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  1. Kale and the Immune System Kale and the Immune System March 7, 2012

    Comparing the immune system-boosting effect of cooked versus raw kale.

  2. Bacon and Botulism Bacon and Botulism February 27, 2012

    The nitrite preservatives in processed meats such as bologna, bacon, ham, and hot dogs form carcinogenic nitrosamines but also reduce the growth of botulism bacteria, forcing regulators to strike a balance between consumers risking cancer or a deadly form of food poisoning.

  3. Anti Up on the Veggies Anti Up on the Veggies January 26, 2012

    Greens rank highest in chemical antioxidant assays (such as ORAC, TEAC, TRAP, and FRAP), but which vegetables lead the pack when cellular antioxidant activity is measured?

  4. Dietary Guidelines: Progressing From Pyramid to Plate Dietary Guidelines: Progressing From Pyramid to Plate November 7, 2011

    MyPlate represents a significant improvement over the USDA Food Guide Pyramid.

  5. New Dietary Guidelines for Americans New Dietary Guidelines for Americans November 4, 2011

    Following the recommendations of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee to “shift food intake patterns to a more plant-based diet,” the latest USDA guidelines include a vegan adaptation.

  1. Dietary Guidelines: Advisory Committee Conflicts of Interest Dietary Guidelines: Advisory Committee Conflicts of Interest November 3, 2011

    The USDA Dietary Guidelines Committee has been made of up individuals funded by McDonald’s, Coca Cola, the Sugar Association, the American Meat Institute, candy bar companies, and the egg and dairy boards.

  2. Dietary Guidelines: Science Versus Corporate Interests Dietary Guidelines: Science Versus Corporate Interests November 2, 2011

    The USDA Dietary Guidelines Committee stands accused of ignoring the science to justify its recommendation to eat meat.

  3. Dietary Guidelines: It’s All Greek to the USDA Dietary Guidelines: It’s All Greek to the USDA October 31, 2011

    Unlike the United States, where the agriculture department is the lead agency on formulating dietary recommendations, other countries such as Greece rely on their health department. What do their dietary guidelines look like?

  4. Dietary Guidelines: From Dairies to Berries Dietary Guidelines: From Dairies to Berries October 28, 2011

    The success story in Finland shows that science-based dietary guidelines can save millions of lives.

  5. Dietary Guidelines: The First 25 Years Dietary Guidelines: The First 25 Years October 27, 2011

    How have the Dietary Guidelines for Americans evolved over the years since they were first issued in 1980?

  1. Dietary Guidelines: Just Say No Dietary Guidelines: Just Say No October 26, 2011

    What happens when the twin mandates of the USDA to both promote agribusiness and protect our nation’s health come into conflict?

  2. Dietary Guidelines: USDA Conflicts of Interest Dietary Guidelines: USDA Conflicts of Interest October 25, 2011

    The mission of the U.S. Department of Agriculture is to promote agribusiness. At the same time, USDA is the agency primarily tasked with developing the nutrition guidelines.

  3. Dietary Guidelines: With a Grain of Big Salt Dietary Guidelines: With a Grain of Big Salt October 21, 2011

    The National Dairy Council teams up with the Salt Institute to downplay the risk of sodium in the American diet.

  4. Dietary Guidelines: Corporate Guidance Dietary Guidelines: Corporate Guidance October 20, 2011

    Nearly 2,000 comments were submitted to the U.S. Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. Watch what the Sugar Association, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, and the chewing gum company Wrigley’s had to say.

  5. Nation’s Diet in Crisis Nation’s Diet in Crisis October 19, 2011

    Survey reveals the vast majority of Americans are not eating healthy even by U.S. dietary guideline standards.