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- White House chef has influence beyond kitchen
White House chef Sam Kass is reinventing the role as he gets involved in issues including school lunch programs, childhood obesity and Michelle Obama's healthy-living agenda. "You look around our country and you see that we have a lot of major challenges, the origin of which is food," said Kass, 29, whose title is assistant White House chef and food initiative coordinator. The New York Times (tiered subscription model)
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- Consumers still cooking at home, buying more perishables
Grocers are seeing sales of perishable goods, such as fresh meat, deli and produce, skyrocket as more consumers continue to prepare food to eat at home rather than go out to restaurants. "[Consumers] are spending about 6% more in supermarkets and supercenters as a result, Food Network viewership is going through the roof, and online food research is up dramatically," said a Nielsen executive. MediaPost Communications/Marketing Daily
(11/4)
- Bars turn up the heat in cocktails
More bars are using chilies and dried spices to add a little kick to their cocktails, and the results are boosting sales. The drinks, such as margaritas sprinkled with fresh ginger and Bloody Marys made with chipotle vodka and tomato water, are helping the bars put a distinctive spin on their offerings and spurring repeat business from customers. RIMag.com
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- Study finds why eating fast leads to overeating
Greek researchers found that eating too fast curbs the release of gut hormones that signal the brain when a person is full. The finding could help explain "the relationship between speed eating and overeating," the lead researcher said. HealthDay News
(11/4)
- Study links fiber consumption with ovulation difficulties
Women who consume the recommended amount of fiber may ovulate less and have lower estrogen levels, research indicates. Though high-fiber diets have many health benefits, the study raises the possibility that women trying to become pregnant may have more success if they eat less fiber. Reuters
(11/3)
- Low cholesterol is linked to less cancer
 Low cholesterol levels correlate with lower rates of cancer, two studies have found. One study followed more than 29,000 Finnish men for 18 years, and the other examined data on more than 5,500 men enrolled in the Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center. HealthDay News
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- Menus don't reflect sophistication of young palates
Restaurants continue to offer chicken strips, macaroni and cheese, and other staples of children's menus, even as their eating habits are getting more sophisticated. Some restaurants are offering healthier options, but few put effort into crafting interesting meals for younger eaters. The Boston Globe (free registration)
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