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Healthy Corn
Corn sometimes gets a bad rap, but fresh corn is good for the eyes, brain, and bones and has healthy carbohydrates. Brain Booster: Corn has thiamine, an important B vitamin, which is important in the production of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter the brain uses to store and recall information. St... (Read Food Article) |
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US and Canada Approves New GM Corn
Regulators from the United States and Canada have approved of a new genetically modified corn breed that could raise farm yields by five to ten percent according to manufacturers. The new crop has eight different genes of herbicide tolerance and insect protection and is the product of joint develop... (Join Food Discussion) |
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GMO Corn May Cause Organ Damage
According to a new study published in the "International Journal of Biological Studies," genetically modified ("GM") maize can cause liver and other organ damage in mammals. Compared to rats fed non-GM corn, rats on a GM-corn diet showed signs of toxicity in the kidney and liver. Other areas such a... (Join Food Discussion) |
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Is High Fructose Corn Syrup Worse Than Sugar?
You may have noticed that full page ad in the newspaper suggesting high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is no different than sugar. Or you may have seen the recent television commercials where a seemingly articulate and intelligent person is at a loss for words when asked to explain what is so bad about ... (Get Food News) |
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Corn is in Everything We Eat
University of Hawaii investigators sampled 500 fast foods and concluded corn is the basis of fast food. Corn raised animals, potatoes cooked in corn oil, and high-fructose corn syrup-sweetened desserts make up most fast food menus. But nutrition expert Dr. Marion Nestle says that does not mean corn... (Get Food Blog) |
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Deli Listens to Patrons, Bans HFCS
Jason's Deli, which has over 200 outlets throughout the country, reportedly banned high-fructose corn syrup after 65 percent of their customers said get rid of it. Diners should still limit their intake of any added sugars, whether it is pure cane sugar or high-fructose corn syrup. Would you suppo... (Get Food Blog) |
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Monsanto Sues Germany over Ban
Last week German agriculture minister Ilse Aiger announced a ban on MON 810, Monsanto's genetically engineered corn crop, but the company is suing the government calling their decision arbitrary. Aiger and other officials cited environmental and health concerns when issuing the ban, but the cost of... (Join Food Discussion) |
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GM Corn Adds Nutrient Punch
Researchers from Spain have created corn crops that contain larger amounts of beta-carotene, vitamin C and folic acid, which they believe could be important in nourishing the developing world. However, political and social concerns about genetically engineered food poses a major hurdle to widespread... (Join Food Discussion) |
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Is Anything Not Genetically Modified?
Recent estimates by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) indicate 60 to 70 percent of corn and 90 percent of soybeans are genetically modified. Mere mention of genetic modification sparks a polarizing debate that includes critics that wonder about its residual effects on natural crops... (Get Food News) |
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Mercury Found in High Fructose Corn Syrup
After a study by "Environmental Health" detected mercury in commcercial food products sweetened by high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP) tested 55 major food and beverage brands containing HFCS for mercury. Although the majority of sampled beverages ... (Read Food Article) |
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