Food - News April 22, 2011

Top 15 Least Contaminated Fruits, Vegetables (WLTI-FM Syracuse)
When it comes to fruits and vegetables, do you know which ones are safe to eat and which ones should be purchased organic because of heavy pesticides? The Environmental Working Group has done the work for you by compiling a list of the top 12 most contaminated fruits and vegetables, called the "Dirty Dozen," and the top 15 least contaminated, or ...

Dieters find 'healthy' food labels can be tricky (Myphl17)
Dieters may be more easily fooled by "healthy" food labels or descriptions than those who don't worry as much about nutrition facts.

Healthy dinner tips for busy families (WTVF Nashville)
Is your family's nutrition suffering because of hectic schedules? Evening baseball games, piano lessons, homework, PTA meetings, soccer practice... the list goes on and on.

Pregnant women exposed to pesticides have children with slightly lower IQ, studies show (KHWB-TV Houston)
Pesticides on fruits and vegetables may be harmful to a developing fetus - slightly.

China calls for tougher action on tainted food (NBC 15 Online)
China's Cabinet ordered authorities across the country on Thursday to step up their battle against illegal food additives following several recent tainted food scandals.