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How do you define healthy? Looks like the FDA will be redefining the term and citizen eaters can weigh in
10yr wsj.com
Based on the current FDA definition, avocados aren't healthy but poptarts are healthy. Needless t...
Based on the current FDA definition, avocados aren't healthy but poptarts are healthy. Needless to say, 'healthy' needs to be revisited, but can it be defined? How would you define it?
We're Closer Than Ever to a Magic Methane-Reducing Drug For Cows
10yr modernfarmer.com
Instead of eating less cows, is the solution to give cows an anti-methane drug?? Crazy! What do y...
Instead of eating less cows, is the solution to give cows an anti-methane drug?? Crazy! What do you think? "Meet 3NOP, a potentially world-changing creation." #foodnews
  • etsummer Eek this is pretty amazing but makes me nervous. If this is successful and implemented widely, sure it will reduce methane emissions but what about implications for land use, water use, animal...
  • DietID_TeamDietitians This sort of reminds of the Superbowl ad for opiod-induced constipation - coming up with a pill to reduce the effects of another pill. I totally agree with @etsummer - methane emissions is one part...
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Denmark Considers Beef Tax to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions | SAVEUR
10yr saveur.com
Do you think something like this would ever pass in the US?
  • sugardetoxme With our meat lobby and decreasing meat consumption???
  • DietID_TeamDietitians Yea I can only imagine the backlash that would come from all sides. I just remember when the who or some other org released info that bacon may cause cancer - mass uproar!
What are people planting in their garden this year?
10yr
This was how green my garden was last year and can't wait to plant this year. Definitely doing mo...
This was how green my garden was last year and can't wait to plant this year. Definitely doing more kale, peas, green squash. What's everyone else planting? I'm in Northeastern PA and would be open...
  • katewilson Welcome to the community! I would say sugar snap peas are always my fave!
  • Anke Have you tried different types of kale?
  • sugardetoxme asparagus. If you don't mind something growing like weeds once it takes!
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Has anyone had celtuce??
10yr modernfarmer.com
Sorta like lettuce on a broccoli stem!
Sorta like lettuce on a broccoli stem!
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Allrecipes reveals the enormous gap between foodie culture and what Americans actually cook.
10yr slate.com
Is Foodstand closing "the gap between the food we cook and the food we talk about"? There's the I...
Is Foodstand closing "the gap between the food we cook and the food we talk about"? There's the Instagram less than attainable picture perfect, and then the Allrecipes mainstream. Is Foodstand the ...
  • DietID_TeamDietitians Precisely what I think we are doing - bringing that gap! Simple doesn't need to be processed and Foodstanders are sharing that
  • JenniferEmilson Most intriguing. While I love seeing the photos of the creativity displayed these days, and the wildly exotic and hard to obtain ingredients, I know I don't live like that. Admiration from afar!!...
Roasted root veggies with salsa verde. What dishes are you going to miss making?
10yr
Definitely going to miss my root veggies this fall, but looking forward to seeing more tomatoes. ...
Definitely going to miss my root veggies this fall, but looking forward to seeing more tomatoes. What seasonal dishes are you going to miss making? #FoodRevolution
  • annefood OMG those look amazing!
  • annefood I'm going to miss root veggies too, but my excitement for late spring and summer produce totally outweighs the loss. Stone fruit, berries, lettuces from the garden.... !!
  • JenniferEmilson Love all the fresh berries coming to market now!!
Have you ever wanted to own a restaurant? (One Night at Kachka is fascinating)
10yr eater.com
Ive always wanted to own a restaurant, until I read kitchen confidential, and then I wanted it ev...
Ive always wanted to own a restaurant, until I read kitchen confidential, and then I wanted it even more! This is a great piece about running a restaurant. If you have wanted to own a restaurant, d...
  • garv Can totally relate to this ! In fact , reading it is more exciting than being part of the scene!
The Full List of 2016 James Beard Foundation Book, Broadcast, and Journalism Winners
10yr eater.com
Has anyone been using these books? I have V Is for Vegestables. #foodnews
Has anyone been using these books? I have V Is for Vegestables. #foodnews
Super foods made "super" by the media?
10yr
The more I read the more I feel that it's the media / select groups that define super foods year ...
The more I read the more I feel that it's the media / select groups that define super foods year after year & sometimes just out of the blue!!
Even something as basic as an egg or a mundane spinach...
  • DietID_TeamDietitians It's marketing fluff, but how one thing gets on the list is a matter of hustle. Reminds me of this article from a couple years ago...
  • garv It's strange actually , because on one hand we talk about local produce & on the other hand some food belonging to a country miles away becomes all the rage & moves from being staple to that region...
  • JenniferEmilson Totally @garv Quinoa is a classic example. It started trending here in NA, and then suddenly the countries where it was a lowly staple started exporting more, and the locals could no longer eat...
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