Food — Page 14

If You Drink Soda, It’s Probably The Worst Thing You Do To Yourself (even worse than smoking!)

January 17, 2019 by Michael Edwards

Sodas are worse for your health than eating sugary junk foods and may even be worse for you than smoking. Soda is proven to be addictive and consumption has been clinically linked to increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, weight… [read]

GMO Labeling Explained – What You Need to Know About These Confounding, Loophole-Laden Rules

January 10, 2019 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: April 1, 2019

It has been two years since the U.S. Department of Agriculture passed the regulations mandating the labeling of genetically mandated ingredients. The finalized regulations that have recently been released leave much to be desired. Just Label It, a prominent organization… [read]

FDA Food Inspections Reduced During Shutdown

January 10, 2019 by Michael Edwards

Most of the food safety inspections have been stopped during the federal government shutdown. FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb says he is trying to figure out what the most essential inspections are and continue those inspections. To achieve this the… [read]

Researches Say These Weeds Are More Nutritious Than Store-Bought Produce

December 18, 2018 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: January 4, 2019

Researchers from the University of California, Berkeley, reported that nutritious wild greens are growing abundantly in poor urban areas of San Francisco. The researchers, led by Philip Stark, foraged for edible wild greens in disadvantaged neighborhoods classified as “urban food… [read]

Trump Administration Putting Chocolate Milk Back In School Lunches

December 11, 2018 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: December 13, 2018

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is rolling back the Hunger-Free Kids Act championed by Former First Lady Michelle Obama. The plan to deregulate the school lunch program was first brought up in a press conference in May of 2017. Sonny… [read]

Why Romaine Lettuce and Spinach Keep Trying To Kill Us, and What We Can Do About It

November 27, 2018 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: November 27, 2018

Last week the news told us to throw out your romaine lettuce. Food-safety investigators traced the recent romaine lettuce E. coli outbreak to growing fields in California, but regulators still say it’s unsafe to eat the leafy green in 10… [read]

Atrazine Found in Water Supply of 30 Million Americans

November 27, 2018 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: November 28, 2018

Glyphosate isn’t the only harmful herbicide in the water supply. An investigation from the Environmental Working Group (EWG) found that atrazine, a Syngenta product used on corn, sugarcane, and lawns, is in the tap water of over 30 million people… [read]