The Food and Drug Administration never ceases to amaze me. "Bugs in your food? Sure! But don't worry, we'll have manufacturers label it now." After a decade of pushing by the consumer group Center for Science in the Public Interest, the FDA will finally require that … [Read more...]
Our Vegetarian Youth: 1 in 200 Kids is a Vegetarian
A 2007 survey issued to approximately 9,000 adults by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention found that 367,000 children are vegetarians, that translates to about 1 in every 200 kids. It is estimated that the number could be four to six times higher for teens and young … [Read more...]
New Year's Resolution #2: Eat Chocolate Every Day
Finally, a resolution I can keep! Haven't you heard? Chocolate is good for you. Okay, maybe not all chocolate but enjoying a nibble of dark chocolate (at least 72% cocoa) has some great health benefits. Word on the street is that its all about the flavonoids. These little … [Read more...]
Seven Ways to Green Your Fast Food
The kids are fighting, your head is pounding, the car is overheating, and a McDonald's is right across the road. What do you do? Make a tire screaming u-turn, of course, and forget every promise you ever made to never let your kids eat fast food. Let's face it, most … [Read more...]
CDC Investigates 42 State Salmonella Outbreak
An outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium has spread to 42 states in the US, with almost 400 people infected by the bacteria and up to 20% of the victims requiring hospitalization.[social_buttons] The CDC, in conjunction with the USDA, the FDA and the Food Safety and Inspection … [Read more...]
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