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.

Pan-Seared Mini Bell Peppers

If you can find seedless mini peppers at your supermarket, this simple recipe for Pan-Seared Mini Bell Peppers is effortless to prepare and enjoy. It’s great on its own, added to pita with hummus, or chopped in a tossed salad or on a pizza.

Roasted Ratatouille

The best reason to turn on the oven—even in summer—is to roast a bunch of seasonal vegetables.

Summer Salad Rolls

Summer rolls are typically wrapped in rice paper, but lettuce makes the job simpler.

Herby Summer Quinoa

When the weather turns warm, I prefer cool dishes like this refreshing quinoa tossed with summer’s best produce and a handful of fresh herbs.

Nutty Spring Asparagus

This simple dish is delicious served chilled or at room temperature. Not a mayo fan? Substitute 1 Tbs. plain yogurt plus 1 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil. Bonus: The topping is also great on green beans or broccoli slaw.

Rainbow Stir-Fry

No chili bean paste at your supermarket? Any chili sauce or paste works in this Rainbow Stir-Fry, but if it’s sweet (like Thai chili sauce), skip the brown sugar.

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