Sara Novak
Sara Novak specializes in food policy and health writing and is devoted to living mindfully in all of her daily pursuits. She’s a health and wellness expert for Discovery Health and recently launched her own food and wellness Web site Serene Kitchen. Her work has also been featured on HowStuffWorks.com, TLC Cooking, and Animal Planet.
After graduating from the Grady School of Journalism at the University of Georgia, Sara headed the communication efforts for a national scholarship program in Washington, D.C. Sara has also handled copy writing and public relations for a global environmental consulting firm.
Today, Sara lives on Sullivan’s Island, a tiny island community just outside of Charleston, with her husband and two lovable cocker spaniels, Madison and Bella.
Latest Stories from Sara Novak - Page 11
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Inmates in 10 Federal Prisons Exposed to Toxic Metals
According to a recent story in the New York Times, prisoners and employees in 10 federal prisons were exposed to toxic metals while processing electronic waste for recycling. The program, which has been overseen by Unicor since 1997,
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Sedated Shrimp in British Waters
A study done at Portsmouth University shows prawns found in contaminated English waters were under the influence of antidepressants which altered their marine behavior. Scientists are becoming more aware of how an
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What If the Leading Cause of Weight Gain Wasn't Food at All?
A new study from the University of Chicago and the University of Wisconsin-Madison reports that one of the main reasons Americans are overweight is sleep deprivation. A lack of enough sleep causes the body to hold onto fat in a
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Texas Food Factory Closes After 5 Reported Deaths
According to a story on Mother Nature Network, the SanGar plant in San Antonio, Texas was closed after health officials linked six of 10 known cases of listeriosis to chopped celery produced at the plant. Five deaths have been
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Study Says Kids Get 40 Percent of Calories from Junk Food: What Part of Childhood Obesity Don't We Understand?
Photo: Flickr It's no wonder that kids are blowing up like balloons more every year. According to Kids Health, the percentage of overweight children in the United States is growing at an alarming rate--one out of three kids are now considered overweight
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Could Mushrooms Take the Place of Styrofoam?
As Styrofoam begins to cover our planet in the same way that it has long covered our consumer products, innovative thinkers like Eben Bayer are looking for responsible materials that don't require fossil fuels and more easily
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Dark Chocolate Prevents Damage From Strokes, Study Says
In the same way that I'm fond of scientific studies detailing the benefits of a glass of red wine, I'm also very open to the benefits of dark chocolate. It makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside to know that my little vice, isn't a
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Jimmy Fallon Belts Out a Tune For Ben & Jerry's in Honor of Fair Trade Month
October is Fair Trade Month and we should all be singing its praises. Buying Fair Trade not only helps protect the environment, it promotes fair wages, fights poverty, promotes education, and builds sustainable businesses. And as
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Are Locally Sourced Eggs Better For Salmonella Prevention?
Much confusion has surfaced about whether buying from smaller, locally-sourced egg producers is better than factory farmed eggs with regards to salmonella prevention. A recent article in The New York Times "Fried, Scrambled, and
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Antibiotic Resistant Superbugs Widespread on British Farms
At first these salmonella and e coli superbugs were found at a handful of British farms, but according to the Soil Association, the nearly untreatable superbugs are running rampant across the country. Find out what's causing the
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Changing the Face of Hospital Food in Virginia
When I saw this story I couldn't help the huge grin that appeared on my face. I was born and raised in Charlottesville, Va so a story such as this in my small hometown lightens my heart. While hospital food certainly has a bad
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Current San Francisco Law Makes Growing Medical Marijuana Easier Than Food Crops But it May Be Soon to Change
If you were to choose a city on the map known for the best food in the U.S., especially farm-to-fork dining, San Francisco would likely make your list. But in a city where dining on local eats is so sacred, why has the business of
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The USDA and DOJ May Finally Address Obvious Livestock Industry Monopolies
Last week the USDA and DOJ met to discuss the current face of the livestock industry. The picture is grim. Let go of any false visions of idyllic farm animals grazing on the pasture and replace that image with the massive corporations
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7 Fruit Cocktails (Potentially) Good For Your Health
Can a cocktail be good for you? In moderation, we'd like to think so. The seven drinks here are packed with vitamin-rich fruit. Plus, the easy recipes are proof you don't have to pay top dollar for great cocktails -- you can make them
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High Levels of Arsenic Found in Children's Urine, You'll Never Guess Where it Came From
A story reported in Grist and first published in the Salt Lake Tribune said that alarming amounts of arsenic were found in two Utah children's urine. The girl's urine tested 50 percent above what's considered safe and the boy's tested
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South Carolina's Southern Fried Fuel
Down here in South Carolina we're known for our southern fried chicken, but what about our southern fried fuel? In a move that could have a big time impact on the way Carolina views the deep fat fryer, city council officials are
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A Garden Table That Doubles as a Rain Barrel
More and more people are harvesting rainwater in their gardens and a new eco-inspired garden table by Simon Davies can help stylish gardeners do just that. Rain water that lands on the outdoor table flows directly into a tank
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Egg Co-ops Take Community Gardens to a Whole New Level
Yesterday's piece on salmonella shown a pretty negative shadow on our nation's egg producing industry. The recent salmonella outbreak is a clear example of the downfalls of an out of control globalized food system. But the picture
