Author: Lindsay Oberst
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General Mills Commits to Cage-Free Eggs
By Wayne Pacelle • Originally posted on HumaneSociety.org Within the last six months or so, we’ve worked with many of the biggest names in the food business to announce their commitment to stop selling eggs from caged hens. Aramark, Compass Group, Dunkin Brands, Hilton, Kellogg, Nestle, Sodexo, Starbucks, and Walmart have all made public pledges…
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Nutrition Scientists on the Take From Big Food
By Michele Simon • Originally posted on Eat Drink Politics New Report from Eat Drink Politics asks: Has the American Society for Nutrition Lost All Credibility? In my new report, I expose the American Society for Nutrition (ASN), the nation’s leading authority of nutrition scientists and researchers, for its cozy relationships with the likes of PepsiCo,…
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A Must-Watch Video About Monsanto and GMOs
Monsanto now has control over as much as 90 percent of seed genetics on the planet. Why does this matter? Watch this humorous, entertaining, and chillingly accurate 5-minute video to find out. Then tell everyone you know. Want to take action? Share this video! And if you want to go further, you can join the Food…
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Infographic: Simple Vegetable Garden Tips
Created by Fix.com Looking to add some extra color and nutrition to your meals this season? Try growing your own vegetables! Fix has growing tips for every size space. If you’re interested in creating a container garden, vegetables like cucumber, eggplant, and green onion are perfect candidates for this potted practice. Just make sure you…
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Monsanto, RoundUp and Junk Science
By Michael Hansen, Ph.D • Senior Scientist with Consumers Union Last weekend demonstrators joined a March Against Monsanto in some 428 cities in 38 countries, including more than 240 cities in the U.S. alone. What exactly has so many people riled up? Monsanto, of course, is an agrichemical and biotech giant, responsible for more than…
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5 Delicious, Plant-Based Salad Recipes for Spring
Spring is the perfect time for salads. And plant-based salads are the way to go. So grab some fresh ingredients from your garden, the farmers market, your local CSA, or the grocery store, and soon you can create tasty salads for you and your family. Maybe you need some salad ideas? We’ve got some just…
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Processed Vs. Natural Foods: A Children’s Story to Watch with Your Kids
Getting your kids to eat fresh fruits and vegetables can be difficult, especially when you consider all the bright packaging and money — approximately $2 billion per year — food companies spend to market their foods to children. But the video below is a great way to introduce the concept of processed vs. natural foods…
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News: Walmart, Nation’s Biggest Food Seller, Adopts Principles for More Humane Treatment of Farm Animals
By Wayne Pacelle • Originally posted on HumaneSociety.org On May 22, Walmart, one of the world’s biggest companies – and the nation’s biggest food seller by a long shot – announced it has adopted the “five freedoms” principles for farm animals, effectively renouncing the use of extreme confinement and other abusive practices in animal agriculture,…
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Infographic: A Guide to Plant-Powered Cooking with Herbs
Herbs can help you create delicious meals you’ll love to eat. But many people don’t know how to use them. If you think your meals are lacking in flavor or excitement — or even if you enjoy your foods but simply want to spice things up a bit — adding the right herbs while cooking…
