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Q&A: Chef Ann Cooper

  “But if I truly could only have one wish that would come true, it would be to see food literacy as part of the academic curriculum in every school …

Sustainability vs. science in dietary guidelines?

ICYMI, California becomes the first state to restrict antibiotic use in livestock. In recent days, California’s governor Jerry Brown has signed into law a host of progressive bills, including legislation ensuring the right-to-die, …

Daily Wrap: Thursday 8/27/15

Good morning! The UC Food Observer lines up some top stories as you begin your work day. On the menu, in no particular order:   Climate “dystopia.” We’re starting to …

Protein consumption considered

Americans eat more meat per capita than any other country in the world. We buy high-protein products of all kinds: bars, cereals, and even drinks. Many of us eat animal …

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.” …