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Politics of the Plate: Performance-Enhancing Drumsticks
A steroid used in raising chickens can cause athletes to register false positives on drug tests. So maybe A-Rod just needs to lay off the wings?
02.10.09
food politics
Politics of the Plate: High-Mercury Corn Syrup
If you didn’t already avoid high-fructose corn syrup, here’s a good reason to start: Scientists have found mercury in the sweetener.
01.30.09
food politics
The Kid’s Menu: How to Avoid Baby Formula
The world seems to start pushing formula on mothers at the moment of conception. But what if you just want your baby to drink breast milk?
01.27.09
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- lesley porcelli,
- health + science,
- nutrition/diet,
- the kid's menu,
- dairy
food politics
Politics of the Plate: A Side Order of PCBs
New research suggests that a ban on two powerful toxins has dramatically reduced chemical contamination in freshwater fish.
01.16.09
- Keywords
- barry estabrook,
- politics of the plate,
- health + science,
- seafood
food politics
Politics of the Plate: Fighting for Food Safety
Another case of Salmonella-tainted peanut butter, and a surprising new way to detect pathogens in food.
01.15.09
- Keywords
- barry estabrook,
- politics of the plate,
- health + science,
- recalls,
- industry
food + cooking
2009 Food + Travel Predictions
Our editors and international correspondents predict what will be on our plates, in our cups, and on our agendas this year.
12.18.08
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- culinary culture,
- chefs,
- travel,
- health + science,
- food politics
food politics
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.”
12.02.08
- Keywords
- 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.
11.19.08
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.
11.12.08
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.
11.03.08
- Keywords
- amanda mccorquodale,
- health + science,
- ingredients,
- asian,
- indian
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