Protein 101: Dispelling the Myth Surrounding Meatless Meals

Monday, October 26th, 2009

It is disappointing to see members of the media spread misinformation due to their own ignorance, gullibility, or, worse, disinterest in digging for the truth — especially when it has to do with the health of children. Case in point, a reporter from a South Dakota talk radio show apparently believes that Baltimore City Public [...]

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Teach a man to fish…

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009

This week, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced plans to drastically change the nation’s food aid policy.  As Reuters reported, he said the U.S. will focus more resources on helping developing countries increase their agricultural capacity, as opposed to relying on emergency food aid grown on U.S. soil.
 “‘It is a more comprehensive, holistic view of food [...]

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