The Scientific Case for Regulating Junk Food Like a Drug Posted: 2 months ago by JDRucker
Another argument has joined the mix as well: Junk food, like cigarettes, is addictive and should be similarly regulated. Initially, this was just a metaphor. Now it's becoming more than that. Scientists are trying to show that food literally addicts you like drugs.
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FDA Says Pet Food Contamination Was Intentional Posted: 1 year ago by indierockcafe
Not sure if this has already been posted on Plime. I searched and didn't see it, so I thought it should go up ASAP for all of you out there still wondering what is going on with the pet food epidemic.
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Dog Food Companies Running Scared Posted: 1 year ago by JasonMPA
A dog food company was found harassing dog owners whose dogs had died from contaminated dog food. The only safe alternative to commercial dog food is to make homemade dog food.
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Angel Food Ministries - Low cost food for anyone Posted: 12 months ago by Moe
Angel Food Ministries has distributed low cost food to people for the last 11 years. There is no income requirements, or actually ANY requirements at all! If you eat, you can participate. Distribution in 32 states makes it easy to get to as well for a lot of people.
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Junk food ban recommended for schools Posted: 1 year ago by AutumnLotus
An expert panel has said that schools must ban junk foods like sugary drinks, cakes and chips in order to tackle childhood obesity effectively. The Institute of Medicine report was compiled following a request by the Congress.
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Fast Food Pictures Posted: 1 year ago by a1a1l1o1a1a1m2
They buy food from a fast food restaurant and photograph it. Then they compare that photograph with the photograph from the ad. Pretty intresting stuff.
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UK Restaurant Guide Posted: 1 year ago by janegrath
Find your favourite food online with 123-yum.co.uk
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Obese child can stay with mother Posted: 1 year ago by Ankabout
British social workers have decided to allow an 8-year-old boy who weighs almost 200 pounds (91 kilograms) to remain at home with his mother, who has refused to stop feeding him junk food...
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Fast Food Nation Posted: 2 years ago by goldy
A movie that examines the health risks involved in the fast food industry and its environmental and social consequences as well.
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29 Food Side Effects You May Not Know Posted: 2 months ago by karenben
Do you know that the food we eat may cause side effects? And we are not talking about spoiled or low quality food. Freshly harvested or just cooked food may also cause side effects, some are serious, some are just disturbing, and some may put you into embarrassing situation. Here is a list of 29 common side effects caused by the food we eat.
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Gorgeous food porn from Alinea in Chicago Posted: 8 months ago by cameron0
Molecular Gastronomy is all the rage nowadays. Alinea is one of the cutting edge restaurants in the U.S. creating wonderful dishes, letting us experience food in many new ways.
Check out Molecular Gastronomy Food Porn Part 2:
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Camping Food Safety - don't let food poisoning ruin your whole camping trip Posted: 1 year ago by myrthachang
Cooking in the wild is fun. Getting sick from food poisoning isn't. Great practical advice on food safety while camping.
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Junk food diet at 112 Posted: 2 years ago by ybne1else
Who says junk food's bad for you? It didn't affect George Johnson's longevity; at 112 years old, he's considered California’s oldest living person and the state’s last surviving World War I veteran.
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UN Warns On Food Price Inflation Posted: 4 months ago by mahler87
The head of the UN World Food Programme has warned that the rise in basic food costs could continue until 2010. It blamed soaring energy and grain prices, the effects of climate change and demand for biofuels.
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Food may be like a drug for the obese Posted: 2 years ago by hypnotode
Mmmmmm, donuts.
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Indian man makes Robo-servant from junk Posted: 9 months ago by DrNothing
An Indian inventor has found a novel way of helping the poor - by turning old junk into a reliable piece of machinery that can walk and talk. Feroz Siddiki has spent two years developing the IRobo and hopes it will eventually rival more expensive robots like Asimo made by the Japanese company Honda. VIDEO
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Mini people on big food Posted: 8 months ago by davethefish
Cool site with pictures of little models and big food in situations, tis funky
Site may be hard to navigate if you dont like flash sites
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Food of the Gods Posted: 11 months ago by donteatpoop
A journey through religeon and drug use throughout history. Well documented book of philosophy that points to psycho-active plants for bringing about self awareness during evolutionn.
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Japanese worm burger a fast food flop Posted: 11 months ago by mitzuzake
Nourishing, perhaps; nauseating, definitely!
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Organic Food vs. Genetic Engineering Posted: 1 year ago by Zoock
It's always helpful to step back and take a look at things from an objective perspective, especially when we are personally involved.
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Pictures and reviews of airline food! Posted: 2 years ago by rachelsometimes
Some of these meals are pretty frightening. It makes me want to fly first class all the time. At least they get food that looks like, you know...food.
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