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Promoting health

 By Marygrace Taylor on Feb. 10, 2014

Call it a wellness meal, wholesome option or even a spa plate. Whatever the name, many non-commercial operators are working to meet the demands of increasingly health-conscious eaters by developing and promoting lower-calorie, higher-nutrient menus.

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Food safety remains top priority

 Jan. 14, 2014

Half of the respondents to our survey indicated that they are more concerned about food safety now than they were five years ago, and 46% say they are just as concerned now.

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Healthy plates

Jan. 10, 2014

We are currently developing LiveWell Plates for the Intermountain Healthcare System. Chefs at five different hospitals are creating them, with the criteria being less than 600 calories, 700 milligrams of sodium and 30% calories from fat. 

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Beef’s leaner side

By Marygrace Taylor on Dec. 03, 2013

It’s no secret that red meat’s reputation isn’t exactly stellar, healthwise. In large part, that’s because many cuts of beef contain high levels of fat; specifically, the saturated kind that’s thought to raise cholesterol lev

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Meatless Monday Muddle

By Paul King on Oct. 07, 2013

The Meatless Mondays campaign celebrated its 10th anniversary this year with a minimum of fanfare. But while the media largely ignored the milestone they certainly haven’t ignored the concept. There were events, both good and bad, that held the medi

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A Healthy Side

By Marygrace Taylor on Oct. 04, 2013

Vegetables, beans and legumes take center stage in better-for-you side dishes.  

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Healthy Oils

By Marygrace Taylor on Jul. 29, 2013

Fat makes you fat? Not anymore, say most experts. In fact, oils like olive and canola are now thought to boost heart health because they are high in unsaturated fats. No wonder they’re becoming the lipids of choice in homes and restaurants. Here&rsq

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Beverages: Agua Frescas

By Kate Parham Kordsmeier on Jun. 18, 2013

Carbonated and artificially sweetened beverages are falling out of favor. Today, more people want healthy, nutritious options made with fresh ingredients. One way to achieve this quickly and affordably is agua frescas, water-based beverages flavored with

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Analysis: Much ado about nothing?

By Paul King on Jun. 02, 2013

When Truman Medical Center in Kansas City, Mo., ended its 25-year lease with McDonald’s restaurant late last year, hospital CEO John Bluford announced it as “a mutually agreed upon decision between businesses.” Earlier in the year, howev

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