Ann Cooper: Reinventing the School Lunch

http://www.chefann.com/index.html#!prettyPhoto/0/

Ann Cooper, self-described Renegade Lunch Lady from Berkeley High, speaks on the connection among school lunches, agro-business, food education and related children's health problems. About 20 min.

New York City plans to reduce salt intake

The DASH studies have shown compelling evidence that sodium is one of the "big" players in raising blood pressure and hypertension.

Cutting the amount of sodium in your diet is one of the healthy measures you can take in the new year.

Holding the salt shaker means a different taste experience that needs some time to adjust to, but you will be rewarded with a much sweeter and more authentic food taste.

Instead of NaCl, try herbs, spices, or Mrs. Dash in your foods and post a comment in my blog to share your sodium-free meal experiences!

http://www.dashdietoregon.org/why - DASH studies results -

Reading time: approx. 8 min.

http://tinyurl.com/ykpfxre New York's plan to cut salt intake

Reading time: approx. 5 min.

Obesity and smoking are now equal contributors to shorter lives

Obesity has become an equal, if not greater, contributor to the burden of disease and shortening of healthy life in comparison to smoking. From a study by the American Journal of Preventive Medicine - February 2010.

Reading time: approx. 4 min.



http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/175023.php

Electronic nose sniffs aromas for you!

I have always liked the idea of an electronic "gadget" to do the work for you! Now, that's what I really wanted for Christmas!

http://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Science-Nutrition/Electronic-nose-sniffs-out-food-aroma-quality?utm_source=RSS_text_news

Reading time: approx. 2 min.

New Years' Eve Traditions: Lucky Foods from Around the World

Most cultures in the world celebrate the New Year with foods that hold special meaning to bring in luck and good fortune. In our family, cotechino con lenticchie, - a special sausage from Modena, also the birthplace of balsamic vinegar - and lentils were an absolute must to insure that happiness, health and wealth would follow us all year round! I have included a good recipe for cotechino con lenticchie for you - Happy New Year!

Reading time: approx. 12 min.
http://www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/holidays/newyearsday/luckyfoods

Recipe:
http://www.globalgourmet.com/food/egg/egg0396/cotlentl.html

Meat and Fish shopping 101

A very simple, yet inclusive list of nutritional benefits and dangers you should be on the lookout for when shopping for meat and fish.

Reading time: approx. 10 min.

http://www.wellwire.com/topics/choosing-meat-and-fish

2009 Overview - Safety and Sustainability

The issues of safety and sustainability dominated 2009. What will 2010 bring?

Reading time: approx. 10 min.

http://www.foodproductiondaily.com/Quality-Safety/2009-Overview-safety-and-sustainability?utm_source=RSS_text_news