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Global Food
Explores how all countries depend on each other for food and how trade policy and regulations impact food supply, safety, and prices.
Sustainable Agriculture
Explores the balance between feeding a growing global population without compromising the environment, animal or human welfare, and food safety.
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Nutrition
News, views, and tips on the marketing integrity of our food choices as it pertains to diet, health, and food safety.
Latest Posts
In the News: European Court Hinders CRISPR Technology
The European Court of Justice recently ruled that CRISPR technology must undergo the same extensive regulatory approval process as GMOs.
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Is Salt Worth its Salt?
There is Himalayan salt, Pink Salt, Grey Salt, Black, Salt, Blue Salt, Coarse Salt, Flakey Salt… What makes them different? Is there a type of salt that is more nutritious?
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Is Glyphosate Safe?
Glyphosate is the most widely used weed killer in the world. Between a recent jury award to a groundskeeper who regularly used Roundup and headlines claiming glyphosate residues in our food, what is going on?
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Frozen Fruits & Veggies: Is Fresh Always Best?
When it comes to produce, is fresh always best? Or is frozen produce equally as nutritious? Also, let’s find out how to prepare our homegrown veggies for a deep freeze so we can continue enjoying them for the months to come!
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The 3 Triggers of Chronic Inflammation
Are you inflamed? There are three main reasons your body could have chronic inflammation: digestive issues, obesity, and ingesting too many toxins.
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Carbon Dioxide – The Dance of Life
Without carbon and carbon dioxide we would have unpleasantly cold temperatures, no plants to eat, and no trees to keep the earth in balance.
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Juice is Not Worth the Squeeze
Children’s excessive consumption of juice has been linked to an increased risk of weight gain, cavities, blood pressure, cholesterol and hyperactivity. So why are we feeding our kids this stuff?
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Is Honey Healthier than Sugar?
Is honey a healthier sweetener than sugar? We wanted to learn more about what is in honey and how this delicious sweetener is made.
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Is Cold-Pressed Juice Healthier than a Smoothie?
Cold-pressed juices are very popular these days. But when you juice fruits and vegetables, you remove almost all of the fiber from your favorite produce and leave behind a lot of sugar.
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