In their “Debunkary” section, io9 follows along NPR‘s footsteps and posts an article about how ORGANIC FOODS ARE NOT MORE NUTRITIOUS!! [ that’s me shouting to present my sarcastic shock and awe ]. They even claim that “A recent study suggests the $27 billion organic food industry is based on a myth.“ OK, ok. I…
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FUD of the Day: NPR – Why Organic Food May Not Be Healthier For You
Here’s your FUD for the day – courtesy of NPR no less – Why Organic Food May Not Be Healthier For You Yes, organics is a $29 billion dollar industry, and still growing. Something is pulling us toward those organic veggies that are grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers. But if you’re thinking that organic…
Japan Sets Radiation Standards For Fish
So what happens when you dump radioactive toxic water into the ocean? The fishes become radioactive! And how do you get people to eat radioactive fish? Set a standard that says how much radiation in fish is OK! Which is what Japan is doing: Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano says the government will apply the…
LiveScience – 7 Diet Tricks That Really Work
LiveScience has some really important tips for dieters IMHO. I’ve lost about 40 lbs since last year and have had no trouble keeping it off following these rules… Read about the tips here…7 Diet Tricks That Really Work | Tips to Lose Weight | Structured Meal Times & Eat Low Glycemic Index Foods | LiveScience.
A New Name for High-Fructose Corn Syrup – NYTimes.com
Here comes the corn industry again: The Corn Refiners Association, which represents firms that make the syrup, has been trying to improve the image of the much maligned sweetener with ad campaigns promoting it as a natural ingredient made from corn. Now, the group has petitioned the United States Food and Drug Administration to start…
Forced To Buy Health Insurance
Under Sen. Ron Wyden’s the proposed Senate Bill, people who refuse to buy health insurance will be fined over $1000/year. Called “shared responsibility payments,” the fines would be set at least half the cost of basic medical coverage, according to the legislation. I’m sorry, I didn’t vote Democratic so they can fine me for not…
More On Healthcare
The legislation bandied about by the Dems will require, -force-, people to buy in health insurance. Senior House Democrats drafting health care legislation are considering slapping an unspecified financial penalty on anyone who refuses to purchase affordable health insurance, a key committee chairman said Monday. Plus, they want to add more taxes in order to…
Forcing Employers To Provide Healthcare
Sen. Edward M. Kennedy’s health committee drafted a bill that would require employers to offer health care to employees or pay a penalty and would require everyone to purchase insurance. In addition, private companies would have to compete with a new, government-sponsored, health care plan. First of all, the government shouldn’t be forcing people to…
EPA Might Not Act To Limit Rocket Fuel In Drinking Water
You read it right. There is rocket fuel in drinking water, “found in at least 395 sites in 35 states”. It’s called perchlorate. And the EPA – the ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Agency- rather than pushing for safe standards, pushing for cleanup, for both health and environmental reasons, has been twiddling their thumbs for years, has been…
Sick Cows in Hamburger Supply
This is why I try to avoid, or at least limit, my meat consumption. The president of a slaughterhouse at the heart of the largest meat recall denied under oath on Wednesday, but then grudgingly admitted, that his company had apparently introduced sick cows into the hamburger supply. Here’s a link to the video <CAUTION: It’s…