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Politics of the Plate: GM Birth Control?
A disturbing study suggests that a diet containing genetically engineered corn could have frightening effects on the odds of infertility.
11.19.08
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Politics of the Plate: Amber Waves of Antibodies
Thanks to the USDA, crops that have been genetically engineered to produce drugs and industrial chemicals may enter our food supply.
11.12.08
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The Gourmet Q + A: George McGovern
The former senator on the spiritual motivation behind his work on hunger issues, and the challenges in store for President Barack Obama.
11.05.08
- Keywords
- jocelyn c. zuckerman,
- food policy,
- q + a,
- george mcgovern,
- agriculture
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Turmeric on the Brain
Unlike many supposed superfoods, turmeric can fight disease (in this case, Alzheimer’s) simply as part of an everyday diet—no supplements or extracts required.
11.03.08
- Keywords
- amanda mccorquodale,
- health + science,
- ingredients,
- asian,
- indian
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Up Close and Personal with the Genetic Modifiers
My two-day field trip with Germany’s BASF Plant Science.
10.31.08
- Keywords
- jocelyn c. zuckerman,
- health + science,
- agriculture,
- farming,
- produce
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The Gourmet Q + A: Mark Kastel
The co-founder of The Cornucopia Institute talks about the spiritual side of organics, and why he can’t wait for a change in the Oval Office.
10.15.08
- Keywords
- david tamarkin,
- farms + fish,
- q + a,
- mark kastel,
- organics market
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Politics of the Plate: Greens of Wrath
We all want safe spinach. But the measures now being adopted may destroy the land without solving the problem.
November 2008
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Politics of the Plate: Pollock Problems, and an Egg Lawsuit
The world’s largest pollock fishery faces collapse, and egg farmers are sued over inhumane conditions.
10.13.08
- Keywords
- barry estabrook,
- politics of the plate,
- farms + fish,
- seafood,
- labeling
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The Kid’s Menu: Eating While Pregnant
Expectant mothers are treated like criminals if they’re caught with a glass of wine or a plate of sushi—but it’s time to change that.
10.13.08
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Politics of the Plate: A Formulaic Response from the FDA
While other countries were banning milk contaminated with melamine, the U.S. FDA was allowing that very chemical into our food supply.
10.07.08
- Keywords
- barry estabrook,
- politics of the plate,
- food policy,
- labeling,
- seafood
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