The CDC recently saw backlash after warning people not to eat raw cookie dough.
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Business Insider: How the Beyond Burger and the Impossible Burger actually compare when it comes to calories, sodium, and more
As plant-based “meat” takes America by storm, many people may be wondering what they are actually eating.
The two top makers of plant-based meat alternatives in the US are Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat. And, many customers might find themselves wondering which of the rivals best fits their nutritional needs.
Article: From alkaline diets to turmeric, eight of the biggest nutrition lies
From alkaline diets to turmeric, eight of the biggest nutrition lies
Consumer Health: What are the health benefits of acai berries? / Mayo Clinic
Acai berries: Superfood or hype?
The acai (ah-sigh-EE) berry is a grapelike fruit harvested from acai palm trees, which are native to the rainforests of South America. Like other berries, acai berries contain antioxidants and fiber. Some proponents call them a superfood, claiming they help various health concerns, including arthritis, weight loss, high cholesterol and erectile dysfunction. Does research support these health claims? Learn more from Katherine Zeratsky, a Mayo Clinic registered dietitian nutritionist.
Gut bacteria: The surprising impact of viruses / Medical News Today
The microbiome plays a vital role in health. A recent study has investigated how viruses that kill gut bacteria influence these microbes. The findings make an already complicated picture much more so.
Canada to ban single-use plastics/ PBS
Canada will ban single-use plastics as early as 2021, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday.
Trudeau said the specific items to be banned will be determined based on a science-based review, but the government is considering items such as water bottles, plastic bags and straws.
EXTENSION CORNER: Organic vs. all natural — what’s the difference / NWF DAILY NEWS
By Amy Burgess / Special to The Times
When asked the difference between organic goods and those labeled all natural, eco-friendly or naturally grown, consumers may respond that these are one and the same. In reality, they are different.
In 1990, the federal Organic Foods Production Act established the National Organic Program to support specialty crop producers, organic farmers and the standards for producing, handling and processing organically grown agricultural products.
Poll: Majority Want To Keep Abortion Legal, But They Also Want Restrictions
“An NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist survey found that three-quarters of Americans want the Supreme Court to uphold Roe v. Wade. But there is also complexity — and contradiction — in respondents’ views”
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