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NPR Raw Milk Story Soft on Government Corruption

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A recent NPR Raw Milk segment while balanced, failed to look at the poor track record of the U.S. government and human health.

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USDA Ruined my New Years Roast!

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USDA is insinuating itself into more and more areas of life. I have had my fill now that it spoiled my dinner party the other night!

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Sustainable Farming Advocate Fired by USDA National Organic Program

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At a time when the USDA National Organic Program (NOP) is channeling money to outside contractors with no experience in organic agriculture to write production standards, why would it invent reasons to fire the most experienced regulatory rule writer on its staff?

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The Fall of Rome and US Dietary Guidelines

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Sally Fallon Morell’s Presidents Message in the Fall issue of Wise Traditions has an ominous tone. Those that ignore our food history are bound to repeat it…

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Print & Web Media Coverage of Dietary Guidelines Controversy Goes International

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A newspaper with an international reach is beginning a two part commentary on the USDA dietary guidelines. The president of a US nutrition education non-profit is the opinion piece author.

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USDA Low Fat, High Carb Plan Doesn’t Work for Many, Says Nutrition Scientist

June 23 - 30, 2010

Low carb diets still have no respect in policy making circles, as seen in a recent report by a government panel advising the USDA on dietary guidelines. Jeff Volek, nutrition scientists takes the panel to task.

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US Dietary Guidelines Responsible for Obesity and Diabetes Epidemic

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The most dynamic speaker at the USDA public hearing was Adele Hite, a scientific advisor to the Nutrition and Metabolism Society. She lost 60 lbs on a low carb diet.

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American Diet: “Highly Processed Products Parading as Food”

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My Testimony at the June 8, 2010 Hearing on the USDA Proposed Dietary Guidelines by Alyce Ortuzar, Well Mind Association Since the first published U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Dietary Guidelines for Americans in 1980, epidemics of disorders such as diabetes, asthma, cancer, and obesity have characterized Americans today as our sickest generation. The dietary [...]

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Why the Food Safety Bills Are Marketing Strategy in Disguise

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The founder of a Pennsylvania Farmers market, Tom Maurer speaks out against the food safety bills, saying they veil a hidden marketing agenda.

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Spreading Sewage Sludge on U.S. Fields, Hidden Cause of Food Safety Problems

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The House recently passed a new food safety bill giving the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) new power and more money. According to recently discovered documents, this will do nothing to protect our food. Since 1980 it has been the official national policy to dispose of sewage waste on grazing land, fruits and vegetables, parks school grounds and home lawns.

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