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Politics of the Plate: Are You a Pig? Or are You a Mouse?

America’s factory farms could soon begin producing a new hog breed that will have to answer, “neither,” or perhaps more accurately, “both.”
Barry Estabrook
12.02.08
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barry estabrook,
politics of the plate,
pork,
health + science
food politics

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.
Barry Estabrook
11.19.08
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barry estabrook,
politics of the plate,
health + science,
agriculture,
farming
food politics

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.
Barry Estabrook
11.12.08
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barry estabrook,
politics of the plate,
health + science,
agriculture,
farming
food politics

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.
Amanda McCorquodale
11.03.08
Keywords
amanda mccorquodale,
health + science,
ingredients,
asian,
indian
food politics

Up Close and Personal with the Genetic Modifiers

My two-day field trip with Germany’s BASF Plant Science.
Jocelyn C. Zuckerman
10.31.08
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jocelyn c. zuckerman,
health + science,
agriculture,
farming,
produce
food politics

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.
Lesley Porcelli
10.13.08
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lesley porcelli,
health + science,
nutrition/diet,
the kid's menu,
culinary culture
food politics

Politics of the Plate: Frankenfish

If the FDA has its way, genetically modified fish may soon arrive at supermarkets—without labels to tell you what you’re buying.
Barry Estabrook
09.23.08
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barry estabrook,
politics of the plate,
health + science,
labeling,
seafood
food politics

Meatless Meals, Courtesy of Heather Mills

What will the impoverished New York neighborhood of Hunts Point do with $1 million worth of vegan food?
Kara Zuaro
09.22.08
Keywords
kara zuaro,
health + science,
vegan,
heather mills,
nutrition/diet
food politics

Politics of the Plate: Dining on Cloned Beef

You may have eaten meat from the progeny of a cloned cow without even knowing it.
Barry Estabrook
09.09.08
Keywords
barry estabrook,
politics of the plate,
health + science,
meat,
labeling
wine + spirits + beer

Drinking Smart and Cheap

If you’ve got the guts to trust your taste buds, you don’t have to spend a Jackson to find a wine you’ll enjoy.
Tara Q. Thomas
09.08.08
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tara q. thomas,
wine,
health + science