Posted September 29, 2010
A GMO, or genetically modified organism, is a plant or animal that has been genetically engineered to create a specific set of traits including size, shelf life and color vibrancy. Most concerns about genetically modified foods fall into one of three categories: environmental hazards, economic concerns and human health risks. Read more.
Archives for September 2010
Huge Rise in Prescription Drug Use among Children
Posted September 29, 2010
The use of long-term prescription drugs by children has increased four times faster among children in the past decade than among the general population, according to a report by Medco Health Solutions. Read more.
Avandia Only OK as Drug of Last Resort
Posted September 29, 2010
European regulators ordered the diabetes drug Avandia off the market and the Food and Drug Administration placed stringent restrictions on its use in the United States, saying heart attack risks associated with the former blockbuster are too great a safety concern to continue its use for most people. Read more.
The Costs of Cheap Meat
Posted September 29, 2010
Critics of factory farms say we pay a high price for low-cost food. Read more.
Senegal’s Scientists Hope Black-Eyed Peas Used in Recipes Will Help Reduce Cost of Bread
Posted September 29, 2010
At a pilot bakery inside the Food Technology Institute in Senegal’s capital Friday, cooks in white smocks tried to make bread out of a novel ingredient — peas. Read more.
Would Your Kitchen Pass a Restaurant Inspection?
Posted September 27, 2010
If a restaurant inspector barged into your kitchen tomorrow, would it pass the test—or would he threaten to shut you down? Read more.
ACTION ALERT: FDA will Ban Food Makers from Telling the Truth about Non-GMO Foods
Posted September 27, 2010
The Washington Post has reported that, in addition to approving genetically modified “Frankenfish” salmon without requiring a GMO label, the FDA will also ban the inclusion of any references on GMO-free food items saying that they do not contain genetically modified content. Read more.
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Processed Meat Causes Heart Disease, Diabetes
Posted September 27, 2010
Processed meat consumption increases your risk of heart disease and diabetes, yet another study has shown. Read more.
ACTION ALERT: Help Stop Patrick Leahy’s Food Safety Accountability Act of 2010
Posted September 24, 2010
Last week, the Alliance for Natural Health-USA (ANH-USA) told us about the threat posed by Sen. Leahy’s new bill. Learn now how important it is that all of us take action—immediately. Read more and Take Action.
Nutrition Labels Help with Weight Loss Regardless of Exercise
Posted September 23, 2010
Developing the habit of reading nutritional information on food packages can significantly help with weight loss whether or not someone exercises, according to a new study published in the Journal of Consumer Affairs. Read more.