Nationwide Organic Standards To Be Launched October 21st
USDA organic seal will appear on produce and packaged food nationwide for the first time to indicate that the product meets federal standards.
Whole Grains Reduce Long-Term Risk of Type 2 Diabetes In Men
Daily consumption of whole grains has been associated in a number of studies with reductions in risk for ischemic stroke, coronary artery disease, and type 2 diabetes.
Cooking Sweet Corn Boosts its Ability to Fight Cancer and Heart Disease
Hurrah for hominy. Cooking sweet corn, whether you cream it, steam it or keep it on the cob, unleashes beneficial nutrients that can substantially reduce the chance of heart disease and cancer.
FDA Approves New Non-Nutritive Sugar Substitute Neotame
The Food and Drug Administration today announced its approval of a new sweetener, neotame, for use as a general-purpose sweetener in a wide variety of food products, other than meat and poultry.
Diets High in Red Meat Linked to Stomach and Esophageal Cancers
Dietary factors are recognized as contributing to the development of stomach and esophagus cancers.
Ohio Firm Recalls Ham For Underprocessing
Freshmark is voluntarily recalling approximately 13,000 pounds of ready-to-eat ham because the products may be underprocessed.
