• Another study linking soy to breast cancer. This one claims that high intakes of soy during adolescence may reduce the risk of breast cancer before the menopause by about 40 per cent. [Nutraingredients.com]

• First Germany, now Jordan. Red Bull banned. [Nutraingredients.com]

• Consuming cheese from ewe’s milk, rich in conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), may decrease chance of heart disease [Nutraingredients-usa.com]

• Junk food commercials in countries such as Canada and the U.K have been banned during kids’ television for awhile but a new study says that many commercials aren’t actually getting banned. [Disease Proof]

• Fairfax sues Krispy Kreme over ruined sewer system [Washington Examiner, via Mark Bittman in the New York Times]

• Ever see the sweetener Xylitol on an ingredient list and wonder what it is? [Dr. Mercola]

• On taxing soft drinks/beverages that can contribute to obesity. [Globe and Mail]

• I like how Corey Mintz describes the Risotto at Harbord Room. As well, I appreciate that it’s descriptive without sounding contrived like Gina Mallett’s prose (that’s one of the nicest things I’ve ever said about Mallett).

Risotto can often taste as redundant as the double-tap, scene change music from Law & Order (“thump thump”). Here, it surprises like a Stravinsky beat, a shock of vibrant spring in Toronto.

Then he goes on to reveal how to achieve a brightly coloured risotto and comments on capturing the flavour of the vegetable that went in. I’ve been wanting to go to the Harbord Room for awhile. [Toronto Star]

• Meghan’s fall schedule of classes, workshops & retreats is up. Oh how I wish I could spend the money on her St. Lucia retreat.

• Not food related, but I felt it important to include: The 20 Cancer Symptoms Women Are Most Likely to Ignore [mercola.com]

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Tomorrow: A post about cookies.