California

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• March 15, 2013
  Prunes vs. Metamucil vs. Vegan Diet

  The average number of bowel movements a week is compared between those eating prunes, those taking a fiber supplement, and those eating a strictly plant-based diet.
• October 26, 2012
  Pollutants in Californian Breast Tissue

  Levels of flame retardant chemical pollutants (PBDE) in the tissues of women from around the world are compared.
• September 14, 2012
  Slimming the Gecko

  A workplace dietary intervention study at GEICO corporate headquarters demonstrates the power of plant-based eating.
• June 7, 2012
  Heavy Metals in Protein Powder Supplements

  A Consumer Reports investigation into the safety of protein supplements found that more than half exceed the California prop 65 "Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act" action levels.
• April 2, 2012
  Breast Cancer Survival and Soy

  All three human studies on soy and breast cancer survival suggest that soy in sufficient amounts may improve survival in women diagnosed with breast cancer.
• November 16, 2011
  Nutrition Bill Doctored in the California Senate

  California Senate Bill 380 to require nutrition education for physicians was passed, but not before it was gutted.
• November 15, 2011
  California Medical Association Tries to Kill Nutrition Bill

  California State Senator Mark Wyland struggles between his conscience and his campaign contributor in deciding whether or not to vote for a bill that would require physicians to learn nutrition.
• November 14, 2011
  Medical Associations Oppose Bill to Mandate Nutrition Training

  Physician trade groups such as the California Medical Association came out in opposition of a bill requiring doctors get 7 hours of nutrition training anytime before 2017.