The head of the UN World Food Programme has warned that the rise in basic food costs could continue until 2010. It blamed soaring energy and grain prices, the effects of climate change and demand for biofuels. picked by mahler87 2 months ago

Do you know that the food we eat may cause side effects? And we are not talking about spoiled or low quality food. Freshly harvested or just cooked food may also cause side effects, some are serious, some are just disturbing, and some may put you into embarrassing situation. Here is a list of 29 common side effects caused by the food we eat. picked by karenben 2 days ago

The surge in food prices could push 100 million people into deeper poverty, World Bank President Robert B. Zoellick said at the International Monetary Fund-World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington. picked by kErObErOs32 1 month ago

The parents of a five-year-old boy who had never eaten have revealed their delight after he tucked into to a plate full of food for the first time after receiving specialist treatment in Austria. picked by AutumnLotus 2 months ago

Nothing taste better than ready-to-eat delicious food packed in a can. Bon Appétit! picked by huffy 3 months ago

A chef with a fear of food has survived for the past 25 years on a diet of biscuits. Andrew Forster's bizarre eating disorder means he cannot eat the meals he cooks up for customers at his restaurant. picked by AutumnLotus 2 months ago

Your baked potato may not be quite as nutritious by the end of the century, a new study suggests. As carbon dioxide levels continue to accumulate in the atmosphere due to the use of fossil fuels, the increase could cause a decrease in the nutritional value of many key food crops. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

Another argument has joined the mix as well: Junk food, like cigarettes, is addictive and should be similarly regulated. Initially, this was just a metaphor. Now it's becoming more than that. Scientists are trying to show that food literally addicts you like drugs. picked by JDRucker 6 days ago

The US Food and Drug Administration claimed that food from cloned animals is safe to eat and they need no special labeling. This caused a mixed reactions from the consumer federations, who refused to sell the cloned food. picked by maxriter 4 months ago

picked by gratheo 3 months ago

An abridged history of American-centric warfare, from WWII to present day, told through the foods of the countries in conflict.

Try and name all the wars. picked by cycostinkoman 2 months ago

Pictures of 300 calories of many different foods. Gives an idea of the actual portion size as it can be compared to a $10 note which is on every picture. picked by karenben 1 month ago

You, or someone you know, is a strong believer in the five second rule. The theory is that food dropped on the floor and picked up in five seconds (or less) has not been on the ground long enough for bacteria to accumulate. picked by dOntEAtpOOp 2 months ago

We know that the visual 'taste' of food can be just as important as the ingredients in a dish. But how much does your internalized color and food association impact what you are tasting, and how are food producers exploiting this information to influence consumers?

For Dork. picked by suckersklub 3 weeks ago

Snack foods containing natural appetite suppressants are being suggested as a method of combating obesity. Galactolipids found in oats, cereals and green leaves alter the rate at which food is digested which in turn alters the brain's perception of how much nutrition is needed, reducing appetite. picked by Pocksucket 3 months ago

Mom's chocolate cupcakes could be too risky for classrooms in the Eastmont School District, which may ban homemade food items from class parties. picked by bevissimo 4 months ago

A fast food cup that allows you to store your nuggets, or fries, and underneath, have your beverage.

The future is here! picked by MuppetmakeR 3 months ago

an interesting look at the portion sizes of food, then and now

and if you really want to feel full take the portion distortion quiz picked by badbud 20 hours ago

A U.N. official says the World Food Program is suspending cyclone aid to Myanmar because its government seized supplies flown into the country.

It's very difficult to be subjective when things like this happen. picked by Bandit 7 days ago

I know it is shocking that such a lovable and generous man as Chavez would allow this to happen. Must be the work of the CIA, or I assume that is what he would say. picked by 2manyusernames 3 months ago