How To Grow A Burger
Thanks to advances in cell cultivation, researchers are closer than ever to growing real, edible meat in labs. And those Franken-burgers (and Franken-nuggets) might just help save the planet.
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Nutrition
Can Eating Bacteria Make You Sexier?
We all know our diet has a direct effect on how we look and feel. Now, surprising new research shows that mice develop a certain sexy “swagger” after eating probiotics. Does this apply to humans as well?
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The Return Of The Twinkie
The food-like product known as the twinkie is about to make a major comeback. Here’s a look at the 39 ingredients inside—including chemicals found in rocket fuel, glue, limestone, shampoo, and more.
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The City That Ended Hunger
Back in the ’60s, Frances Moore Lappé realized that hunger is caused by a scarcity of democracy, not food. Then, a collective of courageous women farmers showed her how to change that.
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Breaking News: ‘Monsanto Protection Act’ Approved By Congress
It appears Monsanto has successfully slipped a law through Congress that will allow it to continue selling genetically modified products even if a federal judge orders them off the market.
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Can You Trust Whole Foods?
Whole Foods says it will label all products that contain GMOs by 2018. But considering the company’s past, can we trust a natural-food giant that thinks about its bottom line – money – 24/7?
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Americans Are Eating Fewer Calories, So Why Are We Still Obese?
After years of piling it on, Americans are now eating less fast food and fewer calories overall. But if that’s the case—why are obesity rates still sky high?
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11 Health Foods That Can Kill You
Nutritional advice is often full of nonsense. Here are the top 11 “health foods” that are actually very harmful, along with the research to back it up.
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Foods Identified As ‘Whole Grain’ Not Always Healthy
The health benefits of switching from refined to whole-grain foods are well-established. But if you’re at the store, you should know that many products are often “whole grain” in name only.
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Major Grocer To Label Foods With Gene-Modified Content
Whole Foods is raising the bar on GMO labeling, in a move that could radically change the food industry for good.
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Coca-Cola: Obesity Is Your Fault, Not Ours!
Coca-Cola just launched a multi-million dollar PR campaign to convince Americans that soft drinks have nothing to do with the nation’s obesity epidemic. Does it make a strong case? You be the judge!
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What Are The Benefits Of Eating Colors?
In Chinese culture, a colorful diet is often the best medicine. Now, scientists are doing their part to reveal the healing power of fruits and vegetables, by color.
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