Posted January 27, 2011
Health advocates urge FDA to require more clear, precise labels. Read article.
Archives for January 2011
GOP Farm Cuts Target Organic, Avoids Big Ag Subsidies
Posted January 27, 2011
The grain and cotton growers that dominate U.S. farm subsidies came out unscathed in the first proposal from some of the most conservative House Republicans to cut spending. Instead, the Republican Study Committee targeted spending for organic farmers, sugar growers and an export promotion program. Read article.
Action Alert: USDA Wants to Update Nutrition Standards for School Lunches
Posted January 26, 2011
Great Idea! Except for the terrible nutrition plans and the conflicts of interest And will kids now be given even more genetically modified foods in their school lunches? It may well happen—unless we take action now! Read article.
20 Detox Recipes
Posted January 26, 2011
These 20 recipes, including juices, soups, and salads, will help cleanse your body, while pleasing your palate. Read article.
Monsanto Launches Deceptive Ad Campaign in Desperate Attempt to Improve Image
Posted January 26, 2011
Monsanto has become the new Marlboro, with a new advertising campaign designed to improved its hopelessly-tarnished image. Read article.
GMO Lies: Deliberate Misuse of the Term “Genetically Modified” Designed to Mislead People
Posted January 26, 2011
It’s one of the most common false arguments of GMO pushers: There’s nothing to be worried about with genetically modified foods, they argue, because almost everything is genetically modified, they claim. Read article.
New Government Report Says FDA Should Ask Congress for More Authority over Health Claims
Posted January 26, 2011
Who should worry about this? And will consumers learn even less about what they are eating? Read article.
FDA Panel Recommends Making Lap-Band Surgery Available to 12 Million More People
Posted January 26, 2011
The procedure may help more people shed the pounds. But it will also fill the coffers of surgeons, hospitals, and a global specialty pharmaceutical company. Read article.
Senator Durbin Tours NOW Foods
Posted January 25, 2011
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) met with senior management at NOW Foods and toured NOW’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, including its comprehensive product development and analytical testing labs. Read article.
NPA Keeps Congress Informed with the NPA Fact of the Week
Posted January 25, 2011
The Natural Products Association (NPA) has launched a new initiative to inform Congressional offices about the latest news, research and trends in dietary supplements and the natural products industry. Read article.