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GMO-Free Germany: Five Dozen Countries Now Ban or Label GMO Crops

Mar 31, 2016 07:48AM

Germany has followed Scotland’s lead in the European Union by blocking the use of GMOs (genetically modified organisms) in agriculture.

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DARK Act Defeated: Senate Vote Reflects Citizen Demands

Mar 31, 2016 07:47AM

The Deny Americans the Right to Know, or DARK Act, was defeated in the U.S. Senate, representing a major victory for consumers.

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Edible Heirlooms: Old-Fashioned Fruits and Veggies Return to the Table

Mar 31, 2016 07:47AM ● By Avery Mack

The healthy, tasty, GMO-free varieties of produce that our grandparents enjoyed are making a comeback.

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Diabetes and Nutrition

Mar 01, 2016 05:30PM ● By Othon Molina

With refined processing of foods, we’ve seen an increase in diabetes.

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Jackie’s Happy Plate: Tucson Food Photographer Blogs and Cooks

Mar 01, 2016 05:25PM ● By Suzie Agrillo

Jackie Alpers is an award-winning food photographer who writes, cooks and styles recipes in her northeast-side Tucson studio

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Tower Garden Growing System

Mar 01, 2016 05:13PM

David Rupley, Jr., M.D.(H), the medical director of Coyote Healing Center, is offering an introduction to the Tower Garden—an aeroponic grow...

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New Line of All-Natural Products at JJ’s Pantry

Mar 01, 2016 05:11PM

JJ’s Pantry has released a new line of all-natural Dessert Dip Mixes, which can be used as a dip for fruit, graham crackers, cookies or cake...

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Local Chef Named Finalist in 2016 Women of Influence Awards

Mar 01, 2016 05:08PM

Chef Mary Steiger, of Gourmet Girls Gluten Free Bakery/Bistro, has been named a finalist in the 2016 Women of Influence Awards in the catego...

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Meaty Truths: Choosing Meat that’s Sustainable and Safe

Feb 29, 2016 03:15PM ● By Melinda Hemmelgarn

When it comes to steaks, hamburgers and other red meats on the menu, what’s better for the environment turns out to better for animals and people, too.

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Apple Munching Makes for Healthier Shopping: Eating this Fruit Helps Consumers Make Better Choices

Feb 29, 2016 02:55PM

People that ate an apple before grocery shopping stocked their cart with a healthier portion of fruits and vegetables.

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Nixing Monsanto: Guatemala Just Says No

Feb 29, 2016 02:54PM

Following widespread public protests, Guatemala repealed a law that formerly gave Monsanto the right to plant its genetically modified seeds in ancestral lands.

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Food Fight: College Cafeterias Lead the Way in Sustainable Eating

Feb 29, 2016 02:54PM

Students can increasingly find healthy, sustainable options and locally-sourced food in their dining halls.

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Critter Cuisine: Edible Insects Can Help Feed the Planet

Feb 29, 2016 02:54PM

Eating insects may invoke an instinctive yuck factor, but bugs are packed with nutrients and protein.

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Surging Organics: Costco Shoots Past Whole Foods Market

Feb 29, 2016 02:54PM

As organic produce becomes more popular and available, Costco has become its number one seller in the U.S.

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Taste the Rainbow,: Expand Your Palate with New Colorful Veggies

Feb 29, 2016 02:54PM ● By Judith Fertig

While about half of America’s vegetable consumption is stuck in a rut of tomatoes and potatoes, supermarket aisles overflow with exotic and healthier options.

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