June 25, 2010
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/30/health/nutrition/30recipehealth.html?emc=tnt&tntemail1=y
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
NY Times Recipe - Asparagus and Herb Lasagna
By Martha Rose Shulman
June 25, 2010
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/30/health/nutrition/30recipehealth.html?emc=tnt&tntemail1=y
June 25, 2010
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/30/health/nutrition/30recipehealth.html?emc=tnt&tntemail1=y
Grist Article - Wall Street bets on JBS takeover of pork giant Smithfield
By Tom Philpott
June 29, 2010
"As the chart to the left shows, the great bulk of the meat consumed in the United States comes from just four large, powerful companies. Three of them -- Tyson, Smithfield, Cargill -- will be familiar to most readers; the fourth isn't exactly a household name. Over the last two years, a Brazilian beef-packing conglomerate called JBS has come barreling into the U.S. meat market, taking advantage of a weak dollar and economic troubles among top domestic players...."
http://www.grist.org/article/food-wall-street-bets-on-jbs-takeover-of-pork-giant-smithfield/
June 29, 2010
"As the chart to the left shows, the great bulk of the meat consumed in the United States comes from just four large, powerful companies. Three of them -- Tyson, Smithfield, Cargill -- will be familiar to most readers; the fourth isn't exactly a household name. Over the last two years, a Brazilian beef-packing conglomerate called JBS has come barreling into the U.S. meat market, taking advantage of a weak dollar and economic troubles among top domestic players...."http://www.grist.org/article/food-wall-street-bets-on-jbs-takeover-of-pork-giant-smithfield/
Food Safety News Article - Airline Food Lacks Adequate Safety Precautions
By Laurel Curran
June 30, 2010
"...Airline meals do not enjoy a reputation for excellence, and unfortunately taste is not all that this food appears to be lacking. As reported in USA Today, most airline food also lacks adequate attention to food safety. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently released reports highlighting a number of serious food safety infractions at the three leading airline food supply kitchens..."
http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2010/06/airline-food-lacks-adequate-safety-precautions/
June 30, 2010
"...Airline meals do not enjoy a reputation for excellence, and unfortunately taste is not all that this food appears to be lacking. As reported in USA Today, most airline food also lacks adequate attention to food safety. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently released reports highlighting a number of serious food safety infractions at the three leading airline food supply kitchens..."
http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2010/06/airline-food-lacks-adequate-safety-precautions/
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
NY Times Article - Tuna's End
By Paul Greenberg
June 21, 2010
This article is a devastating yet fascinating read, and though quite long it is well worth the time it takes to read it. Tracing the history of the bluefin tuna, its unique traits as a species, and how our increasing demand for it as sushi and otherwise has caused the bluefin (among other fish species) to severely diminish in number, Greenberg's article strongly conveys how desperately we need to find an alternative to our current (over)fishing methods, in spite of the limitations posed by cultural tradition, the challenges of ocean regulation, the politics of fishing regulation, and the many other obstacles preventing this issue from being resolved.
The article as it appears in NY Times Magazine is adapted from Paul Greenberg's forthcoming book, Four Fish: The Future of the Last Wild Food, which I have added to my "to-read" list.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/27/magazine/27Tuna-t.html?pagewanted=all
June 21, 2010
This article is a devastating yet fascinating read, and though quite long it is well worth the time it takes to read it. Tracing the history of the bluefin tuna, its unique traits as a species, and how our increasing demand for it as sushi and otherwise has caused the bluefin (among other fish species) to severely diminish in number, Greenberg's article strongly conveys how desperately we need to find an alternative to our current (over)fishing methods, in spite of the limitations posed by cultural tradition, the challenges of ocean regulation, the politics of fishing regulation, and the many other obstacles preventing this issue from being resolved.
The article as it appears in NY Times Magazine is adapted from Paul Greenberg's forthcoming book, Four Fish: The Future of the Last Wild Food, which I have added to my "to-read" list.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/27/magazine/27Tuna-t.html?pagewanted=all
The Daily Green's Vegetarian 4th of July Menu
Check out this Daily Green slideshow of delicious food recipes and beverage suggestions here, among them Bulgur Bean Burgers and Grilled Vegetable Tostadas.
AP Article - Move over fruit, meat-flavored vokdas moving in
By Mark Thiessen
June 29, 2010
"The Alaska Distillery in Wasilla just recently launched its Smoked Salmon Flavored Vodka, about a year after the Seattle-based Black Rock Spirits introduced a bacon-flavored vodka. Both savory spirits were intended to complement Bloody Marys, but are finding wider uses among mixologists...."
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5geANbIFrpFV6jHyfelRQWtqwBOXwD9GKS2U00
June 29, 2010
"The Alaska Distillery in Wasilla just recently launched its Smoked Salmon Flavored Vodka, about a year after the Seattle-based Black Rock Spirits introduced a bacon-flavored vodka. Both savory spirits were intended to complement Bloody Marys, but are finding wider uses among mixologists...."
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5geANbIFrpFV6jHyfelRQWtqwBOXwD9GKS2U00
TakePart Post - Take Action: Say "No" to HFCS (High Fructose Corn Syrup)
June 29, 2010
"Mystery sweetener High Fructose Corn Syrup, or HFCS, shows up in everything from soda to salad dressing. Sign this no-HFCS pledge, and read the ingredient lists on the food you eat—it may curb your appetite."
While almost impossible to eliminate entirely, HFCS is among my personal top three food items to avoid: (1) soda (which has HFCS), (2) fast food, and (3) foods with HFCS and hydrogenated oils. Doing away with these three things is a major step towards better health and more conscious eating habits.
"Mystery sweetener High Fructose Corn Syrup, or HFCS, shows up in everything from soda to salad dressing. Sign this no-HFCS pledge, and read the ingredient lists on the food you eat—it may curb your appetite."
While almost impossible to eliminate entirely, HFCS is among my personal top three food items to avoid: (1) soda (which has HFCS), (2) fast food, and (3) foods with HFCS and hydrogenated oils. Doing away with these three things is a major step towards better health and more conscious eating habits.
LA Times Article - FDA urges less antibiotics in meat
By Andrew Zajac
June 29, 2010
"Reporting from Washington — Meat producers should use certain antibiotics only to assure animal health and stop using the drugs to increase production and promote growth, the Food and Drug Administration said Monday. The recommendation to cut back on the use of antimicrobial drugs comes amid rising concern that extensive use in animals contributes to antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria afflicting humans...."
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-fda-antibiotics-20100629,0,4918781.story
See recent post titled "Antibiotic Use in Livestock Production: New FDA Guidance" on the Agricultural Law blog for more about this issue.
June 29, 2010
"Reporting from Washington — Meat producers should use certain antibiotics only to assure animal health and stop using the drugs to increase production and promote growth, the Food and Drug Administration said Monday. The recommendation to cut back on the use of antimicrobial drugs comes amid rising concern that extensive use in animals contributes to antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria afflicting humans...."
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-fda-antibiotics-20100629,0,4918781.story
See recent post titled "Antibiotic Use in Livestock Production: New FDA Guidance" on the Agricultural Law blog for more about this issue.
Sunday, June 27, 2010
TakePart Post - Chipotle Swaps Junk Mail for Healthy School Lunches
By Megan Begard
June 26, 2010
"Junk mail. Junk food. Junk yards. Not exactly words that have you jumping for more, are they? That's the point Chipotle wants to make with its new campaign called "No Junk." The basic premise: nobody wants junk—not in our inboxes, not in our food. It works like this: you forward the junk email you don't want to Chipotle, and Chipotle—in collaboration with the nonprofit The Lunch Box—will work to get rid of junk in schools, replacing bad nutrition with tools for better options...."
http://www.takepart.com/news/2010/06/25/chipotle-swaps-junk-mail-for-healthy-school-lunches
June 26, 2010
"Junk mail. Junk food. Junk yards. Not exactly words that have you jumping for more, are they? That's the point Chipotle wants to make with its new campaign called "No Junk." The basic premise: nobody wants junk—not in our inboxes, not in our food. It works like this: you forward the junk email you don't want to Chipotle, and Chipotle—in collaboration with the nonprofit The Lunch Box—will work to get rid of junk in schools, replacing bad nutrition with tools for better options...."
http://www.takepart.com/news/2010/06/25/chipotle-swaps-junk-mail-for-healthy-school-lunches
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