Food & Health News

Ivory Coast Cocoa Reform Might Mean a "Supply Crunch"

A reform of the Ivory Coast's cocoa industry might mean that suppliers in London are facing a "supply crunch" this season
  • Weird News: Taco Bell Breakfast Cocktail and Pampered Cows

    Here are some strange-but-true happenings in the food industry. Looking to add a little kick to your morning? Taco Bell believes they have the answer: a morning “mixology” of Mountain Dew and orange juice.
  • Radiation Affects Food From and In Japan

    Rice and tuna have been affected by the radioactive fallout of a power plant in Japan. It was over one year ago that an earthquake triggered a tsunami that destroyed a nuclear power plant in Japan.
  • 5-Minute Vegan Pancakes

    Fast and nutritioius, these pancakes are a great way to start the day -- even for non-vegans These pancakes are quick and easy to make. They're vegan, but carnivores are sure to enjoy them, too.
  • Food Substitutions to Try

    Don't give up on the flavors you love because of health concerns. There are substitutes for common ingredients.
  • Basil Cheese Breadsticks

    Low-fat and quick to make (35 minutes from start to finish!), these will make a great addition to a picnic or barbecue.
  • Five Popular Hollywood Diets

    Hollywood stars keep their svelte figures many different ways. Here are five of them. 1. Master Clense This week-long liquid diet claims to detoxify the body.
  • Five Food Festivals to Check Out This Summer

    Get your grub on at food festivals all around the country this summer. Since The Great Googa Mooga was a bit disappointing, here are more food festivals for you to check out this summer.
  • Apple Raisin French Toast Strata

    This sweet type of strata is perfect for a brunch get-together This is a sweet way to start your weekend, and a great dish to share with friends. 12 Servings Ingredients 1 (1 pound) loaf cinnamon raisin bread, cubed 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, diced 1 cup diced peeled apples 8 eggs 2 1/2 cups half-and-half cream 6 tablespoons butter, melted 1/4 cup maple syrup Directions 1.
  • FDA Does Not Know How to Define "Gluten-Free"

    Four years after Congress's deadline to create a definition for a "gluten-free" label on a product, the FDA still doesn't know what "gluten-free" means.
  • Illustrator Cooks and Serves His Own Genitals at Party

    Mao Sugiyama of Tokyo, a self-proclaimed "asexual," serves his genitals to guests at a dinner party.
  • Brooklyn Man, San Jose Woman Crowned PETA's Sexiest Vegetarians 2012

    PETA names Zachary Koval and Tiana Rae Tran as the sexiest vegetarians of 2012. "Meat" the winners.
  • Happy National Brown Bag-It Day!

    National Brown Bag-It Day encourages people to bring lunch from home instead of buying it. Today, May 25, is National Brown Bag-It Day, a holiday to encourage people bringing lunches from home rather than buying them.
  • How the Food Industry Dishes Out Charity

    The food industry is thinking of ways to feed those who need it, beyond soup kitchens and food pantries.
  • Foods You’ve Never Heard Of

    There are healthy, edible options available that you might not be aware of. Humans have been around for so long that it’s not so impossible to think that we’ve discovered every food source the earth has to offer.
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