old's counter By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 12 Sep 2015 19:47:39 +0000 Flynn McCarry opens Eureka in NYC where his tasting menu will cost $160 and reservations are sold out. Full Article Healthy Eating
amp 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
amp McDonald's just reinvented the straw (and it's pretty cool) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Feb 2017 21:02:47 +0000 Smart people at McDonald's just solved the biggest milkshake problem of our time with Suction Tube for Reverse Axial Withdrawal (STRAW). Full Article Beverages
amp For Mother's Day, a steamy romance novel starring … Colonel Sanders? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 09 May 2017 17:33:33 +0000 The downloadable romance novel "Tender Wings of Desire" from KFC is free. But how does Rob Lowe fit into all of this? Full Article Arts & Culture
amp Eating alone is becoming more common — and it's a big problem for boomers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Sep 2017 14:57:44 +0000 As people age, they need good healthy food, but some boomers are taking shortcuts and getting proper nutrition. Full Article Healthy Eating
amp '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
amp Restaurant 'surge pricing' is much ado about nothing By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Feb 2018 22:27:16 +0000 The headlines say surge pricing, but in reality, what Bob it's an early bird special for fine dining. Full Article Personal Finance
amp Fast-food restaurant rolls out 'blended burger' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Mar 2018 18:00:47 +0000 By making patties from beef and mushrooms, Sonic is reducing the carbon footprint of its burgers while adding nutrition. Full Article Healthy Eating
amp You don't have to be a guilt tipper By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Oct 2018 14:12:13 +0000 Tablet-style pay systems are convenient, but they put a new pressure on customers to tip because of the server's proximity. My suggestion: Stand your ground. Full Article Healthy Eating
amp 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
amp Zhena's green tea: A fragrant biodynamic brew By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Jan 2010 21:34:28 +0000 For biodynamic goodness full of organic fruity flavor, try Zhena's Gypsy Tea's new line of good-for-you green teas. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
amp 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
amp 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
amp The fresh food movement isn't just for people anymore By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Apr 2016 19:41:36 +0000 The fresh food movement isn't just for people anymore. You can make fresh, healthy homemade food for your pets, too. Here's what you need to know. Full Article Pets
amp 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
amp 'Hangover-free' alcohol gives you the buzz without the headache By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Sep 2016 22:18:35 +0000 A synthetic form of alcohol called "alcosynth" that doesn't cause hangovers could replace normal booze by 2050. Full Article Beverages
amp What is 'clean' bacon? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Sep 2016 20:49:30 +0000 Panera Bread recently announced it will use only 'clean' bacon. But what does that mean for the rest of the bacon we eat? Don't panic, here's the deal. Full Article Healthy Eating
amp 7 products you should buy generic (and 3 you shouldn't) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Oct 2016 19:41:59 +0000 Why do many of us choose to buy brand name products when the store brand is nearly identical? Full Article Personal Finance
amp 8 foods you'd never guess were artificially colored By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Nov 2016 12:13:46 +0000 Just because you know certain foods by a particular color doesn’t mean it’s natural. Full Article Healthy Eating
amp 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
amp 'Rat Cafe' to open in San Francisco with live rats scurrying around By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 23 May 2017 23:57:11 +0000 You've heard of cat cafes, but this might be taking things too far... Full Article Pets
amp If you can't live without macaroni and cheese, don't read this By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Jul 2017 15:25:56 +0000 A new study finds surging levels of harmful phthalates in instant macaroni and cheese. Full Article Healthy Eating
amp What's really in our tap water? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Jul 2017 19:39:20 +0000 The water coming out of your tap is safe, but there may still be some common contaminants. Full Article Healthy Spaces
amp Don't mix those cool copper mugs and alcohol By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Aug 2017 17:05:16 +0000 When copper from a mug mixes with the acids in a cocktail like a Moscow mule, copper poisoning can occur. Full Article Protection & Safety
amp Roundup cover-up? Book paints troubling portrait of the world's most popular weed killer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Dec 2017 17:40:16 +0000 Carey Gillam’s book "Whitewash" finds that glyphosate, the chemical in Monsanto’s Roundup, is everywhere – and evidence that it causes harm has been suppressed. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
amp The reason you pop popcorn 'This Side Up' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 07 Jul 2018 18:13:14 +0000 Microwave popcorn may be convenient, but there are some hidden health dangers inside the bag. Full Article Healthy Eating
amp Scientists may have found the ultimate food preservative, and it's entirely plant-based By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Aug 2018 13:28:22 +0000 The end of artificial preservatives may be near — thanks to the power of plants and phytonutrients called flavanoids. Full Article Research & Innovations
amp Titanium 'leaves' could unlock hydrogen power By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 27 Mar 2010 02:04:00 +0000 The Artificial Inorganic Leaf (AIL) may unlock the secrets to producing cheap, clean hydrogen by mimicking the photosynthetic structure of the leaf. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
amp Limitless clean energy from wastewater? Nah, let's stick with clean coal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Sep 2011 18:50:04 +0000 A Penn State lab has found a way to make hydrogen fuel from wastewater and seawater with no emissions. So why aren't we doing this? Full Article Wilderness & Resources
amp Driving Hyundai's no-compromises fuel-cell car By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 27 Sep 2014 16:10:20 +0000 Hyundai's hydrogen-powered Tucson has 265 miles of range, 3-minute fills, and free fuel if you sign a lease now. Full Article Transportation
amp With Solar Energy Research Center, we're one step closer to making fuel from sunlight and CO2 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 May 2015 20:45:35 +0000 Artificial photosynthesis could produce the perfect clean fuel to run everything. Full Article Energy
amp NASA just found plumes of water vapor bursting from Jupiter's moon By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Nov 2019 13:29:00 +0000 Water vapor escaping Europa hints at a vast saltwater ocean beneath its surface. Full Article Space