The Center for Science in the Public Interest is pleased to support SB 646 (Weber Pierson), which strengthens maternal and fetal health protections by requiring manufacturers to test and publicly disclose the levels of four toxic heavy metals—arsenic, cadmium, mercury, and lead—in all prenatal vitamins sold or distributed in California.
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FDA announced a 'plan' to phase out synthetic food dyes, then revealed that it is entirely voluntary and requires 'understanding' from food manufacturers.
You can use 3 cups of whatever vegetables you have on hand, whether raw, steamed, sautéed, or roasted. And the wheat berries (or try quinoa, farro, or brown or wild rice) can be warm or cold.
Oh-so easy and flavor packed, this recipe takes advantage of the savoriness of the fermented black beans that are used in Chinese cooking. Like spicy? Choose a black bean chili sauce instead of the black bean garlic sauce.
No time to prep a pile of veggies? Substitute bean sprouts and a bag of slaw for the matchstick-cut veg and cabbage. Because the pasta will absorb some sauce, undercook it by 2 minutes, then rinse in cold water and drain.
Winona Bynum, executive director of the Detroit Food Policy Council, shares the history of the DFPC and its current work to improve the health of Detroit residents and families.
