diabetes

Is HBO's Weight Of The Nation Harmful?

Critics speak out, FDA & USDA announce good news

May 11, 2012 10:01 am

HBO's show about America's obseity problem causes controversy, The New York Times reports on growning numbers of Type 2 diabetes, and the FDA and USDA try to lighten the mood with positive announcements.

Chef Talk

Sam Talbot Exits The Party

On his new cookbook, walking from Imperial No. 9

Nov 9, 2011 5:03 pm

I thought it was a little odd the night before our Monday morning interview when Sam Talbot — he of Top Chef Season 2 and Surf Lodge fame — requested switching venues from his Manhattan restaurant Imperial No. 9 in the Mondrian Soho hotel to a favorite breakfast haunt, Noho Star, instead.

Big Ideas

New MyPlate Campaign Unveiled

The Obama administration 86's the food pyramid

Jun 2, 2011 12:20 pm

This morning Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack unveiled the new government food icon “MyPlate” along with Surgeon General Regina Benjamin and First Lady Michelle Obama. In addition to a promotional video for MyPlate, all three representatives spoke excitedly about the goals of the new design, intended to help combat the US obesity epidemic.

The plate, which...

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Infographic: Hangover-Curing Foods From Around The World

11 countries, one common and painful problem

Vietnam

How To Eat A Bowl Of Pho Like You Know What You’re Doing

Vietnamese noodle soup, it’s what’s for breakfast

Beer

11 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Guinness

Fun Guinness facts straight from the tap. Sláinte!