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Diet and Nutrition

  • Blogs

    May 16, 2013

    10 Restaurant Meals That Will Make You the Fattest

    On Tuesday we reported on two university studies that found that restaurant meals are really, really fattening. One meal, on average -- whether breakfast, lunch or dinner -- contains over half of the FDA's recommended daily calories for a healthy adult, as well as whopping amounts of salt and satura ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 16, 2013

    5 Best Dosas in Los Angeles

    There are as many kinds of dosas as there are moms in South India -- which is to say, a lot. This Indian breakfast and snack food is a thin, crispy crepe made from a lightly fermented batter of ground rice and lentils. The batter is ladled onto a hot griddle and then quickly spread to paper thinness ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 7, 2013

    4th Annual L.A. Vegan Beer and Food Fest Celebrates Animal-Free Food and Drink

    Meat and cheese-lovers were out of luck on the Sunset Strip this Saturday, as 40 animal-free breweries and 30 vegan food vendors took over an empty lot for the 4th annual L.A. Vegan Beer and Food Festival -- an event that is quickly proving itself to be one of the city's biggest and best for craft b ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 1, 2013

    The Vegan Beer Fest is This Saturday!

    The Vegan Beer Festival this Saturday, May 4, from 1-5 p.m., is set to delight buzz-seaking meat-abstainers of Southern California for the fourth year. By popular demand the venue for the beer and food celebration was recently upgraded to the lot across from The Roxy Theatre, nearly doubling the cap ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 29, 2013

    Meatless Mondays: Susan Feniger A Burmese Gin Thoke Melon Salad Recipe

    A three-week trip to an ashram in the Indian town of Ahmednagar in 1981 shifted Susan Feniger's (Street, Top Chef Masters, etc.) aesthetic and approach as a chef. Before then, her professional purview was almost exclusively located within traditional French restaurants on the East coast to the West, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 12, 2013

    Testing Matzo Ball Mixes: Whole Wheat Onion Soup, Potato Dumpling Whole Grain

    Nothing says Passover like a bowl of homemade chicken soup with matzo balls. For the seder feasts, that's the way to go. But what about lunch on, say, day four of the week-long holiday? By that time, the idea of yet another matzo sandwich starts to get old. We wondered if some of the fresh spins on ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 11, 2013

    Adventures in Veganism: Lenny & Larry's The Complete Cookie

    Let's just get this right out of the way: Northridge-based Lenny & Larry's makes the best pre-packaged vegan cookie on the market. That's a bold statement, but the numbers -- and taste buds -- don't lie. Last year, Inc. Magazine ranked the company at No. 1,314 on its list of fastest-growing private ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 2, 2013

    Better Food for Dogs, A Doggie Diet Resolution A Peanut Butter Dog Treat Recipe

    And so the month of dieting, and best-selling diet books, begins. Judging by the stacks on our desk, this year's back cover theme is the anti-diet, with books like The Parisian Diet: How to Reach Your Right Weight and Stay There promising a "sensible and holistic approach ... not a flash-in-the-pan ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 21, 2012

    Junk Food Tied to Higher Colon Cancer Risk

    People with a genetic susceptibility to colon cancer increase their risk by eating junk food, according to a new study published in the journal Cancer on December 17. "These patients have this very high risk because of this [genetic] mutation they have, but it might be that they could reduce the nu ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 14, 2012

    Researchers Report Coffee Cuts Mouth Cancer Risk by Half

    Drinking four cups of caffeinated coffee a day slashes mouth and throat cancer risk by 50%, even if people drink alcohol and smoke, according to CBS News. Researchers from the American Cancer Society in Atlanta said the effect may not be due to caffeine but to the hundreds of natural antioxidants ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 8, 2012

    The Salty Six: The American Heart Assn. Names 6 Common High Sodium Foods

    You've probably heard of The Magnificent Seven, but what about The Salty Six? The saltiest foods might not be the ones you expect (French fries? Pretzels? Flamin Hot Cheetos?), according to the American Heart Assn. The group has singled out the "Salty Six" -- common foods that may be loaded with ex ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 7, 2012

    Adventures in Veganism: The Spot in Hermosa Beach

    The menu at Hermosa Beach vegetarian restaurant The Spot Natural Food Restaurant indicates that the place serves desserts, but unless you're the reincarnation of Andre the Giant, you'll never know for sure. Because only the former Eighth Wonder of the World would be able to complete the Tamale Combo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 19, 2012

    Flamin' Hot Cheetos Under Fire: Schools Seek to Ban the Spicy "Crack" Snack

    School districts in California, New Mexico and Illinois are trying to ban the popular snack "food" Flamin' Hot Cheetos because they say it is a health hazard to students. That includes elementary schools in Pasadena -- the principal of Andrew Jackson Elementary there told KTLA News that if students ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 17, 2012

    The Undercover Vegetarian: Short Order

    This week, we focus on Short Order, the burger place at the Original Farmer's Market that was a collaboration between the late Amy Pressman and restaurateur Bill Chait. Though Pressman passed away, Short Order lives, with some consulting help from Pressman's friend Nancy Silverton. Burger joints a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 14, 2012

    LAUSD Introduces New "Healthier" Menus

    As back-to-school season rolls around and kids load up their backpacks for another year, it appears that schoolchildren in L.A. County can look for some improvements in the cafeteria -- more nutritionally balanced meals in the lunchroom, eco-friendly trays, breakfast served in the classroom -- thank ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 3, 2012

    What's In Season at the Farmers Market: New Indigo Rose Tomato

    In the early heirloom discovery days of farmers market tomatoes, growers often kept different varieties in separate piles and sold them for different prices (actually some still do). They were banking heavily on what they hoped would be a designer label approach. But where good summer tomatoes are ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 30, 2012

    Energy Drinks Lead to ... Casual Sex?

    Besides classing up your appearance like a an Ed Hardy cap worn backward, energy drinks can also apparently erase any of the potential gains of a college education in the span of just one night. That's because new research suggests that mixing the likes of Red Bull, Monster or Rockstar with your fa ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 12, 2012

    Moderate Boozing May Prevent Bone Loss in Women

    Drinking one or two alcoholic drinks daily may curb bone loss in women, according to a new study. The effect is so marked that taking just a two-week break from booze hastened bone decline, WebMD reports. Researchers at the College of Public Health and Human Sciences at Oregon State University stu ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 25, 2012

    Why Salad Dressing May Be Good For You

    If you think you're doing your health a favor by forgoing blue cheese or ranch dressing in favor of vinaigrette on your salad, you may be needlessly depriving yourself. According to a new study, fat is necessary for your body to process the vitamins and nutrients in vegetables, especially caroteno ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 15, 2012

    Study: Losing Sleep Results in Unhealthy Food Choices

    If you've ever stayed up too late, got up too early, and grabbed, say, a pint of ice-cream rather than a cup of yoghurt for breakfast, there may be very good reason for your morning sweet tooth: In a study exploring the relationship between obesity and sleep deprivation, researchers from St. Luke's ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 6, 2012

    Disney Bans Junk Food Ads Aimed at Kids

    The Walt Disney Co. announced yesterday that it will ban some junk food ads on its television channels, radio stations and websites aimed at children by 2015, Reuters reports. Disney is also starting its own "Mickey Check" label for food it deems to be nutritious, to help promote certain healthier f ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 17, 2012

    Corn Syrup Can Make You Stupid, Study Finds

    We all know corn syrup can make you fat, but dumb too? According to a new UCLA study published in the May 15 issue of the Journal of Physiology, regular intake of high fructose, such as that found in corn syrup, can negatively impact memory and learning ability -- in as little as six weeks. Resear ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 27, 2012

    Nutella Settles Lawsuit Over 'Healthy Breakfast' Claims

    Nutella isn't a health food? But it's made with hazelnuts -- nuts are good for you. And chocolate -- doesn't chocolate contain healthy antioxidants? Two class-action lawsuits against Ferrero, the maker of Nutella, say the company's claims in a recent TV commercial that Nutella spread on toast makes ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 20, 2012

    Yelp Introduces Yelpy Insights: Find, or Avoid, Places Vegetarians and 20-Somethings Like

    Thirty-something vegetarian looking for restaurants that other 30-something vegetarians also enjoy? Now, there's a Yelp for that: The site recently rolled out two new filters called "Yelpy Insights," which narrow search results based on eateries "liked by vegetarians," as well as those liked by 20- ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 29, 2012

    Popcorn Packs More Antioxidants Than Fruits & Vegetables, Study Finds

    One serving of popcorn may contain more antioxidants than a day's worth of fruits or vegetables, according to a new study by Joe Vinson, a chemist at Pennsylvania's University of Scranton, reports WebMD. Vinson calls the popped treat "the perfect snack food," the only snack that is 100% whole grain. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 7, 2012

    Is Sugar Toxic? Research Says Yes

    We hope everyone knows by now that sugar is bad for you. But just how bad? Is it merely empty calories we have to spend an extra hour at the gym to sweat off? Apparently, no. A research team from the University of California, San Francisco says it's so bad it should listed as a toxic substance. W ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 27, 2012

    Local Cookbooks: Raw Star Recipes, The Post Oscars Edition

    AmazonRaw Star Recipes​In L.A., there's nothing like the Oscars Spanx parade to inspire "healthy" raw doughnut diet considerations, if only for a trial breakfast or two. It so happens that Raw STAR Recipes: Organic Meals, Snacks and Desserts in 10 Minutes by local raw chef Bryan Au landed on o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 22, 2011

    10 Best Bakeries in Los Angeles

    A. ScattergoodBread At Milo & Olive​San Francisco sourdough? You may have noticed beneath that smoky (wood-burning oven?) haze, L.A. has a new whole grain baguette, flaky croissant (even at LAX) and yes, crusty sourdough advantage. Here are our picks for the 10 Best Bakeries in L.A.. It's the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 27, 2011

    Americans Eat Too Much Salt

    Flickr/Rafe Saltman​Why you salty broad. You old salt. A new "Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report" from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and National Institutes of Health says 88% of the U.S. population consumes more than the recommended amount of salt per day, increasing their ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 24, 2011

    Lawsuit Against "Corn Sugar" Can Proceed

    Guzzle & NoshWill the real sugar please stand up?​Big Sugar won the latest skirmish in the legal battle against Big Corn when a federal judge ruled that a recently filed lawsuit can proceed. Last month, a coalition of sugar farmers led by C&H Sugar Company filed suit against the Corn Refiners ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 13, 2011

    Sugar vs. High Fructose Corn Syrup: Court Battle Begins

    Guzzle & NoshA little sugar in your bowl?​This morning in a downtown Los Angeles courtroom, a bitter legal battle begins over identity. In one corner, a coalition of table sugar producers complaining about false advertising and attempted "food identity theft." In the other, high fructose corn ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 27, 2011

    Mrs. Obama Approves: McDonald's Selling Apples Trimming Calories

    iirraa/flickrApples at McDonald's​ Last week, First Lady Michelle Obama and James Gavin III practically shed tears of joy over Wal-Mart's professed commitment to selling good food cheaper and expanding into barren Whole Foods-deprived "food deserts." Gavin said, perhaps jokingly, that he hope ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 20, 2011

    [Updated] Michelle Obama Announces Retailers Will Expand Into Food "Deserts"

    Samantha Appleton/White HouseThe First Lady and elementary school students tend the White House garden​ Update 11:50 a.m. 7/20/2011 - Mayor Manuel Lozano spoke before Obama about his work in Baldwin Park, along with James Gavin III, chairman of the Partnership for a Healthier America's Board ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 14, 2011

    19 Chain Restaurants Join Initiative to Offer Healthier Kids' Meals

    Flickr/fdecomite​ Nineteen restaurant chains, including Burger King and IHOP, have agreed to participate in a restaurant industry effort to promote healthier meals for children, Reuters reports. Conceived of by the National Restaurant Association, the voluntary program will focus on boosting ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 27, 2011

    Best New Semi-Local Whole Wheat Flour: Community Grains' Winter Wheat

    JgarbeeCalifornia Grown And Milled Whole Wheat​You might say Community Grains has a now-typical California restaurant-to-home-kitchen story, one most often recounted whenever Nancy Silverton, Campanile and La Brea Bakery wind up in the same sentence. The small Woodland-based mill also sprang u ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 22, 2011

    Breaking Nudes: PETA Girls to Bare All on Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood

    Unfortunately Olivia Munn won't be there. We don't think.​Updated after the jump with photos of hot, vegan action thanks to hollyhoodian.com: You still have a chance to perv out support animal rights and check out these beauties tomorrow. Details after the jump. Breaking nudity: Two sexy wome ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 9, 2011

    Drink Up, Oldies: Boozing After Age 75 Lowers Dementia Risk

    Guzzle & NoshRum bottles at Caña.​ Our headline is only mildly sensationalistic. The recently released findings of a German study suggest that among people 75 years and older, moderate alcohol consumption is associated with a lower risk of dementia. And it doesn't matter whether people prefer ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 1, 2011

    USDA Releases Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010: Drink Water, Eat Less. Go Figure.

    USDA​Yesterday the USDA released the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Got a pen? A keyboard? Your Twitter app? And it's not a lot of governmentalese this time (well, okay it is), but some very sensible recommendations. Eat less, drink more water rather than sugary drinks, seriously lower ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 18, 2011

    New Study: Eating a Giant Breakfast Does Not Make You Skinny

    N. GalutenSurprise! This breakfast won't help you lose weight.​There has been a prevailing notion that if you eat a large breakfast, it will help you to consume less calories overall throughout the day. But a new study from German scientists, published in Nutrition Journal, has shown that info ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 6, 2011

    New Menus at LAUSD, But Are They Improved?

    Lara604/Flickr​When it comes to school lunches, is the turkey pepperoni in that calzone really an improvement? Some, such as advocacy group Food For Lunch, say it's not enough of one. New menus have been approved for LAUSD school breakfasts and lunches, boasting at least somewhat of a nutriti ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 22, 2010

    UCLA The Most Vegan-Friendly College in America

    Yet another reason to attend UCLA. There's the education, the Bruins, and now an imprimatur from peta2, which just crowned the school the Most Vegan-Friendly College in America. UCLA defeated 31 other schools from across the country in the large-school category in what peta2, the youth version of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 26, 2010

    Celebrity Chef Scandals: Pastry Dude Pleads in Plot to Pop Wife His Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

    ​One of the more twisted stories in fooddom came to a near-close today when Juan-Carlos Cruz, the former Calorie Commando host on the Food Network, pleaded no contest to the charge that he solicited three homeless men at the Santa Monica Promenade to rub out his wife, Jennifer Campbell. Sen ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 4, 2010

    October Unprocessed: Q & A With Food Blogger Andrew Wilder, Unprocessed Food Man

    Want to eat healthier, feel better and live longer? A million suggestions are out there on how to do just that, but a good place to start might be processed foods. As in, not eating them. Doritos, M&M's, Oscar Mayer wieners, McDonald's french fries -- could you do away with them all? Okay, how about ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 22, 2010

    Best Whole Wheat Baker: Euro Pane 2

    A. ScattergoodEuro Pane 2​ Imagine if your favorite bakery - blissful croissants, perfectly made canelés, crusty boules, an egg salad sandwich so exactly rendered that it would cause an Old Town riot if it were ever removed from the menu - reappeared, a few blocks down the street, with most ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 9, 2010

    FDA Cracks Down on Green Tea Claims

    Flickr/KankoThe real stuff. ​ Seems "green tea-adjacent" doesn't really count. The Food and Drug Administration has told the makers of Canada Dry ginger ale and Lipton tea to stop making unsubstantiated nutritional claims about their green tea-flavored beverages, the Associated Press reports. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 31, 2010

    New Report: Drinkers Will Outlive Us All

    Life Magazinemen at a bar​ One of the more irritating things about hanging out with heavy drinkers, other than the where-are-your-keys debate, the plummeting conversation skills, the mad pool games, etc. has always been the nagging suspicion that, despite all rational signs otherwise, they'll ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 16, 2009

    A Recipe From the Chef: Zoe Nathan's Whole Wheat Shortbread Cookies

    Huckleberry Café in Santa Monica is a pretty great place to stop in, seeking refuge from inclement weather or traffic or hunger, or some combination of the three. The other morning, Nathan was bustling around the crowded shop and bakery, having recently baked off a batch of these shortbread cookies ... More >>

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