Dr. Dorman’s Blog

The USDA’s glossary of meat and poultry labeling terms has 20 items from “basted or self-basted” to “young turkey” and includes “natural,” “no hormones” and “organic.” What do they all mean? Here’s some background and perspective on labels in general and one – no antibiotics added – in particular. Other resources are available as well that will help you the next time you’re at the supermarket shopping for meat.

Struggling to make school lunches appetizing and nutritious? It can be a challenge. Read on as I quiz a registered dietitian about how to pack A+ lunches that will keep kids happy and healthy!

Curious about meat alternatives? They’re coming soon and hopefully the initial food fight they stirred up is being replaced with a big tent approach and embracing consumer choice. I take a closer look at how the rhetoric has changed for the better in my latest blog.