According to a recent report from the Environmental Working Group, here in the U.S. we eat an average of 193 pounds of GMOs each year, and a typical American adult weighs 179 pounds. So, what can we do about it?
Food Fact: The average American drinks 222 bottles of water annually.
Americans are also drinking a lot more energy drinks and sports drinks, but soda is still America’s most popular drink.
Food Fact: China’s Meat Consumption is Now Double that in the US
China now consumes more than 25 percent of the meat eaten worldwide.
Food Fact: Vermont’s GMO Right to Know Act
On April 20, 2012 Vermont’s GMO Right to Know Act passed out of committee. The bill would require labels on GE foods on store shelves and passed 9-1 in favor. [ … ]
Food Fact: Increase in US Food Waste
Food waste here in the U.S. has increased by almost 50% per capita since 1974. According to the NIH: Food waste contributes to excess consumption of freshwater and fossil fuels [ … ]
Food Fact: Have we hit peak meat?
New research shows that the U.S. may have hit “peak meat” in 2007. Since then, meat production has been on a steady decline.
Food Fact: Seattle’s Urban Fruit Forest
Seattle is planning a public park that will double as an urban fruit forest. Anyone who wants will be able to pick fresh fruit from the trees there.
Food Fact: New Drought Statistics
As of this month, over 194 million people are suffering through droughts worldwide.
Food Fact: Trader Joe’s and Tomato Workers
On February 9, 2012, Trader Joe’s signed on to support better wages and working conditions for Florida tomato workers.
Have you been avoiding tomatoes from Trader Joe’s?
Food Fact: Miso and Digestion
Miso has many health benefits, but did you know that this fermented food can help promote healthy digestion?
Food Fact: What is Orthorexia?
Orthorexia is an eating disorder first identified in 1997 that describes a pathological obsession with healthy eating, to the point where it disrupts a person’s daily life and damages their health.
Food Fact: Wheat and Climate Change
A new study predicts that wheat yields will fall by as much as 30 percent by 2050 because of climate change.
Food Fact: Maintaining a Healthy Weight
When it comes to maintaining a healthy weight, how much you eat matters more than what you eat.