Beet cake. Best Yogurt, Consumer Reports Health. Last reviewed: July 2011 Can live microorganisms be tasty?
Probiotics, beneficial bacteria that live in your intestines and in yogurts and supplements, can ease digestive woes and may lower cholesterol and strengthen immune systems. How the US Loses 40% of Our Food: Problems & Solutions. How often do you find yourself throwing away wilted greens or leftovers that have sat too long in your refrigerator?
Probably a lot, according to a new report by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) entitled “Wasted: How America Is Losing Up to 40 Percent of Its Food from Farm to Fork to Landfill.” On average, people in the U.S. throw away 20 pounds of food each month, which amounts to an annual loss of $1,350 and $2,275 for the average family of four. But it’s not just consumers that contribute to the staggering 40 percent of food that is wasted in the U.S. Waste-related inefficiencies across the supply chain- at the farm, during processing and distribution, and in retail and restaurants – are costly for businesses.