Sandwich Monday: Girl Scout Cookie Coffeemate
For this week's Sandwich Monday, we try Girl Scout Cookies in a new form. Coffeemate has somehow blended them into nondairy creamer, so you can start your day the disturbing way.
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Chipotle's Pulled Pork Highlights Debate Over Sow Welfare
Wondering why your local Chipotle is no longer serving pork? It's because a big supplier was housing pigs in confined quarters. But there's debate about whether that's really worse for the animals.
Investment Fund Pours Cash Into Cleaner, Greener Fish Farming
Aqua-Spark is the world's first investment fund for sustainable aquaculture. So far it has bet on an alternative fish feed that could take pressure off the oceans and a tilapia farm in Mozambique.
Hostess Isn't The Mostest: Make Your Own Sno Balls At Home
When Hostess Brands declared bankruptcy, Jennifer Steinhauer started preparing for the snack food apocalypse. Among the foods she tackled was a pink treat she had no respect for — the Sno Ball.
What's More Nutritious, Orange Juice Or An Orange? It's Complicated
A study suggests that when it comes to oranges, juice may unlock more of some beneficial nutrients for our bodies to absorb than fruit does. But don't use that as an excuse to gulp down OJ just yet.
Why Some GMO Foods Don't Have Genetically Modified DNA
It may surprise you to learn that some processed foods made from GMOs — say, canola oil, for example — don't actually contain any genetically modified DNA or proteins.
Would Kids Eat More Veggies If They Had Recess Before Lunch?
Many healthy school lunch options end up in the garbage. But two researchers say that students who eat lunch after recess are more likely to eat fruits and veggies than students who eat lunch first.
How Your Food Gets The 'Non-GMO' Label
Demand for foods certified as GMO-free is ballooning. Increasingly, it's conventional companies that want to earn the label. Here's how a company gets into the non-GMO game.
In California, Foie Gras Is Back On The Menu
This week, chefs celebrated the overturning of California's ban on foie gras. NPR's Arun Rath checks in with Sean Chaney of Hot's Kitchen and Wayne Pacelle of the Humane Society.
From Detox To Elimination Diets, Skipping Sugar May Be The Best Bet
Detox diets are a hot trend, but scientists say there's really no evidence that they are necessary or helpful. One strategy that does make sense: Cut back on sugar. We tell you why.