Allison Aubrey http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2100208&ft=1&f=2100208 Allison Aubrey is a correspondent for NPR News. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:59:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Allison Aubrey http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2100208&ft=1&f=2100208 Why Bill Gates Is Investing In Chicken-Less Eggs Investors like Gates are betting that our planet can't sustain the current rate of growth in animal-based foods for too much longer. Products like Beyond Eggs, a plant-based substitute, are designed to fill the void. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:59:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/06/13/191029875/why-bill-gates-is-investing-in-chicken-less-eggs?ft=1&f=2100208 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/06/13/191029875/why-bill-gates-is-investing-in-chicken-less-eggs?ft=1&f=2100208 Investors like Gates are betting that our planet can't sustain the current rate of growth in animal-based foods for too much longer. Products like Beyond Eggs, a plant-based substitute, are designed to fill the void.

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]]> Congress Poised To Make Crop Insurance Subsidies More Generous Farmers have been getting these government checks for years. Essentially, insurance allows farmers to lock in price guarantees — while taxpayers foot 60 percent of the premiums. Critics say such subsidies help the rich get richer and minimize risk so much, they incentivize farming on marginal lands. Thu, 30 May 2013 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/05/30/187346726/Congress-Poised-To-Make-Crop-Insurance-Subsidies-More-Generous?ft=1&f=2100208 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/05/30/187346726/Congress-Poised-To-Make-Crop-Insurance-Subsidies-More-Generous?ft=1&f=2100208 Farmers have been getting these government checks for years. Essentially, insurance allows farmers to lock in price guarantees — while taxpayers foot 60 percent of the premiums. Critics say such subsidies help the rich get richer and minimize risk so much, they incentivize farming on marginal lands.

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]]> Step Aside, Gents. Witness The Rise Of Women In Coffee From handpicking to sorting, it's women's hands that take on much of the labor involved in producing coffee around the world. New initiatives are empowering women to reap more of the financial rewards. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 03:28:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/04/26/177754873/step-aside-gents-witness-the-rise-of-women-in-coffee?ft=1&f=2100208 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/04/26/177754873/step-aside-gents-witness-the-rise-of-women-in-coffee?ft=1&f=2100208 From handpicking to sorting, it's women's hands that take on much of the labor involved in producing coffee around the world. New initiatives are empowering women to reap more of the financial rewards.

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]]> Judge Overturns New York City Ban On Big Sugary Sodas A state Supreme Court justice said the regulations overstepped the authority granted to the New York City Board of Health. And the judge noted that the regulations wouldn't have applied equally across food retailers. Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:34:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/03/11/174037195/judge-overturns-new-york-city-ban-on-big-sugary-sodas?ft=1&f=2100208 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/03/11/174037195/judge-overturns-new-york-city-ban-on-big-sugary-sodas?ft=1&f=2100208 A state Supreme Court justice said the regulations overstepped the authority granted to the New York City Board of Health. And the judge noted that the regulations wouldn't have applied equally across food retailers.

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]]> If Caffeine Can Boost The Memory Of Bees, Can It Help Us, Too? Feeding on flowers with caffeinated nectars gives bees a memory boost, new research shows. Turns out, other studies have found humans can get a similar boost in short-term memory with caffeine — if they're exhausted. Thu, 07 Mar 2013 17:04:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/03/07/173465469/if-caffeine-can-boost-the-memory-of-bees-can-it-help-us-too?ft=1&f=2100208 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/03/07/173465469/if-caffeine-can-boost-the-memory-of-bees-can-it-help-us-too?ft=1&f=2100208 Feeding on flowers with caffeinated nectars gives bees a memory boost, new research shows. Turns out, other studies have found humans can get a similar boost in short-term memory with caffeine — if they're exhausted.

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]]> Sacrificing Sleep Makes For Run-Down Teens — And Parents Getting enough sleep is as crucial as eating well and exercising. But with family life spinning faster and faster, solid shut-eye is sometimes hard to come by. That can hurt kids' health — and increase their weight. Fri, 01 Mar 2013 02:56:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/03/01/173150812/sacrificing-sleep-makes-for-run-down-teens-and-parents?ft=1&f=2100208 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/03/01/173150812/sacrificing-sleep-makes-for-run-down-teens-and-parents?ft=1&f=2100208 Getting enough sleep is as crucial as eating well and exercising. But with family life spinning faster and faster, solid shut-eye is sometimes hard to come by. That can hurt kids' health — and increase their weight.

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]]> Family Dinner: Treasured Tradition Or Bygone Ideal? We'd all like to live the Norman Rockwell scenario, but for some families, the hectic pace of modern life means dinners are often more likely to channel <em>The Simpsons</em>. Studies suggest that regular family meals contribute to healthy eating habits. So what to make of this tradition in transition? Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:23:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/02/26/172897660/family-dinner-treasured-tradition-or-bygone-ideal?ft=1&f=2100208 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/02/26/172897660/family-dinner-treasured-tradition-or-bygone-ideal?ft=1&f=2100208 We'd all like to live the Norman Rockwell scenario, but for some families, the hectic pace of modern life means dinners are often more likely to channel The Simpsons. Studies suggest that regular family meals contribute to healthy eating habits. So what to make of this tradition in transition?

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]]> Inaugural Balls Celebrate Obama's 2nd Term It was a packed house at the Washington Convention Center Monday night, where thousands gathered for two official inaugural balls. The crowd went crazy when President Obama and the first lady arrived. Tue, 22 Jan 2013 04:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2013/01/22/169950212/inaugural-balls-celebrate-obamas-2nd-term?ft=1&f=2100208 http://www.npr.org/2013/01/22/169950212/inaugural-balls-celebrate-obamas-2nd-term?ft=1&f=2100208 It was a packed house at the Washington Convention Center Monday night, where thousands gathered for two official inaugural balls. The crowd went crazy when President Obama and the first lady arrived.

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]]> Inaugural Balls Downsized The Second Time Around The tradition of inaugural balls goes back to George Washington. In recent times, presidents have had multiple balls. Four years ago, President Obama attended ten. But in these days of austerity, there were only two balls. Allison Aubrey talks to Melissa Block. Mon, 21 Jan 2013 19:19:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2013/01/21/169928477/inaugural-balls-downsized-the-second-time-around?ft=1&f=2100208 http://www.npr.org/2013/01/21/169928477/inaugural-balls-downsized-the-second-time-around?ft=1&f=2100208 The tradition of inaugural balls goes back to George Washington. In recent times, presidents have had multiple balls. Four years ago, President Obama attended ten. But in these days of austerity, there were only two balls. Allison Aubrey talks to Melissa Block.

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]]> Women With A Berry-Snacking Habit May Have Healthier Hearts Love berries? It seems a habit of eating them three times a week may stave off heart attacks, at least in middle-aged women, according to a new study. That's because of compounds called anthocyanins found in these brightly colored gems. Mon, 14 Jan 2013 17:04:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/01/14/169323332/women-with-a-berry-snacking-habit-may-have-healthier-hearts?ft=1&f=2100208 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/01/14/169323332/women-with-a-berry-snacking-habit-may-have-healthier-hearts?ft=1&f=2100208 Love berries? It seems a habit of eating them three times a week may stave off heart attacks, at least in middle-aged women, according to a new study. That's because of compounds called anthocyanins found in these brightly colored gems.

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]]> Research: A Little Extra Fat May Help You Live Longer An analysis from the Centers For Disease Control and Research finds that being overweight, but not obese, is associated with lower risk of death. But no one is suggesting you ditch your exercise or diet goals. Wed, 02 Jan 2013 04:34:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/01/02/168437030/research-a-little-extra-fat-may-help-you-live-longer?ft=1&f=2100208 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/01/02/168437030/research-a-little-extra-fat-may-help-you-live-longer?ft=1&f=2100208 An analysis from the Centers For Disease Control and Research finds that being overweight, but not obese, is associated with lower risk of death. But no one is suggesting you ditch your exercise or diet goals.

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]]> A Pie-Making Encore: Start With The Perfect Recipe, Serve With Love Pie can elicit thoughts of home, warmth and comfort. But fear of pie crust may deter even the most comfortable of cooks from trying their hand at pie-making. The secret, one chef reveals, starts with the formula 3-2-1. Fri, 21 Dec 2012 03:23:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2012/12/21/167711141/a-pie-making-encore-start-with-the-perfect-recipe-serve-with-love?ft=1&f=2100208 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2012/12/21/167711141/a-pie-making-encore-start-with-the-perfect-recipe-serve-with-love?ft=1&f=2100208 Pie can elicit thoughts of home, warmth and comfort. But fear of pie crust may deter even the most comfortable of cooks from trying their hand at pie-making. The secret, one chef reveals, starts with the formula 3-2-1.

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]]> U.S. Olive Oil Makers Say Imports Aren't Always So 'Extra Virgin' Across the U.S., olive oil production is expanding. But domestic product accounts for only a small sliver of olive oil sold in the U.S. American producers say their foreign competitors aren't playing fair. One issue: mislabeling. Thu, 06 Dec 2012 18:30:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2012/12/06/166662525/u-s-olive-oil-makers-say-imports-arent-always-so-extra-virgin?ft=1&f=2100208 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2012/12/06/166662525/u-s-olive-oil-makers-say-imports-arent-always-so-extra-virgin?ft=1&f=2100208 Across the U.S., olive oil production is expanding. But domestic product accounts for only a small sliver of olive oil sold in the U.S. American producers say their foreign competitors aren't playing fair. One issue: mislabeling.

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]]> After Sandy, It's Pizza And Homemade Meatballs For The Lucky In New Jersey The produce aisle may not be restocked at the Stop & Shop in Toms River, N.J., and other perishables may still be hard to come by. But rest assured, the local pizzeria is hopping. Geno D's served up more than 500 pies on its first day back in business on Wednesday. Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:03:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2012/11/02/164129313/after-sandy-its-pizza-and-homemade-meatballs-for-the-lucky-in-new-jersey?ft=1&f=2100208 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2012/11/02/164129313/after-sandy-its-pizza-and-homemade-meatballs-for-the-lucky-in-new-jersey?ft=1&f=2100208 The produce aisle may not be restocked at the Stop & Shop in Toms River, N.J., and other perishables may still be hard to come by. But rest assured, the local pizzeria is hopping. Geno D's served up more than 500 pies on its first day back in business on Wednesday.

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]]> Study Linking Aspartame, Cancer Causes Controversy A study linking the artificial sweetener aspartame — which is found in lots of diet sodas — to a possible cancer risk in people was set to make a splash earlier this week. But shortly before the paper was published, in a very unusual move, the scientific leaders at the hospital released a statement saying the findings were too weak to promote. Fri, 26 Oct 2012 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/10/26/163688001/aspartame-cancer-study-causes-controversy?ft=1&f=2100208 http://www.npr.org/2012/10/26/163688001/aspartame-cancer-study-causes-controversy?ft=1&f=2100208 A study linking the artificial sweetener aspartame — which is found in lots of diet sodas — to a possible cancer risk in people was set to make a splash earlier this week. But shortly before the paper was published, in a very unusual move, the scientific leaders at the hospital released a statement saying the findings were too weak to promote.

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