Deepak Chopra, M.D. is an endocrinologist turned alternative medicine specialist, and I’m a huge fan of his work. In this conversation, Chopra gets into the issues and concerns surrounding this new genetically modified crop and GMOs in general.
Mike Tyson on His Vegan Diet: “I wish I was born this way.” [VIDEO]
April 19, 2011 By
Last August, I wrote about Mike Tyson’s transformation to veganism. At the time, he had been vegan for 8 months. While he was very enthusiastic about the diet and said he felt great (“I get these explosions of energy. I don’t know how long they last, but they’re like explosions. So powerful.”), I’m sure I wasn’t the only one wondering if he would stick to it.
Making School Lunches Healthier with Home Town Farms – Ecopreneurist
April 19, 2011 By
Fighting childhood obesity, helping schools save money, and saving the planet with Ecopreneur Dan Gibbs.
Yogurt: Boost Your Snacks.
April 19, 2011 By
Looking for a way to make your snacks stay with you longer? Try adding yogurt to your regimen.
What I’ve Learned On the Farm This Season
April 19, 2011 By
This season I went from being a lowly farm intern to managing a 5-acre organic farm. So yeah, I’m in way over my head. But I’m learning fast, and a lot of what I’m learning might be applicable to the challenges you’re facing in your home garden!
Truth in Labeling: Tell Congress You Want Labels on GE Salmon
April 19, 2011 By
The FDA is close to approving genetically engineered salmon, despite concerns about its effects on our health and the environment.
NYC Next to Ban Toys in Unhealthy Fast Food Meals (i.e. Happy Meals)?
April 18, 2011 By
If you’ve been a regular reader of Eat Drink Better, you know that we covered the San Francisco Happy Meal toy ban pretty extensively. And in December, I wrote a story titled “More Happy Meal Toy Bans on the Way?” in response to some push in Wisconsin to enact a similar ban.
Well, now, a little city in the Northeast that sometimes goes by the nickname “the Big Apple” is looking at implementing a similar ban as well. Yeah, you may have heard of this place, officially called New York City (formerly New Amsterdam).
