Will a national food day convince people to eat better in the way that an earth day made us more aware of environmental issues? [The Atlantic]
You’ve heard of calorie counts on menus, but what about CO2 counts? Would you eat less of something at a fast food restaurant if you knew its carbon footprint? [Globe and Mail]
Is it the end of days for professional food critics? [The Atlantic Wire]
Soda, juice and booze… they’re tasty, but they’re screwing with your weight. [Toronto Star: HealthZone]
Are there too many dates on your food packages? In the UK, they’re looking to scrap the “sell-by” date and maybe the others, depending on the food. [BBC]
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We happily pay for cookbooks and food magazines – so 
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How awesome is this? 
Dear fellow women… don’t. Just don’t. Seriously, remember how our mothers and grandmothers fought for all that good stuff like equal rights? That included not having to drink shitty pink beer in a box designed to look like a purse because marketing people don’t think we’re bright enough to make choices beyond that which appeals to our “girly” side. 
No soda, no candy, no fries. This school year, cafeterias are serving up healthier food. 
This is a nifty list of tips to help you
Why are 
Is there a difference between 
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