Politics of Eating

Provisions Bad news, Fage fans and Chobani lovers (we're gonna call you "Chobuccaneers"). All that Greek yogurt you're eating is creating a toxic byproduct: gallons upon gallons upon gallons of acid whey. This is the same whey that Miss Muffett so enjoyed. Apparently she was a fish-hating sociopath in addition to being an arachnophobe.

Last week at the McDonald's shareholder meeting, the world's largest fast food chain heard from a brave 9-year-old, Hannah Robertson. She was among a growing chorus of parents, teachers, and kids calling out the company for its relentless marketing to kids, especially with the use of its iconic clown, Ronald McDonald.

Think you're buying Real Food at the grocery store? You might want to think again.

Tens of thousands flock to download app that lets users shop more conscientiously.

TED is a non-profit devoted to "ideas worth spreading", and you can find literally thousands of free--inspiring and awesome--talks from experts and innovators around the world. We've decided to highlight 24 TED talks specifically around food issues that we found compelling and worth sharing. Please check out and watch as many of these as you can.

A new study draws a strong link between colony collapse disorder and an insecticide used on corn.

Uniting students for just and sustainable food

Whether a person is born with low Sadhaka Agni or whether they acquired it through poor diet, lifestyle or behavior, the solution is the same: to restore balance by lifestyle changes that nourish wellness. This is done by adopting an Ayurvedic diet, use of Ayurvedic herbals, routines, lifestyle and more.

Consumer Warning: Processed Meats Cause Cancer Processed meat consumption results in 67% increase in pancreatic cancer risk, says new research Consuming processed meats increases the risk of pancreatic cancer, says new research conducted at the University of Hawaii that followed nearly 200,000 men and women for seven years.

Ayurveda View on Raisins "Grapes are the best among fruits..." Ashtanga Hridaya Raisins are dried grapes. One of the star fruits in Indian cuisine, ripe brown raisins are found dotted about in rich milk puddings, ensconced inside sweet syrupy cheese balls called Gulabjamuns, and stirred into fragrant rice.

AUGUSTA, Maine (NECN) - Concerns over genetically modified crops have prompted legislation in more than thirty states, where advocates are calling for clear labeling on all food that comes from genetically altered seeds. In Maine, more than two hundred organic farmers and consumers rallied at the state Capitol in support of what could be the nation's first GMO label law.

In early April, a supermarket flier trumpeted: "Burst into spring!" Featured in the ad were imported blackberries, California strawberries and salad mixes in plastic clamshells from a corporate farm out West. That blackberries, strawberries and baby greens grown in distant climes had been available right through the winter here in Westchester County, for a price, seemed lost in all the enthusiasm.

About this sponsorship: In honor of the 60th anniversary of Sir Edmund Hillary's historic ascent of Mount Everest, Patch and Grape-Nuts are teaming up to highlight those who inspire people around them to climb their own mountains. Facing the Challenge Hayley Martin has gone from a size 26 to a size 14 since July of last year.

This video is going to make you want to get those hands dirty and grow some broccoli. Title "A Year in the Garden," the time-lapse was uploaded to Vimeo earlier this week by user Brad Hiebert. An opening sequence says the community plot is in a "sprawling, congested" suburb of Los Angeles, Calif.

Why has coconut oil gone from villain to hero in the culinary world? Our advice columnist investigates.

Chia seeds, nutrition-wise, is a bonafide superfood.

Discover the health benefits of blending and juicing-and which one wins in the end.

Jon Stewart Says Congress is an Old Fart In taking on the Monsanto Protection Act last night on The Daily Show, Jon Stewart faulted Congress for being mostly...