Articles tagged “Food Safety”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Tour an Organic Farm By Brian Merchant IN Travel & Outdoors Apr 2 2009 Last week, I mentioned the importance of not taking an 'Organic Certified' label at face value—after all, even organic foods can be contaminated with salmonella, as happened with the pistachios. But what to do, besides following the news closely and buying as food as possible from local farms and farmers' markets? + READ MORE

Salmonella Contaminated Pistachios were Certified Organic: Look Beyond the Label By Brian Merchant IN Food & Health Apr 1 2009 A million pounds of salmonella infected pistachios were just voluntarily recalled by the Setton Farms, one of the biggest producers of the nut in the nation. There's something scary about the whole thing—I mean, besides the million pounds of salmonella laden pistachios—and that's the fact that Setton Farms pistachios are USDA certified organic. + READ MORE

6 Big Ideas Shaping the Green Discourse on Food & Health By Heather Sperling IN Features Mar 31 2009 The country's food consciousness is picking up speed at an exhilarating rate. As consumers, we are more powerful than ever—largely because we are more aware and active than ever. With the green food movement making strides at the grassroots level, and great hope for the impact of the new administration, 2009 is sure to be a big year for food. Here are some of the big ideas (and big issues) that you can expect to keep making headlines and, hopefully, making a difference. + READ MORE

Try These Healthy Cookwares By Josh Peterson IN Food & Health Jan 15 2009 Everyone that I know likes being alive and part of being alive is eating foods. In order to extend my life, I try to use cookware that is healthy for me and the environment. I mean, the whole point of eating is to stay alive. If I died because of something that I ate, it really seems counterproductive. Anywho, here are some healthy cookware for you to choose from. + READ MORE

Avoid These 'Dirty Dozen' Toxic Chemicals By Team Planet Green IN Food & Health Dec 17 2008 It seems like you can't open a newspaper or magazine without reading warnings about hazards "you must avoid." Though many are carcinogenic and can pose serious health risks, which ones are the worst? Which ones do you really have to watch out for? + READ MORE

How to Choose the Freshest and Most Sustainable Fish By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Nov 10 2008 Picking out the perfect fish can be intimidating, but if you know what to look for you can come out with the freshest, most sustainable fish around. And don't be afraid to ask your fish monger questions if you're confused. Here's what to look for when it comes to serving the freshest fish. + READ MORE

Research That Fish Before You Eat It By Team Planet Green IN Food & Health Jul 17 2008 There are quite a few anglers out there who enjoy pan-frying a catfish over a campfire in the dusky twilight.Fish swimming in these waters will absorb the mercury into their bodies.Anyone who catches and eats these fish will risk contaminating themselves with second-hand mercury. + READ MORE

Calculate How Much Tuna You Can Safely Eat By Collin Dunn IN Food & Health May 29 2008 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) states that we can safely eat about 12 ounces of fish per week, to help us fill up on the dietary benefits fish can offer, but that measurement isn't universally applicable to all fish. Use this calculator to determine how much tuna you can safely eat. + READ MORE

Join a Community-Supported Agriculture Co-op By Collin Dunn IN Food & Health Apr 16 2008 Kelly does a great job of showing us great examples of eating green, but where do you turn to get the ingredients to follow her lead?Now that spring is here, local family farms are gearing up for a summer of growing fabulous, fresh foods, and you can enjoy a share of their harvests for yourself by joining up with a... + READ MORE

Get Ready for That Big Storm By Kelly Rossiter IN Food & Health Feb 6 2008 We got hit with a big winter storm last week and with it came school closures, canceled flights and power failures. They have tips beyond culinary matters. including disaster supply kits and what to put in them. as well as safety tips during blackouts. + READ MORE