Carrageenan – a seaweed ingredient common in low-fat and non-dairy milks – might not be as healthy as it sounds.
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Big Dairy Attacks Alternative Milk
Big Dairy has unleashed a new ad campaign that comes across as a blatant attack on its newest competitors: non-dairy milk. Joining the ranks of Coke vs. Pepsi, the βReal Milk Comes From Cowsβ campaign is laden with language aimed at showing consumers how terrible milk substitutes are for them. Brought to you by The California Milk Processor Board, the ads lined up several milk alternatives next to “real” milk, with labels highlighting the ingredients of each.
Milk Facts: What about Humanely Raised Milk and Dairy Products?
Most now know that the conditions for dairy cows on factory farms are cruel and inhumane in many ways. But how about the so-called humane alternatives? With all the new humane claims and certifications out there portraying farmers who really care for their cows and calves, what does this best case scenario really look like? Consider these basic practices of modern dairy farming…
Horizon Organic Milk Claims Misleading Customers?
Horizon Organic Milk is marketed by White Wave, which is a division of Dean’s Foods. It is the largest organic milk bottler and the largest dairy conglomerate in the United States. The Cornucopia Institute filed a formal request with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) last week “asking for an investigation into Dean Foodsβ advertisements for its Horizon milk with Omega-3 DHA.” The Cornucopia Institute believes that Horizon Organic Milk’s nutritional benefits are being overstated.
Would You Like Some Leather with Your Milk?
China has some food issues. Β To name a few from the past: dodgy imports, melamine-tainted food, poison toothpaste, using plastic in food, babies growing breasts… Why do they do this? [ … ]
A Malaysian Twist on Tea
I’d like to share a nice twist on hot tea that I discovered while staying in Malaysia. It’s simple: hot black tea, with evaporated milk.
Human Milk To Come From GM Cows β Planetsave
A biotechnology scientist has predicted that genetically modified cows will soon begin the commercial production of a form of human milk.
The 5 Most Allergenic Animal Foods
Some of the most common foods are also the most allergenic. Here, we’ll examine the most allergenic animal foods plus some plant-based alternatives.
Organic Milk is Better for You, European Study Finds
New study out of the UK finds that organic milk is considerably better for you than non-organic milk, & actually recommends going organic.
EcoFarm Tour 2011: Organic Cheese and Sheep Udders
ο»Ώο»Ώ As part of the EcoFarm Conference last week, I had the opportunity to see several local organic farms. The tour was led by Amigo Cantisano, and it included visits [ … ]
Raw Milk Causes Food Poisoning in Minnesota
On the heels of a raw dairy ordered to destroy 50,000 pounds of raw cheese, seven people are reported ill from another raw milk producer. The milk came from a [ … ]
Ohio Ruling Allows for Labeling of Hormone-free Milk
An Ohio court has recently overturned its ban on labeling milk as rBGH-free. This is a meaningful move, and you can bet that Monsanto is going to fight back.
Whole Foods Pulls Silk Soymilk after Organic Switcharoo
Advertising, as we all know, often employs misleading tactics to sell products. We donβt always look twice and read through the illusion. Cornucopia Institute, an organization with the mission of [ … ]