Tag: TakePart
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Big Food aims to kill mandatory GMO labels before year’s end
By Jason Best • Originally published on TakePart Food makers want the Senate to pass a bill that would make labeling voluntary and supersede state-level laws. There’s no doubt about it: The food industry is counting on you to be distracted at this busy time of year, what with all those visions of sugarplums, etc.,…
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Drinking Diet Soda and Not Losing Weight? Blame Your Gut Bacteria
By Jason Best • Originally published on September 18, 2014 on TakePart For a while now, scientists have been gathering compelling evidence that the artificial sweeteners found in diet soda and a slew of processed foods sometimes do the exact opposite of what they’re supposed to. Instead of helping us shed pounds, they increase our…
