In his book, Fat Profits (Howling Hound Press, 2012), Bruce Bradley discusses unappetizing secrets of the food industry that they would rather you not know about. Here are five dirty little secrets of food manufacturers: 1. Cruel, inhumane, and unsanitary conditions for factory-farmed livestock. 2. Toxic artificial sweeteners that cause brain cell damage when combined with common […]
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Are All Food Additives Guaranteed To Be Safe?
I almost titled this post: Does the FDA Test and Validate the Safety of the Additives Found in Our Foods? To both questions, the answer is an unqualified “No”! The truth of the matter is that no one is looking out for you, the consumer, and your health; you are responsible for your own health. […]
How to Read Labels for “Genewashing”
Naturally Savvy has an interesting article about “Genewashing,” or the deceptive practice of implying that a product is free of GMOs, when in fact, it isn’t. The genewashing article makes some great points that conscious label-readers should remember. 1. When a product claims it contains some GMO-free or organic ingredients, it doesn’t necessarily mean that […]
The Cyclospora Lesson: It’s Easy to Get Parasites
What we’re learning from the current outbreak of cyclospora parasites in the U.S. is that even if we live in a western, modern society, we are still susceptible to parasitic infections. Of course, foreign travel, especially if you visit remote or under-developed areas, is a common source of parasites in Westerners, though not the only […]
Will Cast Aluminum Cookware Work The Same As Cast Iron Cookware?
Reader question: Possible addition to your Dutch Oven Deals blog post: I spotted these Art & Cuisine cast aluminum cocottes at Amazon.com, at just under $40 for the 2.5qt size in a gorgeous purple. This appears to have a metal lid knob & handles, too. The only thing is that it’s manufacturer-rated oven-safe to only 400 […]
