Todays Newsbites

Beverage Additives Safety Debated

PepsiCos announcement of plans to remove brominated vegetable oil (BVO) from Gatorade has cast a spotlight on the controversial beverage additive,

Marathon Team Runs for Research

On April 15, the Tufts Marathon Team will once again trek 26 miles, 385 yards from Hopkinton to Boston

Health on the Shelf: Top Food Trends

Grains and legumes will play starring roles in new product introductions this year

Fast-Food Consumption Dips

The percentage of calories Americans consume from restaurant fast food such as hamburgers and pizza declined slightly in a new government report

Steady Salt Reduction Would Save Lives

Half a million lives could be saved over a 10-year period by steadily reducing

Austerity Cues Calorie Cramming

Comfort food may translate into high-calorie food when people perceive that times are tough

New Label Names for Familiar Cuts of Meat

Say goodbye to pork butt.

Unhealthy Eating Makes Bad Mood Worse

If youre already worried about your weight and diet

Sorghum Confirmed Gluten-Free

People with celiac disease look-ing for gluten-free options

All-Natural Label OK for Bottled Tea with HFCS

The term natural on food labels, already meaningless