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Posted in Food Policy, Nutrition, Public Health, Uncategorized, healthy foods on Jan 1st, 2010
Health care reform- A loaded term these days. Underneath this political tug of war, lies an opportunity that will perhaps change the way we view health. I know this might sound cliche, but underneath each crisis, lies a new choice, a new beginning. Most would agree that it is time for a new paradigm; one [...]
Posted in Clean food, Food Policy, Nutrition, environmental issues on Dec 12th, 2009
It sounds like Science Fiction? Growing meat without animals. However, this is not some Sci Fi movie. It is real. Scientists have figured out how to grow tiny nuggets of lab meat and say it will one day be possible to produce steaks in vats, without any livestock. Essentially, meat would be created by in [...]
Posted in 1, Farmer's Market, Food Policy, Public Health, environmental issues on Oct 16th, 2009
According to the LA Times,”Agribusinesses across the U.S. have a beef with sustainable food guru Michael Pollan, but at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo it has taken on a definite sizzle.”
Posted in 1, Food Policy, toxic metals on Oct 16th, 2009
True or False. Trans fats are good for your health? How about High Fructose Corn Syrup? Fish and Mercury? Watch these videos and decide for yourself. I would love to hear your opinions. Are you confused? Outraged? Shocked?
Posted in Food Policy, Public Health, environmental issues on Oct 12th, 2009
Frankenfoods
Welcome to a brave new world. This new world of Frankenfoods is frightening. You might be wondering, what are Frakenfoods? These foods are those that have been genetically engineered (GE) or altered by disrupting the genetic blueprints of living organisms- plants, trees, fish, animals, humans and microorganisms. Large companies claim that these new products will [...]
Posted in 1, Farmer's Market, Food Policy on Sep 25th, 2009
The White House is about to launch an open-to-the-public farmers market this week. Situated on the north side of the White House lawn, the weekly market will offer D.C.-area residents (and visitors) the opportunity to purchase fresh food directly from the farmers who grew it.
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