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My philosophy on carbs can be explained by two sentences, which might seem somewhat contradictory at first: There are no essential carbohydrates. Carbs are a tool to create specific physiological responses in the body. In nutrition, "essential" means that you must ingest something in your...

As the number of organic options becomes available to consumers, the more we need information on whether eating organic is healthier and/or practical. “Organic” is one of the many labels that can be found on both whole and processed foods throughout the grocery store. Everything from apples to...

aristotoo / Getty Frozen vegetables are a miracle, especially for people with busy schedules who can’t fathom the idea of sautéing fresh spinach or roasting cauliflower at the end of a long workday. But while that ice-cold block of broccoli may cut down on your cooking and cleanup time, does it...

FDA Finalizes Rules Designed to Prevent Food Poisoning Outbreaks by Julie Fidler Posted on November 19, 2015 With food imports being a particular focus. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently finalized rules designed to prevent outbreaks of foodborne illness caused by...

Scientists find way to produce industrial quantities of beneficial natural compounds in tomatoes Scientists at the John Innes Centre have found a way to produce industrial quantities of useful natural compounds efficiently, by growing them in tomatoes. Source: Scientists find way to produce...