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Fresh Crumbs

Fresh Crumbs are the tidbits at the table—conversation topics, recent news, upcoming events. In this new addition to our website, we keep abreast of the latest “crumbs” to help you get the most out of your next dining experience. See what crumbs our writers have uncovered lately!

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Post Type: ArticlesTopic: Nutrition & Diet March 03, 2011

What Really Makes Food Organic?

What Really Makes Food Organic?

Posted by Alexandra Ackourey

The last decade has given birth to the organic food craze. More and more people are becoming conscious of what they consume and some even choose to buy exclusively organic items. But with accidental cross-pollination between genetically modified foods and organic foods becoming more common, is eating organic really better for you?

 
Post Type: Web CrumbsTopic: Wine August 25, 2010

Red Wine Can Heal Hearts

Red Wine Can Heal Hearts

Posted by Kate Olsen

Here’s another reason to enjoy a nice glass of red wine—your body will thank you for it.

 
Post Type: Web CrumbsTopic: Food July 26, 2010

Keep It Chill For The Sake Of Your Health!

Keep It Chill For The Sake Of Your Health!

Posted by Colin McNamara

Enjoy health tips on how to keep your salsa the life of the party. This article will discuss the best ways to keep the summer spices last longer than an hour without any risks. This is especially important for guacamole lovers as well.

 
Post Type: Web CrumbsTopic: Nutrition & Diet July 13, 2009

Vegetable Amino Acids Lower Blood Pressure

Posted by Janelle Eckardt

New research suggests that a diet high in vegetable protein and amino acids lowers blood pressure. The international diet study found that a simple 4.72 percent increase of glutamic acid (an amino acid) in our diets may cut stroke mortality rates by 6 percent and coronary heart disease mortality rates by 4 percent. It seems our mothers are right to make us eat our veggies. To learn just how right they are, read the entire MedlinePlus article here.

 
Post Type: Web CrumbsTopic: Coffee & Tea May 20, 2009

Read This Over Coffee

Posted by Janelle Eckardt

Your morning cup of coffee might taste even better after you read Judy Foreman’s article, “Read This over Coffee." Foreman brings to light some of the latest research and studies that suggest drinking coffee might not actually be as bad for us as everyone used to think. In fact, many in the medical community are beginning to suggest nursing one's favorite cup of joe might just be the right medicine.

 
Post Type: NewsTopic: Nutrition & Diet May 15, 2009

Some Diet Sodas May Ward Off Kidney Stones

Posted by Janelle Eckardt

New research presented last month at the American Urological Association’s annual meeting suggests that drinking certain citrus-flavored diet sodas may help ward off the development of painful kidney stones.

 
Post Type: NewsTopic: Nutrition & Diet March 30, 2009

Politics of the Plate: Red Meat and Mortality

Posted by J. Harvey

A recent study conducted by the Archives of Internal Medicine reported that “Red and processed meat intakes were associated with modest increases in total mortality, cancer mortality, and cardiovascular disease mortality.” Gourmet writer Sam Hurst comments.
 
Post Type: Web CrumbsTopic: Nutrition & Diet November 20, 2008

Study Shows GE Corn Could Increase Infertility

Posted by Kelly D'Innocenti

A disturbing new study reported by Dr. Jurgen Zentek, a professor at the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, suggests that genetically engineered corn could be having unforeseen effects on fertility.
 
Post Type: Web CrumbsTopic: Nutrition & Diet July 28, 2008

Study Finds Fructose may Affect Body Fat

Posted by Lauren Duffy

The New York Times's Well blog reports on a recent study that concludes that fructose may be converted to body fat more quickly than other sugars. The study suggests that consuming foods made with high-fructose corn syrup could be more fattening than consuming equivalent foods made with regular sugar. While the Texas-based study was small, it has important implications in light of the amount of processed foods that contain high-fructose corn syrup.
 

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