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What Do You Think of the USDA's New 'Nutrition Plate' Replacing the Food Pyramid?
Surely you've seen it by now—a dinner plate sectioned into nearly equal parts fruits, vegetables, protein, and grains, with a small circle of dairy hanging on nearby. Announced on June 2 by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and First Lady Michelle Obama, the new visualization of our diets is meant to give healthier and more concrete advice to Americans.What's the Most Nutritious Nut?
As a promoter of all things peanut, I am constantly frustrated by people who think they can't possibly be good for you. Many assume that other nuts, especially almonds, are "better for you," which just isn't true. Find out how they compare in fat and protein. You might be surprised.USDA Mandates Nutrition Labeling for Meat
New rules passed by the USDA last week will necessitate nutrition labeling on raw meat, providing more accessible information for consumers.Should We Get Rid of the Food Pyramid?
On the one hand, the food pyramid seems like a cliche, cartoony version of what we should really be eating. But the pyramid and its accompanying recommendations are the guiding principles behind much modern food legislation.FDA Introduces Rules for National Menu Labeling
One of the less-discussed sections of last February's health reform bill was the introduction of national menu labeling. The practice of posting calorie counts beside menu items at chain restaurants has already taken effect in several cities, notably in my hometown of New York City. But making this information available on a national scale is a big step for nutrition and food education activists. The bill's requirement to post calorie counts went into effect last March, but the FDA is not required to institute binding regulations until March 23, 2011.Congress May Update School Lunch Nutritional Standards
President Barack Obama has proposed a $1-billion increase for the Child Nutrition Act, which lawmakers will consider this fall, according to the Los Angeles Times. The bill would allow the Department of Agriculture to update decades-old standards for vending machines, as well as the typical pizza and French fries sold in cafeterias....Clearing Up Food Myths
Is juice all that good for you? Does grass-fed beef taste better than conventionally raised beef? Is arugula all that special? The short answers: "No, no, and no." For further explanations to these questions and more head to New York Times blog Room for Debate where six people from different parts of the food community clear up common food myths. [via Kottke]...How to Stock a Healthful Pantry
Need advice on stocking a healthful pantry? The Chicago Tribune found plenty of guidance on realistic menus, recipes, and tips for the health-conscious eater from Dawn Jackson Blatner, author of The Flexitarian Diet, and Mark Bittman, author of Food Matters: A Guide to Conscious Eating. Blatner, a professional dietitian, recommends filling your cart with 25 percent whole-grain, 25 percent lean protein, and 50 percent fruits and vegetables....Pondering Baby's First Meal
©iStockPhoto.com/tcort Anthony Silverbrow on the Guardian's Word of Mouth blog contemplates what his daughter's first solid meal should be: There is surprisingly little independent guidance (i.e., not written by those trying to flog a series of books) on what babies should be fed. There's a mini-industry around last meals, there's a lot of gnashing of teeth about what to give early meals, but first solid meals seem to be overlooked.Is any meal more significant than our first? For the food obsessed, does it get any more existential than pondering what to pass between our lips for the very first time? I have a gut feeling that the first meal will determine how that child approaches food for the rest...Hot Topics: Technique of the Week | The Food Lab
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8 Delicious Chocolate Cakes and Pies for Valentine's Day
Some might say that chocolate on Valentine's Day is about as unoriginal as you can get. We all remember the first heart-shaped box of overly sweet chocolate bonbons from grade school Valentines. But chocolate gift-giving needn't be a cliché. This year, let's bake our sweethearts chocolate cakes and pies instead! Here are 8 delicious recipes perfect for celebrating your love (of chocolate.)
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