Pros and cons of eating organic
Are organic foods all they are cracked up to be? As many dietitians observe, studies say different things because each focus on a different aspects. Only now have scientists begun to holistically study food and its effects on the body.…
Is An Economic Crisis Good For Your Health?
A new study of Cuban society and government shows a connection between economic crisis and healthier changes in eating habits. Economic down turns motivate people to return to basic foods as opposed to expensive highly processed foods. Perhaps our recent…
Is There A Healthy Fast Food Option?
Fast food companies are increasingly presenting themselves as ‘healthy options’ in an effort to reform their images. But are any of these claims true? Are these new products worth eating or are they only marketing ploys? Read more…
A Crash Course on GMOs
There seems to be an increasing awareness of GMO’s in the news. There are many misconceptions and loads of false information about the dangers and benefits of GMO’s. Here is a great summary article to help you sort out fact…
Michael Pollan: How the Processed Food Industry Undermines Healthy Food Culture
In this eye opening e-mail, processed food expert Michael Pollan explains why the cycle of processed food continues despite clear scientific research to the contrary. The bulk of the problem is large cooperations that put profits over customers and feed…
USDA and FDA Aims to Enhance Food Safety in Retail Delis
Government officials conducted a study “to better understand the risk of foodborne illness associated with eating certain foods prepared in retail delicatessens.” According to USDA Under Secretary for Food Safety Dr. Elisabeth Hagen “the risk assessment will be a tremendous…
House Finalizes GMO Labeling Bill; Senate Rethinks ‘Super PAC’ Caps
The Vermont house or representatives recently finalized a bill banning GMO products throughout the state. The move is supported by hundreds in the business community and many expect it to pass. Dan Barlow of the Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility…
Montana raw milk bill moo-ving ahead
Montana is making some serious progress towards legalizing raw milk. House Bill 574 legalizes the purchase of unpasteurized milk directly from small dairies. Proponents argue free citizens should be able to choose what they eat and assume both the risk…
Pandora’s Lunchbox: How Processed Food Took Over The American Meal
A new book by New York Times columnist Melanie Warner chronicles the rise of processed foods in school lunches. Her investigation began when she realized that processed cheese foods do not mold overtime. What is the effect of us eating…
Wendell Berry’s farm manifesto takes root in culture
Nearly 40 years ago, Wendell Berry called America to wake up from its nutritional and agricultural slumber. His classic “The Unsettling of America” illustrated how the wellbeing of people and land were inseparable. Today more than ever, this is an…
4 Overrated Health Foods
There many so called ‘health foods’ that actually have little to no real nutritional value. At one time, there were thought to be healthy and even though studies have debunked these myths, they still persist. Here are 4 great examples.…
Obama signs bill that protects makers of genetically engineered crops from federal courts
As a part of the emergency bill preventing a federal government shut down, President Obama signed the Monsanto Protection Act. This allows for GMO makes to continue to produce even if the environmental studies are incomplete. Many have accused Senate…
Should you switch to a Mediterranean diet?
Many are choosing lifestyle diets over short term meal adjustment programs. One of the most popular is the so called ‘Mediterranean Diet.’ Heather Mangieri, a nutrition consultant and spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association, says “the best way to switch…
American diet chock full of calories, devoid of nutrients
Paradoxically, many Americans are overfed and undernourished. This is because instead of eating nutrient dense foods, Americans tend to eat high calorie foods with little nutritional value. For this reason, many diets lead no where as limited food intake does…
GMO Health Risks: What The Scientific Evidence Says
Here is a great summary of all the recent research on GMO’s and some valid criticism. While many studies suggest GMO’s have small negative effects, there are major methodological problems with many of these studies. Some the studies were even…
Raw Milk Ban Might Be Overturned In Wisconsin
State Senator Glenn Grothman is attempting to reverse former Governor Jim Doyle’s 2010 ban on raw milk sales. The debate in the state has raged since the Amish dairy farmer Vernon Hershberger’s fight in court. The Libertarian party of Wisconsin…
Multivitamins May be Key to Better Cancer Prevention
According to Dr. Eliza Perez-Francisco, a nutritionist and family physician, the second Physician’s Health Survey, suggested that multivitamin may help mitigate cancer risk. According to the study, there was “a modest but statistically significant reduction” in cancer among doctors who…
Minnesota Dairy Farmer Arrested For Selling Raw Milk
The government has retaliated against another raw dairy farmer. Michael Hartmann was charged with three new charges since his initial 2010 charge of selling unpasteurized milk. He was ordered to pay $585 in fines and placed under six month supervision.…
Pa. Lawmaker Pushes For Labeling of Genetically Modified Foods
Pennsylvania state senator Daylin Leach has introduced a bill requiring the labeling of genetically modified foods. In an interview, Leach cited “ninety-three percent in the latest poll support having this information available to them on the labels of products.” Could…
Childhood Obesity: Is 7 Too Young to Diet?
When should children start dieting? Is any age ‘too young’ or does the severity of health problems determine what time is right? Numerous foundations and groups has sought to answer this question, with mixed results. Read more…
