What Are Those Little Dots On Apples?
When shopping for apples, it's hard not to notice that some of them are covered with little speckles. But just what are these small dots?
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Here's Why You're Craving Pickles
Pickles are not just for pregnant women -- many people can't help but reach for a jar of pickles to satisfy their craving. But why do we want them so badly? -
Is It Possible To Eat Too Many Vegetables?
The catch-all mantra "Eat better, not less!" is often paired with images of vegetable-filled plates, but is loading up solely on vegetables a good idea? -
If You've Ever Eaten A Slim Jim, You'll Probably Want To See This
Slim Jims are a convenience store staple: four-inch (or more) sticks of processed meat manufactured and sold by major food conglomerate ConAgra. -
Is Champagne Really An Aphrodisiac?
We might save champagne for special occasions and big events, but is it true that this beverage has romance-inducing properties? The answer is complicated. -
The Economic Issues Surrounding GMOs
Is it about health or the environment or morality — or is it all about the money? -
How Do Leading Chefs Feel About GMOs?
Floyd Cardoz, Frank Stitt, Cesare Casella, and others weigh in on the debate that is hotly contested in the food industry. -
The 8 Most Genetically Modified Crops
You know GMOs exist, but do you know where they are? They are in all of the food that surrounds you. -
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Anti-GMO Activists Take A Stand
Protesting GMOS by many means — including planting heirloom seeds -
'Frankenfish' Or A Way To Feed Us All?
Is GMO fish worth the potential environmental and health risks? -
13 GMO Awareness Organizations
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How The World Regulates GMOs
It's nowhere near as pervasive or consistent as you might imagine -
The GMO Debate: A Farmer Vs. Monsanto
Learn where farmers and Monsanto stand on various contentious questions surrounding the role of GM seeds
