We all know that beans—that’s shorthand for beans, dried peas, lentils, and other legumes—are healthy. But these beans are healthy, flavorful, fast food.
Want to know which foods and supplements are recalled right now? View our recall roundup to learn about ongoing recalls and how to prevent foodborne illness.
Strong nutrition policy has two inseparable goals: assuring that food served is nutritious and that everyone who needs it can get in line. We currently have an administration that claims to support healthy food access for children by improving nutritional content (an as-yet-unfulfilled promise), while also cutting funding for programs that keep children healthy and fed (a threat demonstrably fulfilled).
Alicia Jackson endorsed a key FDA policy change on hormone replacement therapies while holding at least $115,000 in stock in a company providing access to menopause treatments. Ethics experts called her endorsement an “obvious conflict of interest.”
There are thousands of chemicals in our foods and food packages. Getting a handle on them can feel like learning a new language. Without a solid foundation, it’s tough to know what matters. How are they tested for safety? Why are some banned in Europe but not the US? CSPI’s very own toxicologist walks us through it.
