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All Los Angeles farmers markets will now accept food stamps
latimes.com
A week ago the Los Angeles City Council made it easier for Los Angeles residents of all income levels to purchase produce at farmers markets. #policynews #foodnews
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JenniferEmilson That's awesome!
When Your Doctor Is Your Chef
bloomberg.com
Thank goodness. So overdue. "How cooking is changing medicine." #foodnews
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annefood @Rachna @akhilg2002
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akhilg2002 Sometimes I DO use my stethoscope when I cook. I like to try and hear what the veggies are telling me :)
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annefood Haha @akhilg2002
FDA Announces Changes to the Nutrition Facts Label
fda.gov
Thanks to Michelle Obama! #ladyboss #foodnews #policynews "The FDA finalized the new Nutrition Facts label for packaged foods to reflect new scientific information, including the link between diet ...
Even Parisian Bakeries Are Going Gluten-Free
eater.com
YAY!! I wish bakeries in the US made gluten-free stuff out of rice and buckwheat flours without all the junk and fillers... #foodnews
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gingerandchorizo Great new! Got to check it out when I go there next time!! :)
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etsummer This is great! Why not bake and experiment with different types of flours, just from a culinary perspective? You get such different and interesting flavors and textures.
Obama’s New Overtime Rules Will Give Restaurant Workers Much-Deserved Raises !
eater.com
This could change restaurant culture, minimum wage and the middle class! #foodnews #policynews
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DietID_TeamDietitians This is such a big deal. I'm curious if this new federal ruling will ensure more restaurants will move to a no tipping model to ensure they can compensate chefs their well-deserved overtime pay....
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RahulRaRa Very interesting news
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rahbjee Thanks Obama! 🙋🏻
GMOs Have No Impact on Human Health, New Study Claims
eater.com
"Or so the National Academies of Sciences say..." #foodnews #foodpolicy
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Riki I suspect there are some harmless GMOs, and harmful GMO food products.
My hunch is that Monsanto GMO corn with embedded pesticides is not great for human health.
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DietID_TeamDietitians Totally agree @riki it's shocking how much of the developed world has banned GMOs
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sugardetoxme What scientists were behind this and where are they getting their funding?
Western Diets Are Making People Obese Around the World
healthline.com
Robert Lustig weights in- "Recent study of weight gains among children in rural China raises concerns about changing eating habits across the globe." #foodnews #foodpolicy
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KristenBeddard This is so disturbing. It's a known fact that companies like coca cola are spending more money is these countries than the U.S. And the victims are low income children...
Cowgirl Creamery sold to Swiss dairy company - SFGate
sfgate.com
Another artisan sold to a larger food company. I didn't think Cowgirl would go, but this is a fascinating read about the acquisition strategy of larger food companies #foodnews #foodpreneurs
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etsummer Wow, this is really shocking to hear. Sounds like they're very aware and not looking to let the larger company change much of what they're doing but I guess time will tell!
The Ongoing Need for Healthy Food in Corner Stores
citylab.com
"New research shows that WIC program participants mostly redeem their benefits at large stores, but small, local operations are still an important resource." #foodpolicy #foodnews
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annefood @Rachna
Statistics on American Eating Rituals
food52.com
"Only 24% of meals are made from scratch (+ other surprising statistics)" #foodnews
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etsummer Only 24% made from scratch! That is so shocking.
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etsummer Only 24% made from scratch! That is so shocking.
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JenniferEmilson How sad!