The year of 2015 was a busy one for food alarmists. You know who I'm talking about — the people who constantly clutch their pearls and wring their hands while warning that everything sold in the grocery store is toxic. These fear-mongers scare the average consumer and tell them to change their purchasing habits only to follow up with conflicting advice weeks later. It creates confusion and frustration for consumers and does nothing to improve the health of Americans.
So, I'd urge Americans to make a resolution: In 2016, let's try something new. Let's ignore the food alarmists and instead listen to our doctors and nutritionists and resolve to trust our own instincts about the way we feed our families and ourselves.
A friendly competition between political leaders turned into teamwork Wednesday, as Boston Mayor Marty Walsh had an unexpected visitor drop by to help him as celebrity bell ringer: Gov. Charlie Baker.
Within minutes of Walsh taking over at The Salvation Army kettle post located outside Macy's at Downtown Crossing, Baker showed up to join Walsh in an effort to help the charity reach its goal.
