New York State passes bill to transform public food purchasing

What’s in season: June produce guide

Eating fresh, seasonal produce is easy with our guide to choosing, preparing, and storing the best in-season fruit and vegetables available in June.

EPA banned methylene chloride, but it’s still used in foods

EPA said it will ban most uses of methylene chloride, a dangerous solvent. But FDA still allows the chemical to be used in foods, including in decaf coffee.

Added sugar: New York City leads warning label efforts

CSPI final comment re: high sugar warnings on food service establishment menus proposed rule

As the first city to mandate added sugar warnings on chain restaurant menus, New York City is leading the way by promoting transparency and helping consumers make informed dietary choices. New York consumers have a right to know about the safety risks associated with overconsumption of added sugars and deserve to have access to information at the point of service about foods and beverages that may harm their health. The proposed rulemaking represents a commonsense approach that would provide vital evidence-based information to consumers and improve the food environment, with the long-term goal of reducing the risk of diet-related chronic disease. View the resource below to continue reading.

Colorectal cancer: 5 ways to cut your risk

To help prevent colorectal cancer, replace meat with beans, avoid additives in ultra-processed foods, pick a good screening test, and know when to get screened

Can sodas help your gut health?

“Soda with benefits.” “Microbiome approved.” “A new kind of soda.” The latest crop of fizzy drinks like Olipop, Poppi, and SunSip are healthier than a sugary Pepsi or Coke. That much is clear. But do these pre- and probiotic sodas “support” your digestive health? Here’s a gut check.

Rhode Island residents support healthy kids’ meals legislation

Rhode Island residents support policy efforts to increase the number of healthy kids’ meals options at restaurants, according to a new survey commissioned by the Center for Science in the Public Interest. These policies include nutrient standards for restaurant kids meals, requirements for the inclusion of healthy foods in restaurant kids’ meals, and requirements that restaurants serve healthy beverages with kids’ meals by default. View the resource below to learn more.

New Yorkers support healthy kids’ meals legislation

New York City residents support policy efforts to increase the availability of healthier kids’ meal options at restaurants, according to a new survey commissioned by the Center for Science in the Public Interest. These policies include nutrient standards for restaurant kids meals, requirements for the inclusion of healthy foods in restaurant kids’ meals, and requirements that restaurants serve healthy beverages with kids’ meals by default. View the resource below to learn more.

California advances bill to ban food dyes from schools