Global Warming Could Lead to Vast Chocolate Shortage

In a world that takes for granted the availability of delicious and affordable chocolate, it’s easy to forget that the popular product actually comes from trees — not magical elves or free-flowing cocoa rivers, sadly. But, some experts are predicting that in a matter of decades a drop in production due to changing weather and [...]

Lead in reusable grocery bags prompts call for federal inquiry

Lead found in some reusable grocery bags is raising concerns that the toxin could pose environmental or health concerns to consumers. Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., is asking for a federal investigation into the reusable bags following a series by The Tampa Tribune. The newspaper found lead in bags purchased at Winn-Dixie, Publix, Sweetbay, Walmart and [...]

770,000 tons of Australian wheat barred due to pesticide

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Some 770,000 tons of wheat shipped from Australia have been barred from entering Taiwan after pesticide residues were discovered in the shipments, the Department of Health DOH reported yesterday. via The China Post.

Sustainable seafood – the newest trend in Singapore’s dining scene

Hot on the tail of recent Singapore food trends such as Blowfish sushi or Alaskan King crab, a survey from the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Singapore has identified the next new dining trend for Singapore – sustainably sourced seafood – something that is both delicious as well as ethical. The WWF survey conducted [...]

Bill Clinton Drops Meat, Dairy, and 24 Pounds

Former President Bill Clinton, reputed for his legendary consumption of snack foods, has made a surprise move. In an effort to drop weight before his daughter Chelsea’s (vegan) wedding, the father of the bride gave up meat and dairy products, becoming a vegan. (He admits to eating fish on rare occasions.) There was more behind [...]

Tasty Vegan Food? Cupcakes Show It Can Be Done

Many people equate a vegan diet with deprivation, thinking that recipes prepared without eggs, butter, meat or other animal products are certain to be tasteless and boring. But the reputation of vegan eating got a much-needed public-relations lift this summer from an unlikely place — the Food Network’s popular new show “Cupcake Wars.” via Tasty [...]

Live Longer on a Low Carb Plant Diet

If you want to live longer, you are better off on a low carb diet which is vegetable based, rather than one whose proteins are sourced from animals, according to a study involving 129,716 men and women published this week in the medical journal Annals of Internal Medicine. The researchers found lower overall mortality rates [...]