Working Group Advances E. Coli, Salmonella ProtectionsWASHINGTON—The food safety working group created by President Barack Obama has directed the various government agencies involved in food safety to place new emphasis on preventing contamination—a move that the Center for Science in

With its nubby brown skin, this fleshy white root belongs to the mustard family. It can grow up to 15" in length. It has virtually no aroma until you scratch its skin; then, it will emit a sharp, penetrating aroma,

s are not from the Middle East, nor are they botanical relatives of artichokes. They are the root of a perennial sunflower, which is why they are also called sunchokes.Choosing Jerusalem ArtichokeThough available year-round, Jerusalem artichokes are at their best

Daily Random RecipeINGREDIENTS:900 g / 2 lb broccoli 250 g / 9 oz whole wheat brown rice udon noodles1/2 cup unsalted peanut butter 2 1/2 T freshly grated ginger 1 cup water 2 T tamari soy sauce 1 t apple

HOUSTON -- A U.S. dietitian says marinating meat before grilling helps draw out the chemical precursors of carcinogens. Dietitian Vicki Piper of the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston explains where there is smoke there is a

Millions of people enjoy blueberries because they taste good and are versatile enough to be part of many different menu items. Blueberries, however, are also nutrient-rich and offer a host of health benefits, one of which may be slowing down