If you have not been following the soda tax controversy lately, here’s a quick update. In the past year, Capitol Hill and even the President have said that taxing sugary soft drinks may be a good way to reduce consumption … Continue reading
Should There be a “Local” Label for Foods?
Organic food gets a nice seal of approval from the USDA that we can all see on the package. And meats imported from abroad must be labeled with their country of origin. (COOL Legislation). But some markings on foods are … Continue reading
California to Ban Antibiotics In Livestock?
Image via Wikipedia Did you know that antibiotics are regularly added to livestock feed in the US? This may change if California’s State Senate passes a bill… …that would bar ranchers and farmers, starting in 2015, from giving feed containing … Continue reading
Calorie Information – Now at a Pizza Hut Near You
Americans spend over 40% of their food dollars outside the home, in restaurants and fast food chains. Many experts see these meals as a prime contributor to the obesity epidemic, as fast food tends to be nutritionally inferior to home … Continue reading