Is Sugar Toxic? - NYTimes.com

Is Sugar Toxic? - NYTimes.com

Genes tweaked, cows will now give ‘human milk’ - Times Of India

Why is this necessary? That's a serious question, I'm not trying to be negative. I'd actually like to know why someone decided that a cow needs to give a milk that is similar to human milk, rather than cow milk.

Genes tweaked, cows will now give ‘human milk’ - Times Of India

Happy Meal toy ban prompts ban on bans in other states : City Insider

Ok. This is crazy. Happy Meals aren't good for kids - they just aren't. Therefore, we should not advertise to the kids by having a toy in the Happy Meal. Yes, I grew up with Happy Meal toys and I liked them, but that doesn't mean we should continue the practice. Now some states are trying to stop bans on Happy Meal toys...so they're banning toy bans. It's ridiculous.

Just sayin'.

Happy Meal toy ban prompts ban on bans in other states : City Insider

Beyond Bread: The Bag Bill: One Year Later

A cool look at what Bread For the City clients think about the DC 5 cents per plastic bag initiative.

Beyond Bread: The Bag Bill: One Year Later

Food pyramid: USDA sued by doctors' group that wants vegetarian alternative - latimes.com

An interesting article about the USDA being sued because of the Food Pyramid. While I do think the pyramid has its issues, I don't know that suing the USDA is the right course of action.

Food pyramid: USDA sued by doctors' group that wants vegetarian alternative - latimes.com

McDumb

Why on earth should fast food companies be helping to write health policy?

McDonald's and PepsiCo to help write UK health policy | Politics | The Guardian

Why the USDA Shouldn't Wear Two Hats

And this is why your nutrition watchdog should not also have marketing duties.

While Warning About Fat, U.S. Pushes Cheese Sales - NYTimes.com