Articles and blog posts by Margaret Badore
I spent a day at Occupy Wall Street.
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Private Brands Give National Brands Tough Competition for Nutritional Quality
A look at how in-house labels are creating a niche for themselves by improving their nutritional quality.
What "Local" Really Means to Your Grocery Store
Comparing how different major grocery stores in the U.S. define “local produce.”
MyPlate Goes Back to School
I talk to a number of teachers about their use of MyPlate in lesson plans.
“We don’t eat in a pyramid. We eat on a plate.”
Health Benefits of Fasting
Members of the Church of Latter Day Saints have lower levels of coronary disease and diabetes. Many assume this is due to their abstinence from substances like alcohol and tobacco.
I interviewed a doctor who’s looking at whether periodic fasting for no more than 24 hours may also have health benefits.
Sweet & Skinny
I interviewed Marisa Churchill, former Top Chef contestant and author of Sweet & Skinny. She demonstrated how to make PB&J cookies.
Pepsi NEXT
I look at how mid-calorie Pepsi NEXT fits with the company’s strategy to make slightly healthier products though high tech food science.
Popular Cleanses and Detox Diets: Healthy vs. Hype
Everything you could possibly want to know about cleanse diets.
