California Drought + Breast Milk Contamination | Real Food Round-Up

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Contaminated Breast Milk The drought in California is a real problem. Here's what you can do to help if you live in California and even if you don't. Plus, contaminated breast milk being sold online and a banana muffin recipe in this week's Real Food Round-Up.

 

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California Drought Tests History of Endless Growth

169 drought maps reveal just how thirsty California has become

Breast Milk Sold Online Contaminated With Cow's Milk

Maple-Sweetened Banana Muffins

A World without Antibiotics? | Real Food Round-Up

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Antibiotic Resistance We know that the overuse of antibiotics, including in animal agriculture, is leading to the development of antibiotic resistant bacteria. Now, new projections from Princeton suggest that this problem is only going to grow in the future.

 

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Global trends in antimicrobial use in food animals

Soaring antibiotic use in animals fuels "super bug" fears

Thai Green Curry with Spring Vegetables from Cookie and Kate

Chocolate Coconut Oil Nut Bars from Savory Lotus

Can You Trust a Dietitian? | Real Food Round-Up

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Can You Trust a Dietitian? A recent partnership between Kids Eat Right (of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics) and Kraft has got a lot of people fired up. It's bringing the credibility of dietitians into question in the media and I had to give my thoughts on the issue.

 

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A Cheese 'Product' Gains Kids' Nutrition Seal

UPDATE: I want to clarify something from the video. Kids Eat Right is part of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation, which is the philanthropic arm of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The AND Foundation has a different board and makes decisions separately from AND. It is unclear to me at this time what sort of oversight, if any, AND has over the AND Foundation and it's decisions.

Is Organic Food Better?

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Organic food is often touted to be much better for you than non organic food. But what's the difference? And is organic food really better for you? Here's the breakdown on organic vs non organic and why all organic food isn't created equal. [x_video type="16:9, 5:3, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2" m4v="" ogv="" poster="" hide_controls="" autoplay="" embed='' no_container="true"]

Get more info about the USDA Organic program here

How to Find Local Food

Gardening Playlist

McDonald's Moves Closer to Real Food | Real Food Round-Up

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McDonald's recently announced that they are moving to eliminate the use of human antibiotics in the chicken they purchase. This is a big deal and a great step in the right direction. But, while I'm excited for how this will impact the food system and help in fight against antibiotic resistant bacteria, we still have a ways to go before real food becomes the norm. [x_video type="16:9, 5:3, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2" m4v="" ogv="" poster="" hide_controls="" autoplay="" embed='' no_container="true"]

McDonald’s Moving to Limit Antibiotic Use in Chickens

McDonald’s Is Changing Its McNuggets—and the Move Could Save Lives

Honey Ginger Lemonade Health Tonic from Back to Her Roots

Kale, Sausage, and White Bean Soup from 100 Days of Real Food

Eat Peanuts to Prevent Allergy? | Real Food Round-Up

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In the past, parents have been told to avoid giving peanuts to young children because it could cause a peanut allergy. Now, a new study is showing that eating peanuts early could actually PREVENT an allergy. So what's the deal? Also in this Real Food Round-Up, the pork supply is bouncing back after big losses last year and a hearty kale bowl recipe to add to your lunch rotation. [x_video type="16:9, 5:3, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2" m4v="" ogv="" poster="" hide_controls="" autoplay="" embed='' no_container="true"]

Peanut consumption in infancy prevents peanut allergy, study finds

Feeding Infants Peanut Products Could Prevent Allergies, Study Suggests

Why restaurants are putting bacon back on everything again

Kale Salad Bowl

GMO Apple Approved by USDA | Real Food Round-Up

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The USDA recently approved a new GMO apple called the Arctic Apple. This new apple has been genetically modified so that it won't brown as quickly when cut. But what are the benefits and risks of this sort of thing and what do we need to know as consumers? [x_video type="16:9, 5:3, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2" m4v="" ogv="" poster="" hide_controls="" autoplay="" embed='' no_container="true"]

Cholesterol Not Bad? | Real Food Round-Up

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It looks like the new US Dietary Guidelines won't include a limit for cholesterol. This is a big deal after so many years of recommendations to limit cholesterol to 300 milligrams per day. But why is this changing and what does it mean for us? [x_video type="16:9, 5:3, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2" m4v="" ogv="" poster="" hide_controls="" autoplay="" embed='' no_container="true"]

The U.S. government is poised to withdraw longstanding warnings about cholesterol

DIY Natural Pink Food Coloring

Coconut Custard from Mommypotamus

Peanut Butter Brownie Bars from 100 Days of Real Food

Does WHEN You Eat Matter? | Real Food Round-Up

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We know that WHAT you eat and HOW MUCH you eat are keys to a healthy weight and healthy body. However, a new study suggests that WHEN you eat might also have an important role in this. According to this study, restricting your eating to 12 hour window could make a big difference in your weight management and overall health. [x_video type="16:9, 5:3, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2" m4v="" ogv="" poster="" hide_controls="" autoplay="" embed='' no_container="true"]

A 12-Hour Window for a Healthy Weight

Journal Abstract: Time-Restricted Feeding Is a Preventative and Therapeutic Intervention against Diverse Nutritional Challenges

A Simple Carrot Soup Recipe from 101 Cookbooks

The Problem with BPA Free Plastic + Chipotle Pulls Pork | Real Food Round Up

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There has been a big push for BPA free plastics in recent years, but a new study suggests that these new plastics might not be any safer. In other real food news, Chipotle has been forced to pull pork off the menu in about one-third of its locations and a new potential obesity treatment has been approved by the FDA.

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The Chemical In 'BPA-Free' Water Bottles May Be Just As Unhealthy As BPA

Chipotle Pulls Pork

FDA Approves Appetite 'Pace-Maker'

Food Trends for 2015 | Real Food Round-Up

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There are lots of food trend predictions for 2015 and a many of them fall into the real food realm. These are my favorite real food trends. [x_video type="16:9, 5:3, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2" m4v="" ogv="" poster="" hide_controls="" autoplay="" embed='' no_container="true"]

Coke Selling Milk?!?

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Coke has announced a new product in it's lineup: milk. This new milk, called Fairlife, is filtered to have more protein, more calcium, and less sugar. But is it really necessary? [x_video type="16:9, 5:3, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2" m4v="" ogv="" poster="" hide_controls="" autoplay="" embed='' no_container="true"]

How to seed a pomegranate

Garden Keeper's Pie

Are People Who Cook Healthier?

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A recent study from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health looked at whether people who cook meals at home are healthier than those who eat out or buy ready-to-eat food products. Here's the breakdown of what they found. [x_video type="16:9, 5:3, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2" m4v="" ogv="" poster="" hide_controls="" autoplay="" embed='' no_container="true"]

Are people who cook healthier?

Making gravy from scratch

Perennial Plate Victory Garden series on PBS

Controversial Milk Ads + Thanksgiving Recipes

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The people over at Got Milk are running some radio ads that I just can't get behind. Also in this Real Food Roundup, I'm sharing a couple recipes that would be perfect for your Thanksgiving meal. [x_video type="16:9, 5:3, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2" m4v="" ogv="" poster="" hide_controls="" autoplay="" embed='' no_container="true"]

Got Milk Radio Ads

Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Bacon, Meyer Lemon, and Tart Dried Cherries

Pomegranate Cider Spritzer

Is Bulletproof Coffee Good for You?

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It seems like everyone is raving over bulletproof coffee, but is it really that good for you? [x_video type="16:9, 5:3, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2" m4v="" ogv="" poster="" hide_controls="" autoplay="" embed='' no_container="true"]

Have you tried bulletproof coffee? Share your experience in the comments below!

Is Your Goat Cheese Fake?

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Goat cheese is goat cheese, right? Maybe not. There's a goat cheese labeling controversy in the UK and it raises some  important questions about food labels in general. Also in this Real Food Round Up: Food lessons from cooking on a farm and a real food story from Ethiopia about what's really important in life.

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UK Goat Cheese Labeling Controversy

6 Things I Learned About Food, After Cooking on a Farm

The Craftsman | Perennial Plate Real Food World Tour

What do you think about the UK goat cheese labeling issue and the implications it has for labeling in general? Let me know in the comments below!

The Truth About Saturated Fat

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There has been a lot of talk about saturated fat in the media recently. TIME magazine's "Eat Butter" cover has really stirred things up, but what does it all mean? In today's video, I'm explaining it all and giving you the low down on saturated fat. [x_video type="16:9, 5:3, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2" m4v="" ogv="" poster="" hide_controls="" autoplay="" embed='' no_container="true"]

4 Tips to Make Pastured Meat Affordable

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Choosing pastured meats is essential to a healthy diet, but the price of pastured meats can be a little bit of a shock for people. In today's video, I'm giving you 4 tips for fitting pastured meats into your food budget. [x_video type="16:9, 5:3, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2" m4v="" ogv="" poster="" hide_controls="" autoplay="" embed='' no_container="true"]

 

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