It is National Nutrition Month and this week I want to share with you some insight on what you need to know about food labels. The confusing and bureaucratic-filled process by which the United States came to pass our food labeling system is overwhelming – and a topic for another blog post. However, just know the United States Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services are required to revisit the guidelines every five years. These two government agencies appoint a joint committee, review research, and determine the final design and text. The lobbyist for organizations such as the Grocery Manufacturers of America; the American Society for…
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5 Easy Healthy Habits For 2020
Happy New Year Fellow Foodies! Please note that I may earn a small commission from purchases made through product links in this post. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Have you made any resolutions about your health for 2020? Let’s face it, we are all getting older and have come to the realization, that our physical health should be a top priority. Don’t spend all your time searching the world wide web for advice on the latest diet fad, or what food, this week, is “bad,” for us to eat… Instead, stay right here…read on…and join me in making 2020 the most healthy year yet! I admit,…
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Are You Eating Bioengineered Food?
In the United States, I feel I have a right to know what is in our food supply and how our food is grown. Global food policy research conducted by the Center for Food Safety confirms that 64 countries, including member nations of the European Union, Russia, China, Brazil, Australia, Turkey and South Africa require standards of mandatory GE food labeling. The United States is NOT included on the list of governments providing open, accurate information on the source of foods on grocery shelves. Hence, why I am such a supporter of GMO (genetically modified organisms) labeling. As the spread of commercialized genetically engineered food products increase, the number of…
