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Some Governments Are Endorsing Sustainable Diets—but Not the U.S.
takepart.com
!["Even China is trying to convince people to eat less red meat." #foodpolicy #foodnews](https://foodstand.imgix.net/uploads/post/photo/14249/d2dd5a61-5665-b768-f88a-6988a4151a10.jpg?bri=-20&con=-20&fit=crop&h=640&w=640)
"Even China is trying to convince people to eat less red meat." #foodpolicy #foodnews
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RahulRaRa I came upon the Chinese dietary guidelines when they were first released, and was so surprised to see this. I guess a strong government like China's has some benefits =)
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mirasingh Sheesh - all these countries have opted to recommend reduced red meat consumption but we haven't? How is this possible?
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Gwendolyn Right @mirasingh ?!
America's Obesity Epidemic Hits a New High
nbcnews.com
![Terrible! "Overall, 38 percent of U.S. adults are obese and 17 percent of teenagers are, two repo...](https://foodstand.imgix.net/uploads/post/photo/14247/aa733b65-fb08-4f6a-8036-57f13b573486.jpg?bri=-20&con=-20&fit=crop&h=640&w=640)
Terrible! "Overall, 38 percent of U.S. adults are obese and 17 percent of teenagers are, two reports find." #foodnews
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FarmerDave 40% of U.S. women are obese? I thought we were making progress
Philly has the votes to pass sugary drink tax
philly.com
![The deal is surely tentative, but Council sources said members seemed to be coalescing around a 1...](https://foodstand.imgix.net/uploads/post/photo/14245/c02f24b6-c23e-4e97-90ed-99935a2be5c0.jpg?bri=-20&con=-20&fit=crop&h=640&w=640)
The deal is surely tentative, but Council sources said members seemed to be coalescing around a 1.5-cent-per-ounce tax on sugary beverages and diet soda. #foodnews #policynews
A Restaurant That Only Serves Its Food In Jars Is Opening Near NYU
ny.eater.com
![Foodstander @ancolienyc serves seasonal food with an eco-friendly twist! #foodnews #ladyboss](https://foodstand.imgix.net/uploads/post/photo/14237/eb13c5e2-c1cd-4445-aa53-16aa88808823.jpg?bri=-20&con=-20&fit=crop&h=640&w=640)
Foodstander @ancolienyc serves seasonal food with an eco-friendly twist! #foodnews #ladyboss
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sugardetoxme I liked the advice she got at Spotlight, "Perhaps you're not going far enough!" ( on the environmental front) Such good encouragement
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ancolienyc Thank you for all the encouragements. We are very excited!!
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mirasingh So cool!
Japan Will Attempt to Regulate Bluefin Tuna Fishing
eater.com
!["The Pacific bluefin population has suffered staggering losses" #foodnews #policynews](https://foodstand.imgix.net/uploads/post/photo/14154/58d1b984-075a-4dac-98a2-e3c26378e826.jpg?bri=-20&con=-20&fit=crop&h=640&w=640)
"The Pacific bluefin population has suffered staggering losses" #foodnews #policynews
Scientists Develop a Parmigiano-Reggiano Authenticity Test
eater.com
![Hmmm. "Do you truly have the "king of cheeses"? #foodnews](https://foodstand.imgix.net/uploads/post/photo/14129/9fc0017b-2671-7ffa-295f-da2812feeabc.jpg?bri=-20&con=-20&fit=crop&h=640&w=640)
Hmmm. "Do you truly have the "king of cheeses"? #foodnews
FDA Looks to Cut Salt Content in Food
wsj.com
!["The Food and Drug Administration issued voluntary guidelines that would limit the salt content i...](https://foodstand.imgix.net/uploads/post/photo/14094/52c2652d-6e72-4db3-982f-a023da0a194f.jpg?bri=-20&con=-20&fit=crop&h=640&w=640)
"The Food and Drug Administration issued voluntary guidelines that would limit the salt content in a swath of packaged and restaurant meals." #foodnews #policynews
Relax! Eat Some Sesame Seeds to Fight Oxidative Stress
modernfarmer.com
!["But where do they even come from?" #foodnews](https://foodstand.imgix.net/uploads/post/photo/14082/1005b07b-5386-bbc7-a39a-6481832c53c1.jpg?bri=-20&con=-20&fit=crop&h=640&w=640)
"But where do they even come from?" #foodnews
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garv Sesame brittle. I remember @rachna making it popular on foodstand !
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DietID_TeamDietitians Yes!! Love me some sesame brittle
Pizza Hut Hops on the Antibiotic-Free, No-Preservatives Bandwagon
eater.com
!["It follows in the footsteps of McDonald's and a number of other chains" #policynews #foodnews](https://foodstand.imgix.net/uploads/post/photo/14081/2c496b1f-9532-4b1c-9e0b-18e738a9553f.jpg?bri=-20&con=-20&fit=crop&h=640&w=640)
"It follows in the footsteps of McDonald's and a number of other chains" #policynews #foodnews
Canada Approves Sale of Genetically Modified Salmon
eater.com
!["Sales to the public could begin within a year." #policynews #foodnews](https://foodstand.imgix.net/uploads/post/photo/14005/004d5e64-5b0d-4caf-b4e5-6419db00facf.jpg?bri=-20&con=-20&fit=crop&h=640&w=640)
"Sales to the public could begin within a year." #policynews #foodnews