USDA sets guidelines for healthier school meals

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - School meals for millions of children will be healthier under obesity-fighting U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) standards unveiled on Wednesday that double the amount of fruits and vegetables in cafeteria lunches - but won't pull French fries from the menu. In the first major changes to school meals in more than 15 years, the new USDA guidelines will affect nearly 32 ...

Alisa Mullins: Diabetes-suffering Paula Deen should go vegan

Paula Deen now has the opportunity to do herself and her fans a great service by following in the footsteps of fellow southerner Bill Clinton and embracing healthy vegan meals.

French fries, pizza still vegetables for U.S. school meals

School meals for millions of children will be healthier under obesity-fighting U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) standards unveiled on Wednesday that double the fruits and vegetables in cafeteria lunches - but won’t pull French fries from the menu.

Love Your Heart with U.S.-Grown Rice

Show your heart some love this month with U.S.-grown rice. February is American Heart Month and USA Rice Federation wants to support your healthy lifestyle with nurturing meals that are good for the heart and body.ARLINGTON, VA (PRWEB) February 01, 2012 Show your heart some love this month with U.S.-grown rice. February is American Heart Month and USA Rice Federation wants to support your ...

Real-life Wendy grilled over fast food salads

While fast food restaurants have been offering an ever-changing array of salads to choose from, nutritionists are concerned the leafy meals have all the sodium and fatty calories found in burgers.