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Potatoes Get Senate Protection on School Lunch Menus – NYTimes.com
Thanks to the much loved french fry… The potato was almost banned from schools. WASHINGTON — The Senate stood up Tuesday for the humble white potato and rebuffed an effort by President Obama to limit its consumption by millions of … Continue reading
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Food Ark – Potato Variety – Pictures, More From National Geographic Magazine
There are a lot of different types of potatoes out there in the world, and some of them are stranger than others… Here’s a neat article on those different potatoes! Unlike the handful of varieties in U.S. markets, potatoes in … Continue reading
Tainted seafood reaching U.S., experts say – Health – Food safety – msnbc.com
Blech…. here’s another reason to not eat seafood… also just a FYI, most meat products have at least some of this going on. Filthy seafood infected with bacteria or tainted with drugs and antibiotics banned in the U.S. is finding … Continue reading
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Global Food Disparity: A Photo Diary
Wow. Quite an interesting photo essay. Click here to check ‘er out.
Mac Users 80% more likely to be Vegetarian
This is a neat little article about the differences between PC and Mac users. I, myself am in the ‘neither’ category, as I use Linux, not Mac, or Windows (Though in the more recent releases of Ubuntu… it’s starting to … Continue reading
Chicago Scientists Warn Against Starbucks’ New ‘Massive’ Drink – AOL Health
Well, a drink that is bigger than your belly can make your belly bigger… An analysis by Loyola University Health System in Chicago claims the giant drink, which can pack as many as 230 calories a pop, could lead everyday … Continue reading
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We’re coming back!
Beth and I are getting ready to head back from Chef School, We learned a lot of new recipes, and will be preparing to use them later. See you soon! – Peder Erickson
Yup. This is what happens…
When developing countries ditch their calorie dilute diets and adopt calorie dense western-style eating. Very sad.
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Government and Dairy
Interesting story about the government’s role in dairy consumption recommendations versus its branch promoting dairy. The original story. Commentary by a professor of nutrition. Reaction to the story.
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Very Cool News
Hey, I couldn’t help but notice that former President Clinton has discovered Dr. Esselstyn as well! We’ve been using his information to reverse Maury’s heart disease for around 8 years. It works like a charm. I hope he sticks with … Continue reading