Cracking Big Sugar
An early look at a Pacific Standard story that's currently only available to subscribers.
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More Evidence That America’s New School Lunches Work
Look at the numbers, and ignore the complaining.
How Big Ag Stampeded Over Science and Reason to Keep Sustainability Out of Our Dietary Guidelines
Did Big Ag’s beef-loving cowboys just lasso the 2015 Dietary Guidelines? It sure does look that way.
How Many Lives Will Be Saved by Banning Trans Fats?
Thousands, and the laws will likely have the greatest impact among nations' poorest citizens.
Do Kids Actually Eat the Healthier School Lunch Option?
Substituting junk foods with fruits and veggies.
Do the New FDA Nutrition Labels Encourage Gluttony?
New research suggests consumers completely misinterpret on-package nutrition information.
The Quinoa Economy
This superfood might be great for your health, but how is its soaring popularity affecting the people responsible for farming it?
City Ants and Foxes Eat an American Diet Too
They have more heavy carbon atoms in their bodies, which come from corn and sugarcane.
When Are You Eating Your Meals?
Research shows that when you eat can be as important as what you eat.
How Sugar Lobbying Influenced U.S. Government-Funded Research
A new analysis of sugar-industry documents finds companies worked with U.S. government researchers to soften recommendations against eating too much sugar.