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Why Organic? Part 1: Introduction
My brother, a witty fellow indeed, never misses an opportunity to respond to my every utterance of the term “organic food” by saying that he much prefers it to inorganic food like rocks and plastic. His response follows a long tradition of cleverly tormenting his little brother, but it also revives my suspicion that many people don’t actually know what “organic food” is or why anyone would want to produce it or consume it. If this sounds like you (or even if it doesn’t), read on.
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Posted by James Eisenstein on 01/25, 2012 at 01:09 PM
Nature’s Pantry in State College
Did you resolve to eat healthier in 2011? If so, Nature’s Pantry can help keep you on track.
Located in State College, Nature’s Pantry is a full-service health food store that sells items ranging from herbal supplements to local produce. They also carry beauty aids, essential oils, teas, and pet products.
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Posted by Erin Donahue on 01/27, 2011 at 04:21 PM
A Market Dictionary
Today we are faced with a laundry list of considerations when shopping at the market. Is this an organic apple? Does it come from a sustainable farm? Is this beef from grass-fed cattle, and are these eggs from free-range poultry?
In an attempt to simplify the elusive terminology of the farming world, we have created a what’s what of words and phrases to make your local eating experience a more informed one.
The following ten terms are the most important ones to consider when browsing markets and buying from local farmers.
Continue Reading: A Market Dictionary
Posted by James Gherardi on 08/27, 2010 at 09:34 AM
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Does Offering Smaller Portions At Restaurants Help People Eat Less?
February 08, 2012
Asking for less food isn't something most people think about when ordering from a menu. A new study suggests that asking people if they want less food and, in turn, fewer calories, before they order is key.
Skip The Spoon: Babies May Eat Better When They Feed Themselves
February 08, 2012
Babies who feed themselves finger food were more likely to prefer bread and pasta to sweets, according to a new study. And spoon-fed babies were more likely to be obese.
Recall Reveals An Egg's Long Path To The Deli Sandwich
February 08, 2012
More than one million eggs have been recalled since late January for possible contamination with listeria. Deli foods like cold cuts and hard-boiled eggs are often kept for weeks before they are used in the refrigerator, where listeria can grow like wildfire.
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