Opposing Views - food and nutrition

ADVICE: Five Ways to Protect Yourself Against the Flu

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:00:28 -0600

By Mitzi Dulan, RD, CSSD - America's Nutrition Expert

November typically marks the beginning of that yearly-dreaded flu season although this flu season ...

RESEARCH: Is Your Tuna Really Free of Dolphin Parts?

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:02:03 -0500

By National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - U.S. Department of Commerce

Anyone who has purchased a can or pouch of tuna in the United States is probably familiar with the ...

OPINION:What the Word 'Vegan' Really Means

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 14:55:59 -0500

By Gary L. Francione - Rutgers University School of Law

There is a great deal of discussion about what “ vegan ” means. “Veganism” means at the ...

OPINION:PETA Urges All Schools to Offer Vegetarian Meals at All Times

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:12:19 -0500

By PETA - People for Ethical Treatment of Animals

This week, October 12 to 16, is National School Lunch Week. Although many schools still serve ...

NEWS: FDA Takes Action Against Popular Ready-to-Eat Sandwich Maker

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:08:12 -0500

By U.S. Food and Drug Administration - FDA

The U.S. Department of Justice, on behalf of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, has filed a ...

ADVICE: The Foods You Eat Can Dramatically Affect Your Mood

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 09:44:36 -0500

By Mitzi Dulan, RD, CSSD - America's Nutrition Expert

The foods you eat are the building blocks for neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitters are chemicals ...

Are Vegetarians Healthier?

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 19:46:38 -0500

Could veggie burgers increase your lifespan? Many experts insist that switching to a vegetarian lifestyle can greatly increase overall health, leading some to ditch their pork rinds like an old smoking habit. Still others swear by an omnivorous diet, saying that occasional New York steak never hurt anyone. Is a fresh helping of tofu just what the doctor ordered, or only a lot of empty calories?

Experts on the "Yes" side:

PETA
International Vegetarian Union
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine

Experts on the "No" side:

Weston A. Price Foundation
Scott Gold

Should We Eat Meat?

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 19:45:00 -0500

Thanksgiving arrives every year with a heated debate over how to best cook that plump and juicy turkey. But the idea of a tofu turkey (also known as a “tofurkey”) has gone from a joke a couple years ago to a reality for many. While vegetarianism has been practiced for over a thousand years in some countries, it is a relatively new concept in the West. And so, with the question cropping up more and more often, should we eat meat?

Experts on the "Yes" side:

Reason Foundation
The Center for Consumer Freedom

Experts on the "No" side:

PETA
Gary L. Francione

What Foods Should Pregnant Women Eat?

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 23:22:34 -0600

Most restaurants don’t serve ice cream with pickles and barbecue sauce, but if you’re a pregnant woman, you might be having some pretty unusual cravings. Eating the right foods is never more important than when you’re eating for two, and so it’s important to look past the cravings and consider wise meal choices. What are the best foods for mothers-to-be?

Experts on the "Eat To Reduce Toxin Exposure" side:

Nancy Massotto

Experts on the "Mostly Follow the Food Pyramid" side:

Carla Jackson

Is Raw Food Good For You?

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:10:08 -0600

For some people cutting down on their daily intake of Oreos and bacon is daunting, so the thought of living on raw vegetables might seem completely outrageous. Still, a growing number of people have devoted their lives to eating uncooked veggies, nuts and beans, insisting that the health benefits of a raw diet are unmatched. Is it time to turn down the heat or is this just another food fad?

Experts on the "Raw Food is Healthy" side:

Alex Malinsky

Experts on the "Raw Diets are Natural" side:

Shazzie

Experts on the "Live Food Creates Life..." side:

Robert Ross

Experts on the "Depends How Raw" side:

Andrea Giancoli

Is Coconut Oil Good For You?

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:22:02 -0600

If you’re ever stranded on a deserted island, it may comfort you to know that coconut oil has a variety of uses ranging from cooking to skin care. People all around the world use coconut oil and in some cultures it’s extremely popular, but with 90% saturated fat, some people have serious concerns. Could coconut oil be a detriment to your health, or is it the missing ingredient for your next dinner?

Experts on the "Yes" side:

David Wolfe

Experts on the "No" side:

Melanie Thomassian

Are Low-Carb Diets Healthy?

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 11:19:50 -0600

Struggling with weight loss? Ever since Dr. Atkins introduced his revolutionary diet, low-carb regimens have been all the rage. These diets promise that you can lose weight, while still enjoying many of the foods you love (T-Bone steak anyone?). But some have warned that the low-carb craze isn’t all that it’s cracked up to be. What should we be aware of when considering a farewell to pasta?

Experts on the "Yes" side:

Dr. Richard Feinman
Christopher D. Gardner, PhD

Experts on the "No" side:

Dr. Bruce Rengers