The Healthy Recipe
Health and nutrition news that’s easy to digest…Sunday November 24, 2024
Ingredient costs expected to push food prices up
After a 1 1/2 years of stable food prices as a result of rising commodities and ingredient costs are expected to increase food prices by 4% in 2011.
San Francisco First City to Ban Fast-Food Toys
On Tuesday San Francisco became the first US city to pass a law that bans restaurants from providing toys with kids meals that are unhealthy.
Creating a Thanksgiving Feast on a Budget
This holiday season as Americans carefully consider how to make the most of every dollar, many are putting their Thanksgiving menu on a budget. Here some seasonal tips to keep your Thanksgiving feast on budget.
Do Fast Food Companies Prey on Our Children?
Food companies are rushing to stop the government from passing laws that would affect sales of junk foods. The ugly truth however is they are aggressively increasing their marketing aimed specifically towards our children. Advertising designed to brainwash our children is so specific that one might think our children are walking around with a target on their back.
Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution Moving Into Australia
Oliver's announcement follows the recent refusal of his offer to help improve the food that Los Angeles students are eating.
Food Insecurity a Growing Threat to America
An increasing number of Americans are turning to Food Stamps to help put food on the table. As they face this fear, Americans are trying to save money by buying “cheaper” convenience foods. Sadly, this comes at a much higher cost.
Top 4 Holiday “Superfood” Spices: Packed with flavor, high in antioxidants
These earthy spices are often found together in pumpkin pie recipes, gingerbread recipes, sweet potato pie recipes, and many of the cookie recipes we enjoy throughout the holidays.
L.A. School District Turns Down Jamie Oliver's Food Revolutions
British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver’s plan to improve the health of students in the Los Angeles Unified School District has been rejected.
Meatless Monday: Be Healthy and Save the World!
Celebrity chefs, Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich have recently brought publicity to the Meatless Monday movement by announcing that their restraunts will participate in this growing trend toward a healthier lifestyle and environmental responsibility.
Fact or Fiction: Is there too much cholesterol in lean chicken breasts?
Many Americans think of boneless, skinless chicken breast as a heart-healthy recipe ingredient. But are there dangers lurking in this popular protein?