CBS segment highlights how adding bugs to the food system ‘could be a game-changer’ to fight climate change

CBS segment highlights how adding bugs to the food system ‘could be a game-changer’ to fight climate change

“CBS Saturday Morning” featured a segment suggesting adding insects into a diet could provide benefits for a growing world affected by climate change. To counter meat, soybean-derived proteins, or other high-carbon foods, the segment described efforts by climate experts and scientists to explore farming bugs to protect the planet.  “We all know how important insects are … Read more

Mets stay in the family by adding Patrick McCarthy to radio team

Mets stay in the family by adding Patrick McCarthy to radio team

The Mets are making their broadcast a family affair, The Post has learned. Patrick McCarthy, son of former Mets radio play-by-player Tom, will be the WCBS pre-and-postgame host and swingman game-caller when the voice of the team, Howie Rose, is off, according to sources. The Post previously reported that Keith Raad would be the Mets’ … Read more

Major food brands are adding sesame to items in ‘shortcut’ after FDA declares the seed a ‘major allergen’

Major food brands are adding sesame to items in ‘shortcut’ after FDA declares the seed a ‘major allergen’

Sesame has just been named the ninth major allergen in the U.S. by the FDA — but some companies have created a “workaround” that allows them to avoid removing sesame from their products. The tiny seeds can cause a big reaction in some people who are highly allergic, according to experts. Whether it’s sesame seeds on a bagel or … Read more

Adding This Grain to Your Diet Can Help Prevent Diabetes

Adding This Grain to Your Diet Can Help Prevent Diabetes

Quinoa is a pseudocereal from the Andes with exceptionally high nutritional value and health benefits. Credit: Daniel Mogford Replacing cereals with quinoa reduces blood glucose spikes after meals. Eating quinoa regularly can help to prevent type 2 diabetes. This is the main conclusion of a study directed by Diana Daz Rizzolo, a researcher at the … Read more