5@5: Low fat v. high fat diets | Easy ways to reduce food waste

Low-fat diet not most effective in long-term weight loss

In a review of randomized clinical trials of low-fat and high-fat diets, researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that low-fat interventions were no more successful in the long-term than higher-fat ones in achieving weight loss. Read more at ScienceDaily...

Five easy ways to reduce food waste from Tom Colicchio

The Top Chef judge and food activist suggests shopping better, planning meals and being strategic with leftovers. Read more at Parade...

Clinton says she opposes preempting states on GMOs

At an event in Berlin, New Hampshire, the Democratic presidential candidate said she isn't going to eliminate GMOs but supports "efforts to try to move toward labeling and try to encourage companies to use technology" to share information about their products. Read more at Bloomberg...

Americans waste way too much food at home. Here's what can be done.

A new book from Dana Gunders, a scientist at the Natural Resources Defense Council, aims to help consumers take steps to reduce their waste, by understanding what expiration dates really mean and embracing freezing food. Read more at Huffington Post...

Bean chip maker dials up flavor excitement

Recent moves for the company include new flavors like real cheesy, hot chili lime and nacho cheese. Read more at Food Business News...