Food & Nutrition Articles

Sweeeet! The skinny on sugar substitutes

By Emily Sohn / January 9, 2008

Millions of people use artificial sweeteners, but are they safe?

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Screaming for Ice Cream

By Emily Sohn / July 25, 2005

Making ice cream better tasting, longer lasting, and more nutritious takes a lot of research.

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Keeping Bugs Away from Food

By Emily Sohn / May 20, 2005

Cardboard containers coated with citronella oil keep bugs away.

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Food for Life

By Emily Sohn / April 12, 2005

New food guidelines emphasize that we should eat more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.

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The Color of Health

By Sarah Webb / February 22, 2005

Colorful fruits and vegetables pack a powerful, healthful punch.

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Moving Good Fats from Fish to Mice

By Emily Sohn / March 8, 2004

Healthful fats from fish could end up in beef, eggs, and other foods.

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Building a Food Pyramid

By Emily Sohn / February 17, 2004

Experts are trying to work out new rules on which foods to eat and which ones to avoid.

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Turning to Sweets, Fats to Calm the Brain

By Emily Sohn / September 15, 2003

Constant worries may drive people to eat sweet and fatty foods that can soothe the brain.

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