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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: Irradiated Produce, and Safe Milk from Wal-Mart
At a congressional hearing on food safety, irradiated produce passes a taste test. Plus, Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club, and other retailers move to carry rBST-free milk.
03.25.08
food politics
Politics of the Plate: Sustainable Shrimp, and a Corn-Syrup Advocate
Enjoying a plate of shrimp and keeping a clean conscience just got a whole lot easier.
03.18.08
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
food politics
Politics of the Plate: Playing Chicken With our Health
Scientists have come to a disturbing conclusion: Poultry workers may be “an important route of entry for antimicrobial-resistant E. coli into the community.”
02.20.08
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- barry estabrook,
- politics of the plate,
- farms + fish,
- nutrition/diet,
- meat
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
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- michael pollan,
- christy harrison,
- nutrition/diet,
- q + a,
- slow food
food politics
Putting the Cart Before the Computer
Brave new trolleys will read product codes to give customers information about nutrition and calories, and also about environmental and ethical issues surrounding potential purchases.
11.29.07
food politics
Closed Doors, Closed Minds
Chile dealt with its raging epidemic of infectious salmon anemia, a highly contagious disease often called aquaculture's answer to foot-and-mouth.
11.27.07
food politics
Schmear Tactics
Palm oil is in high demand as a healthy alternative to trans fats. While this may be good for our arteries, it's horrible for the environment.
11.12.07
food + cooking
Hearty Enough for Whole Wheat
Whole wheat pasta does actually enhance some dishes. The sauce must be one that puts up a fight, to match the pasta's assertive wheatiness.
11.01.07
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- ingredients,
- italian,
- nutrition/diet,
- lesley porcelli
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