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Why blogger ate student lunchesupdated: Wed Jan 25 2012 13:51:00

Sarah Wu blogged anonymously for years showing what students are served for lunch.

USDA issues new rules for school mealsupdated: Wed Jan 25 2012 13:51:00

School meals will have to offer fruits and vegetables to students every day under standards issued by the United States Department of Agriculture on Wednesday.

Venezuela: Food shortages spark concernupdated: Tue Dec 13 2011 13:44:00

Food shortages spark panic buying in Venezuela which has the highest inflation in Latin America. Rafael Romo reports.

Food shortages worry Venezuelansupdated: Tue Dec 13 2011 13:44:00

During a recent visit to Guaicaipuro, a traditional market in Caracas, the Venezuelan capital, a fresh meat refrigerator sat empty at a grocery. Many consumers looking for beef, poultry or fish had to go home empty-handed.

Fortune: Chobani: The unlikely king of yogurtupdated: Wed Nov 30 2011 08:39:00

Chobani's 40-year-old founder, Hamdi Ulukaya, has grown his company in just a few short years into a $257 million business. It is now No. 3 among all yogurt brands (see chart at bottom), just after Yoplait and Dannon, and tops the booming Greek-style yogurt niche, which grew 200% last year. In November, Chobani (pronounced cho-BAN-ee, meaning "shepherd") broke ground on a new $100 million plant in Twin Falls, Idaho, to help fuel its U.S. expansion, and it recently purchased a dairy in Australia. Here's the Greek-yogurt king's story:

Inexpensive ideas for holiday party foodupdated: Mon Nov 21 2011 11:45:00

Don't let sky-high food-and-drink bills crash your party. These affordable strategies let you scrimp without looking like Scrooge.

Not safe to eat: Three foods to avoid updated: Wed Oct 12 2011 07:22:00

Recent headlines about contaminated foods, from peanut butter and salad to turkey and eggs, are enough to make even the most intrepid eater a little bit paranoid.

People.com: Dancing with the Stars: Kym Johnson Pavlova Recipeupdated: Tue Oct 11 2011 13:30:00

The dance pro likes to occasionally indulge in a pavlova, a meringue dessert

People.com: Rosie O'Donnell and Girlfriend Celebrate New Show in Paris (in Chicago)updated: Tue Oct 11 2011 13:30:00

Rosie and Michelle Rounds kick off the OWN talk show in a Windy City hot spot

People.com: Hugh Jackman's Favorite Fried Rice Recipeupdated: Fri Aug 12 2011 15:48:00

The recipe was masterminded by Jean-Georges and Marja Vongerichten, his Kimchi Chronicles costars

Cool treats help dogs beat the heatupdated: Fri Aug 12 2011 08:59:00

With a little help from my friend Jojo Pera of Atlanta -- here are 20 dog treats to help your puppies beat the heat. Pera and I volunteer together, and she is my go-to friend for all things pet-related. As the owner of five dogs and three cats, she always provides great tips on how to keep pets busy and distracted while she's away at work.

Swapping carbs for soy, dairy protein may help lower blood pressureupdated: Mon Jul 18 2011 15:52:00

People with hypertension who replace a portion of the carbohydrates in their diet with soy protein or low-fat dairy may see a small yet meaningful decrease in their blood pressure, a new study suggests.

SI.com: Ben Eagle: Q&A with Dario Franchittiupdated: Fri Jul 08 2011 11:22:00

This Sunday, Dario Franchitti will defend his IndyCar points lead at the Streets of Toronto (2 p.m. ET, Versus). SI.com caught up with him beforehand to talk Toronto, his future in racing and whole milk:

7 women who turned food into careersupdated: Fri Jun 17 2011 17:36:00

Meet seven women who turned their passion for food into careers.

The other E. coli threat? Raw milkupdated: Fri Jun 10 2011 11:27:00

The strain of E. coli that has killed at least 25 people and sickened more than 2,600 others in Europe is a terrifying reminder that killer microbes lurk in places where we least expect them. Though it is not a reason to panic, this incident should force us to rethink some important food safety issues.

People.com: Amazing Race Winners Meghan Rickey & Cheyne Whitney Marry!updated: Mon May 09 2011 10:10:00

The season 15 winners celebrate with a dream wedding at the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Natural cures that really workupdated: Tue Apr 26 2011 08:18:00

Will placing a tea bag on a cold sore make it disappear? Can you ease hot flashes with herbs? And does putting yogurt on your nether parts have a prayer of curing a yeast infection?

People.com: Royal Wedding Recipes: Scones, Clotted Cream & More!updated: Tue Apr 12 2011 12:34:00

Author and lifestyle expert Maureen Petrosky helps with your breakfast buffet

How can I eat healthy if I have to buy in bulk?updated: Fri Mar 18 2011 07:19:00

I live in a very remote location: Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park. I have a hard time buying groceries that are healthy. There is no way I could get to the store even once a week. I end up buying in bulk: frozen (limited space), cans, dry just-add-water type stuff. Any suggestions for better eating?

People.com: Kate Middleton's Favorite Sticky Toffee Puddingupdated: Tue Mar 01 2011 07:36:00

The princess-to-be is a big fan of this treat served at the Old Boot Inn near her hometown in England

America's healthiest fast-food breakfastsupdated: Fri Feb 18 2011 08:26:00

Used to be, when you grabbed breakfast on the go, it was a diet disaster: nothing but fat-and-calorie bombs like butter-soaked croissants and jumbo muffins. Now, it's much easier to do right by your body: Fast-food legends like McDonald's and IHOP, as well as newbies like Cosi and Panera Bread, offer surprisingly healthy options that are filling, light, and much easier on your arteries.

People.com: Make Prince William's Favorite Dessert: Banana Flan!updated: Fri Feb 04 2011 07:07:00

"It's the ultimate in comfort food," says chef Darren McGrady of his famous dessert, which even Queen Elizabeth loves

Should I give my 1-year-old milk?updated: Mon Jan 10 2011 07:31:00

My daughter is 1 year old now. Do I need to switch from formula to cow's milk? I heard that formula has more vitamins and minerals that the baby needs than milk. Therefore, my question is what the differences are between milk and formula and which one is better for a 1-year-old baby's growth and development?

Where can a vegetarian get good protein?updated: Mon Dec 27 2010 16:24:00

As a vegetarian, what is a good source of protein? Do I use protein drinks or protein bars and if so, could you recommend a good one? I do not eat fish or chicken or any seafood, etc. Basically, if it was alive at one time, I will not eat it.

People.com: Gail Simmons's Dessert Partyupdated: Sat Dec 25 2010 09:28:00

The Top Chef: Just Desserts host shares her secrets for throwing a decadent bash

Eggnog: Everything you need to knowupdated: Wed Dec 08 2010 09:55:00

There's a good chance you'll either drink too much eggnog this holiday season or spend time around someone who has. Here's a look at the background of this December staple.

Sink your teeth into creepy, gory Halloween eatsupdated: Mon Dec 06 2010 18:12:00

As Halloween brings trick-or-eating time back again, frightening foodies and gobbling ghouls will appreciate the spooky spoils of the season.

How much vitamin D, calcium is right?updated: Tue Nov 30 2010 12:18:00

Vitamin D and calcium have long been touted as the best nutrients for strong bones, muscles and teeth. Recent studies have shown that vitamin D could be used to fight cancer, heart ailments, autoimmune diseases, even diabetes.

How much vitamin D, calcium you needupdated: Tue Nov 30 2010 12:18:00

Elizabeth Cohen explains recent studies detailing how much vitamin D and calcium you need for the right balance.

'Farm had eggs on top of corpses'updated: Thu Nov 18 2010 04:13:00

The Humane Society says it has proof of animal abuse and unsanitary conditions at a major egg farm.

Humane Society: Undercover video shows alleged abuse at egg farmupdated: Thu Nov 18 2010 04:13:00

A group that protects the welfare of animals has released an undercover video it claims shows animal abuse at a Texas farm operated by the largest egg producer in the United States.

Cheese sold at Costco in 5 states linked to E. coliupdated: Fri Nov 05 2010 08:42:00

Federal health officials are warning consumers to avoid a cheese sold in five states over an E. coli outbreak that has left 25 people sick.

Hilary Duff's happy, healthy new shapeupdated: Tue Nov 02 2010 08:17:00

Don't let the "former teen star" description fool you: Hilary Duff is one young celeb who truly has it together. You won't find the ex-Lizzie McGuire star landing in the tabloids because of hard-partying ways.

People.com: Gossip Girl Celebrates Blair's Birthday with Designer Shoe Cookiesupdated: Mon Nov 01 2010 15:52:00

Leighton Meester will get a sweet - and fashionable! - treat on Monday's episode

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