News and Features Related to Health & Cooking

1. 10 Healthy Foods Under $1
   

   Most of us don't need to hear it or read it ... we have felt it in our wallets every time we've gone to the grocery store. But just because food prices are rising doesn't mean you can't make healthy food choices. The good news is that many foods that are good for you are also cheap. Here is our list

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2. The Smart Way to Snack
   

   When you start fishing in your pocket for change for the evil vending machine, stop! Most people feel the need of a "little something" now and then during a busy day, but taking a second to "snack smart" will save you time, calories, and even money. "Food is so available," Laurie A. Higgins, MS, RD,

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3. Help for Soda Lovers
   

   Catherine Gregorczyk says she's an addict -- a soda addict, that is. "It's hard going out with friends who are more health-conscious than I am and who drink water all the time when all I ever want is a Coke," says Gregorczyk. Gregorczyk says she even had "a bit of a panic attack" while in Europe one

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4. Listeria Risk Spurs Meat, Poultry Recall
   

   May 5, 2008 -- Gourmet Boutique, a company based in Jamaica, N.Y., is recalling about 286,320 pounds of fresh and frozen meat and poultry products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. No illnesses linked to the recalled foods have been reported, according to the U.S. Depart

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5. Monthly Restaurant Inspections Not on Menu
   

   April 29, 2008 -- You're eating lunch at your favorite diner when suddenly you spot a scrap of protein scampering across the table -- and it's not the kind you're inclined to eat. A closer look reveals even more health code violations. You wonder: Isn't the restaurant regularly inspected? Restaurant

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6. Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D?
   

   It has long been known as the vitamin that cured rickets. But today, vitamin D is being hailed for being able to do much more than that. Scientists have known for some time about vitamin D's role in helping the body absorb calcium, in maintaining bone density, and in preventing osteoporosis. But new

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7. Salmonella Sickens at Least 23
   

   April 14, 2008 -- Cereal recalled last week may have sickened at least 23 people in 14 states. Malt-O-Meal voluntarily recalled its unsweetened puffed rice and puffed wheat cereals with "Best If Used By" dates ranging from April 8, 2008 (coded as "APR0808") to March 18, 2009 (coded as "MAR1809"). Th

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8. How to Cook Whole Grains
   

   You know you should be eating more whole grains instead of refined ones. Whole grains have more fiber, more health-promoting nutrients, and can even help control your weight (by keeping you feeling full longer). But making the switch isn't always easy. You have to get used to buying and eating new f

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9. U.S. Hasn't Put Lid on Food Poisonings
   

   April 10, 2008 -- Efforts to improve U.S. food safety have not yet borne fruit, a new CDC report shows. The CDC's Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network, called FoodNet, began tracking cases of food-borne illnesses in 1996 in 10 U.S. states. The idea is to track infection trends for the 10 m

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10. Salmonella Risk Spurs Cereal Recall
    

    April 8, 2008 -- Because of salmonella risk, Malt-O-Meal is recalling its unsweetened puffed rice and puffed wheat cereals with "Best If Used By" dates ranging from April 8, 2008 (coded as "APR0808")  to March 18, 2009 (coded as "MAR1809"). Salmonella bacteria can cause symptoms including diarrhea,

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