http://www.mail.com/subjects/1952-healthy-eating.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/subjects/1952-healthy-eating.html http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2081864-un-eat-insects-good-you-good-world.html ROME (AP) — The latest weapon in the U.N.'s fight against hunger, global warming and pollution might be flying by you right now. Edible insects are being promoted as a low-fat, high-protein food for people, pets and livestock. According to the U.N., they come with appetizing side benefits: Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and livestock pollution, creatin... Mon, 13 May 2013 15:14:46 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2081864-un-eat-insects-good-you-good-world.html 2013-05-13T15:14:46Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/1995214-michelle-obama-challenges-kids-with-lunch-contest.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Children from across the nation will rub elbows with Michelle Obama and dine off fine china in the East Room of the White House this summer as part of a contest to promote healthy eating. The first lady is asking children ages 8 to 12 and their parents to create nutritious lunch recipes that represent each of the food groups for "The Hea... Wed, 03 Apr 2013 14:20:55 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/1995214-michelle-obama-challenges-kids-with-lunch-contest.html 2013-04-03T14:20:55Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1979306-usda-expanding-program-to-fight-rural-poverty.html COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A federal program intended to reduce poverty and improve life in rural areas through better access to federal funding is expanding to six states, officials said Tuesday. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack traveled to South Carolina to announce the expansion of the so-called StrikeForce initiative, which already operates in 10 state... Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:34:30 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1979306-usda-expanding-program-to-fight-rural-poverty.html 2013-03-26T17:34:30Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1941674-lady-pushes-food-industry.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Michelle Obama praised the food industry on Friday for its efforts to market healthier foods but said more needs to be done. At a speech before a childhood obesity summit, the first lady encouraged the industry to put better labels on food, limit marketing of unhealthy foods, and do more to promote healthy foods. She invoked her pre-Whit... Fri, 08 Mar 2013 20:25:07 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1941674-lady-pushes-food-industry.html 2013-03-08T20:25:07Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1918260-michelle-obama-highlights-obesity-progress-ms.html CLINTON, Miss. (AP) — Michelle Obama on Wednesday congratulated this Southern state for a more than 13 percent drop in its child obesity rates, saying its example should inspire the rest of the country. It's the reason she made Mississippi the first stop on a two-day tour to promote her signature effort, the anti-childhood obesity campaign she launched th... Thu, 28 Feb 2013 01:47:09 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1918260-michelle-obama-highlights-obesity-progress-ms.html 2013-02-28T01:47:09Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1903348-time-to-eat-breakfast-drink.html BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — If you don't have time to sit down for a bowl of cereal in the morning, companies are hoping you'll want to drink your breakfast. As companies struggle to grow cereal sales in the U.S., Kellogg and General Mills are preparing to roll out breakfast drinks. At an industry conference Wednesday, Kellogg CEO John Bryant said one way the... Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:45:09 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1903348-time-to-eat-breakfast-drink.html 2013-02-20T16:45:09Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1883506-salt-subtly-trimmed-foods-amid-campaign.html NEW YORK (AP) — Salt has quietly been slipping out of dozens of the most familiar foods in brand-name America, from Butterball turkeys to Uncle Ben's flavored rice dishes to Goya canned beans. A Kraft American cheese single has 18 percent less salt than it did three years ago. The salt in a dollop of Ragu Old World Style pasta sauce is down by 20 percent.... Mon, 11 Feb 2013 22:20:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1883506-salt-subtly-trimmed-foods-amid-campaign.html 2013-02-11T22:20:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1863700-rules-aim-to-rid-junk-foods-schools.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Most candy, high-calorie drinks and greasy meals could soon be on a food blacklist in the nation's schools. For the first time, the government is proposing broad new standards to make sure all foods sold in schools are more healthful. Under the new rules the Agriculture Department proposed Friday, foods like fatty chips, snack cakes, nac... Sat, 02 Feb 2013 07:18:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1863700-rules-aim-to-rid-junk-foods-schools.html 2013-02-02T07:18:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1862536-what-school-foods-what-foods.html The Agriculture Department is proposing new nutritional rules that would apply to most all foods sold in schools. The rule would apply to "a la carte" lines in school cafeterias, vending machines, snack bars and any other food sold regularly on campus. It wouldn't apply to fundraisers, after-school concession stands, class parties or foods brought from home. Fri, 01 Feb 2013 22:13:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1862536-what-school-foods-what-foods.html 2013-02-01T22:13:00Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1843298-worms-zimbabwe-snack-tree-to-dinner-table.html GWANDA, Zimbabwe (AP) — In Zimbabwe, mopane worms are a staple part of the diet in rural areas and are considered a delicacy in the cities. They can be eaten dry, as crunchy as potato chips, or cooked and drenched in sauce. When harvest season for the worms began recently, I decided to document the process, and I found it somewhat stomach-turning. But the worms can be mighty... Fri, 25 Jan 2013 03:54:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1843298-worms-zimbabwe-snack-tree-to-dinner-table.html 2013-01-25T03:54:00Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/1799126-poll-fight-obesity-crisis-junk-food.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Everyone could use a little help keeping those New Year's resolutions to slim down. But if it means the government limiting junk food, the response is an overwhelming, "No." Americans call obesity a national health crisis and blame too much screen time and cheap fast food for fueling it. But a new poll finds people are split on how much ... Fri, 04 Jan 2013 19:06:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/1799126-poll-fight-obesity-crisis-junk-food.html 2013-01-04T19:06:00Z