Tag Archives: nutritionism

Oxfam America and Coca-Cola: Working Together to Find Lasting Solutions?

Posted on April 22, 2011 by admin

My food activism started with Oxfam. Two-and-a-half years ago, I served as the Products Action Team Leader of the University of Texas chapter of Oxfam America. We worked on promoting Fair Trade Certified products on and around campus. Since then, … Continue reading →

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Will Wal-Mart’s “Healthier” Food Initiatives Make Americans Healthier?

Posted on January 21, 2011 by admin

Today, Wal-Mart announced a five-year plan to make its store-brand foods “healthier,” to develop its own front-of-package seal to identify healthier products, and also to lower prices on fruits, vegetables, and whole-grain products. They also plan to “address food deserts” … Continue reading →

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My Nutrition Philosophy

Posted on January 18, 2011 by admin

Do you remember Atkins? The very-low-carb diet that promised it would help you lose weight fast and keep it off? It was backed by scientific studies. It was also backed by the Atkins Nutritional Company, who will sell you products … Continue reading →

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