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The Gourmet Q + A: Daphne Miller
An integrative doctor on the problems with Americanized ethnic cuisine and why al dente penne is less likely to give you diabetes than mushy spaghetti.
05.06.08
- Keywords
- christy harrison,
- daphne miller,
- health + science,
- q + a,
- nutrition/diet
food politics
Politics of the Plate: Feta Accompli
A new study suggests that consuming raw milk may be safer than eating raw greens.
04.18.08
- Keywords
- barry estabrook,
- politics of the plate,
- health + science,
- cheese,
- dairy
food politics
Politics of the Plate: Soft-Shell Crab Shortage, Microbial Fruit Garnishes, and rBST
Soft-shell crabs may no longer mark the beginning of spring; lemon wedges are health hazards; and the rBST battle gets a litmus test.
04.04.08
food politics
Politics of the Plate: Organic Nutrition, the Dirt on Greens, and Glass in Yogurt
A study disproves two myths about organic produce, and Stonyfield recalls its yogurt. Plus, is our growing appetite for greens to blame for food poisoning?
04.02.08
food politics
Politics of the Plate: Wheat Germs, rBST, and Dirty Bagged Spinach
Impoverished populations in Pakistan, Afghanistan, India, and neighboring countries face widespread starvation if a virulent crop disease continues to spread.
03.14.08
food politics
Politics of the Plate: Drugs, Superbugs, and Good Trans Fats
The more chicken and pork a woman eats, the more likely she is to develop antibiotic-resistant urinary tract infections caused by E. coli, a study says.
03.11.08
diary of a foodie
Gourmet's Diary of a Foodie: Contraband Cuisine
Countries around the globe have differing standards of food safety.
01.29.08
- Keywords
- cocktails,
- video,
- diary of a foodie,
- health + science,
- legislation
food politics
The Gourmet Q + A: Michael Pollan
Michael Pollan speaks with Gourmet’s Christy Harrison about whale blubber, fake milk, and his new book, In Defense of Food.
01.08.08
- Keywords
- michael pollan,
- christy harrison,
- nutrition/diet,
- q + a,
- slow food
food politics
Udderly Serious
Mark January down as Milk Month. The beverage promises to be much in the news.
01.07.08
- Keywords
- barry estabrook,
- health + science,
- politics of the plate,
- labeling
food politics
Dung Danger
Indoor air quality is a serious public health issue in South Asia, with cooking fires leading to thousands of deaths annually.
12.10.07
- Keywords
- karen coates,
- health + science,
- asia
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