Decoding the latest food & health headlines
People are confused about diet and health, we often hear. Here’s a sampling of the latest advice on news websites that muddies the picture.
Industry Accountability
Have a food allergy? This industry practice could increase your risk
Government Accountability
CSPI lauds FDA’s proposed reorganization of its food function
Healthy Retail
Customers want healthier options at dollar stores
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The Healthy Cook's Kitchen: Soup
The supermarket is full of canned soups. But, as far as your health...and your taste buds...are concerned, none can hold a candle to this collection of Healthy Cook Kate Sherwood’s favorite soup recipes. Not only are they lick-the-bowl delicious; they’re packed with vegetables, beans, and lentils. And Kate shows you tricks—Creamy Vegetable Soup without cream, Chicken Tortilla Soup using a store-bought rotisserie chicken—that will help you up your soup game.