Rock A Lingua
Frutas (Fruits)
Take a cheery trip through the produce section with a Spanish song about las frutas! Listeners learn about la sandía, la pera, and mucho mas as they follow along with an illustrated lyric sheet.
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Healthy Eating
Only a small percentage of Americans eat a nutritious diet. A Harvard professor weighs in on his ideas about what we need to do to improve the American diet. Aired Oct. 8, 2010 [18:38]
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Resolving to Eat Healthier
National Public Radio talks with Dr. Walter Willett, Harvard MD and nutritionist, about changes that need to be made in the 1992 US Food Guide Pyramid. Interesting as an introduction to this topic, with links to related stories.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Nutrition Labels for Fast Foods
Read about 2003 legislation that "would require fast-food outlets and other restaurant chains" to provide information about fat and calories with the food served. This site includes several links to articles on food labels, healthy...
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Eating "Wilder" Foods for a Healthier Diet
Author Jo Robinson digs up tips on how to get the most nutrition out of our fruits and vegetables. [22 mins. 47 secs.]
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Michael Pollan in Defense of Food
Science Friday talks with author Michael Pollan about his latest book, "In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto." He suggests that people can improve their eating by following this simple rule: Don't eat anything that your...
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Michael Pollan: You Are What You Cook
Pollan once advised, "Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants." Now, he tells us how to cook it.