One in 13 kids have food allergies, which can make trick-or-treating complicated. But a fun new tradition is opening the holiday up to everyone. Here’s how to participate in the Teal Pumpkin Project this Halloween so everyone can enjoy a safe and spooky holiday.
Some wellness trends are a blip on the radar, fading into the recesses of the internet as quickly as they appeared. (Celery juice, anyone?) Others have serious staying power. Here’s a handful of potions, powders...and one reputed poison...that have secured a foothold in the wellness zeitgeist.
“It’s Official: McDonald’s Highly Anticipated Chicken Big Mac Drops at U.S. Restaurants this Month,” proclaimed the chain’s press release announcing the limited-time menu item that made its debut on October 10. Here’s how the new chicken Big Mac compares to the beef original.
A severe E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder has caused 1 death and sickened 50 in 10 states. FDA believes slivered onions are the culprit.
Tofu and tempeh have a stellar—and well-deserved—reputation. For starters, they come from soybeans, so they’re uber-nutritious. You can count on some magnesium and iron. Plus, you get a decent dose of calcium (from many brands of tofu) or potassium and fiber (from tempeh). Soybeans also bring the good kind of fat to your table.
Healthy EatingLindsay Moyer, MS, RDN, Kate Sherwood
The SNAP Nutrition Security Act would define and measure nutrition security, food security, and diet quality, and provide regular reports on SNAP impacts.