Good morning! The UC Food Observer chooses some important stories for you to read each work day. On today’s packed menu, in no particular order: Breaking news. Monsanto …
World Health Organization: Herbicide 2,4-D “possibly” causes cancer
The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified a “widely used” herbicide as a “probable” carcinogen; 2,4-dichlopenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) is also a key ingredient in a new product being developed by …
Blueberries – already a “superfood” – may help with PTSD
Blueberries are considered a “superfood” – low-calorie foods with excellent nutritional and health benefits. (Other superfoods include kale, broccoli, kiwi, pomegranates, beans, salmon and sardines). Blueberries are rich in antioxidant flavonoids, …
Opinion: The myth of high-protein diets
The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, a group that vets the science behind the nation’s Dietary Guidelines, has determined that cholesterol no longer needs to be considered a “nutrient of concern.” …