Allison Aubrey appears in the following:
Chill Out: Stress Can Override Benefits Of Healthful Eating
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
Stress takes a toll on our bodies. And a new study suggests stress can diminish the benefits of more healthful food choices. But experts say a range of strategies can help people cope with stress.
If You Think Eating Is A Political Act, Say Thanks To Frances Moore Lappe
Thursday, September 22, 2016
When Frances Moore Lappe wrote the best-selling Diet For A Small Planet back in 1971, she helped start a conversation about the social and environmental impacts of the foods we choose.
Can A Vegan Diet Give You All You Need? German Nutritionists Say 'Nein'
Monday, September 12, 2016
Berlin has become a vegan mecca, with ice cream shops, restaurants and even butchers catering to a plant-based diet. Now Germany's nutritionists warn that a vegan diet can't provide all a body needs.
Organic Gatorade: It's Still Loaded With Sugar, Folks
Thursday, September 01, 2016
A beverage created in the laboratory now has a better-for-you organic version. But nutrition experts point out, this sports drink is still loaded with sugar and calories.
A Chocolate Pill? Scientists To Test Whether Cocoa Extract Boosts Health
Monday, August 29, 2016
Chocolate lovers may agree cocoa is the food of the gods, but how strong is the evidence that it boosts heart health? Researchers are recruiting for a new study aimed at answering this question.
Shrimp Grown In Tanks Make A Splash, Coming To A Market Near You
Thursday, August 18, 2016
The U.S. appetite for shrimp is often fed in unsavory ways, with seafood produced unsustainably, sometimes with slave labor. In New York's Hudson Valley, an indoor aqua farm is raising an alternative.
Heavy Flooding Inundates Southeast Louisiana
Sunday, August 14, 2016
Three people are confirmed dead and more than 7,000 have been rescued in historic flooding in Louisiana. Amy Wold of The Advocate has an update.
Unrest And Protest In Milwaukee After Police Shooting
Sunday, August 14, 2016
NPR gives the latest on the riots and protests that erupted in Milwaukee after police shot and killed a man late Saturday night.
Indoor Shrimp Production Opens New Possibilities For Food
Sunday, August 14, 2016
Americans love shrimp, but stories about slave labor and environmental issues have raised concerns about the way shrimp is currently produced. One man in New York is trying a new method — indoors.
Activists Gather To Push For $15 Federal Minimum Wage
Saturday, August 13, 2016
As activists gather in Richmond, Va. for a rally in support of a $15 minimum wage, stakeholders on both sides of the debate speak about how best to raise wages across the country.
Week In Politics: Trump's Comments, Clinton's Taxes
Saturday, August 13, 2016
A look back on the week of politics. Donald Trump made some controversial statements and Hillary Clinton released her tax returns.
75 Percent of Americans Say They Eat Healthy — Despite Evidence To The Contrary
Wednesday, August 03, 2016
A third of U.S. adults are obese, and 80 percent don't eat enough fruits, veggies and whole grains. Yet our poll with Truven Health Analytics suggests that as a nation, we eat with blinders on.
McDonald's Now Serving Chicken Raised Without Antibiotics — Mostly
Tuesday, August 02, 2016
The fast-food chain's suppliers are still allowed to use certain types of antibiotics that aren't used to treat people.
Care To Offset All Your Office Sitting? It'll Take Just An Hour A Day
Thursday, July 28, 2016
A new study of over 1 million people finds that doing at least one hour of physical activity per day may eliminate the increased risk of death associated with sitting for 8 hours a day.
Starbucks' New Dress Code: Purple Hair And Fedoras OK, But Hoodies Forbidden
Tuesday, July 26, 2016
Yes, the green aprons remain, but you may begin noticing more personal flair underneath. Instead of black and white garments, baristas are now free to embrace "drabby chic."
Beer Bottles Will Soon Include A Reality Check: A Calorie Count
Thursday, July 21, 2016
Some of the biggest brewing companies have agreed to list the number of calories, alcohol content and nutrition information on beer bottles and cans.
Does Subsidizing Crops We're Told To Eat Less Of Fatten Us Up?
Monday, July 18, 2016
There's a disconnect between what we're told to eat and what crops the U.S. subsidizes. Many critics blame farm policy for promoting bad eating habits. The reality is a lot more complicated.
Thirsty? New Study Links Good Hydration To Slimmer Waistlines
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
A new study finds people who are well-hydrated have lower body weights and lower odds of obesity. It adds evidence to the theory that drinking lots of water may help in weight management.
As Bagged Salad Kits Boom, Americans Eat More Greens
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
Americans buy twice as many packages of bagged salad greens as heads of lettuce these days. Is the bagged stuff just as good? If it gets you to eat more leafy greens, yes.
Can Arnold Schwarzenegger Persuade China To Eat Less Meat?
Friday, June 24, 2016
Like the U.S., China is battling obesity and climate change. So it's urging citizens to eat less meat — and spreading the word with public service ads featuring Hollywood stars.
