GMO

If Whole Foods and Fast Food fell in love and made a baby, Chipotle would be it's name. I never thought I would sing the praises of a fast food joint. But Chipotle's policies spun my head around. I can't help but feel happy it is a big player in the food scene. We need…

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Keeping up with bills passing Congress can be something of a full-time job. And the bills Congress passes affects every aspect of our lives, whether we understand it or not. How are we to keep up with congressional legislation, and talk to our representatives about our concerns, when keeping up is a demanding (if not…

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As a Registered Dietitian, I'm deeply concerned about our food supply because it is increasingly expensive and degraded in nutrition. I've followed the movement to label genetically engineered (GE) foods since the labeling movements began in 2011. As a "food & nutrition expert", it's my duty to understand and observe our food manufacturing, food production,…

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Carole Bartolotto, a respected and seasoned dietitian and Huffington Post blogger, opens up about her concerns regarding Genetically Modified Organisims (GMOs). She made headlines earlier this year after her controversial dismissal from a committee tasked with setting policy on GMOs. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (aka "The Academy") was overdue for updating its policy…

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Join me as I talk to Cindy Black about labeling genetically engineered foods. Cindy is a passionate advocate for labeling, and shares her in-depth knowledge into the fight for the rights of labeling. We cover A LOT in this interview, including the following. How the labeling will work: How has GMO impacted farmers to date?…

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Ready for a lively conversation about the controversy of genetically modified organisms (GMOs)? In this interview with Pamm Larry, a passionate GMO-labeling activist, we hear her perspective about the impact of genetic engineering. Pamm is credited with bringing Proposition 37 ballot intiative to the California voters in 2012. She is a figure much admired by…

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Feeling confused about the labeling of genetically engineered (GE) foods? That's the result of more than $17 million dollars of funding from GE companies to help defeat labeling in Washington. Their ads are confusing to consumers, who simply want the right to know what foods they are eating. But GE companies, like Monsanto, Dow, Dupont,…

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Last year, USA today asked Coca-Cola’s President of North American Brands Katie Bayne, “What do you say to those who believe that sugar — particularly in soft drinks — works on the brain like an addictive substance?” Her reply: “There is no scientific evidence.” Meet one of many junk-food corporations who sponsor nutrition education in…

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"It's like inviting Marlboro to a cardiology conference." A food fight for integrity is happening among dietitians and Big Food companies. It impacts how our children and the public perceive foods which could be harming them. This issue is about integrity. It's big, and we need support from you, the public. (more…)

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