Category Archives: Diet

Micheal Pollan: Big Food vs. Big Insurance

By MICHAEL POLLAN New York Times 09-11-09 Berkeley, Calif. TO listen to President Obama’s speech on Wednesday night, or to just about anyone else in the health care debate, you would think that the biggest problem with health care in … Continue reading

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Cinnamon Oil Kills Bacteria

By ANAHAD O’CONNOR http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/08/health/08real.html?em THE FACTS In a country obsessed with germs and sickness, antibacterial soaps and sanitizers are becoming more and more common. But because such products contribute to the growing problem of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, some researchers recommend sanitizers … Continue reading

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Food Rehab: “Conditioned Hyper-Eating”

By TARA PARKER-POPE As head of the Food and Drug Administration, Dr. David A. Kessler served two presidents and battled Congress and Big Tobacco. But the Harvard-educated pediatrician discovered he was helpless against the forces of a chocolate chip cookie. … Continue reading

The Skinny on Sweeteners: Real Aid or Excuse to Indulge?

By JANE E. BRODY You may find this surprising — I certainly did — but only about 15 percent of Americans regularly consume beverages and foods that contain artificial sweeteners. Given the perpetual struggles in this nation with expanding waistlines, … Continue reading

Unhappy Meals: In Defense of Food by Micheal Pollan

Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants. That, more or less, is the short answer to the supposedly incredibly complicated and confusing question of what we humans should eat in order to be maximally healthy. I hate to give away … Continue reading