Stories by Robyn O'Brien
Robyn O'Brien is founder of AllergyKids Foundation and author of the book, The Unhealthy Truth: How Our Food Is Making Us Sick and What We Can Do About It.
Posted on Sep 15, 2010, Source: AlterNet
Due to a rapid decline in sales, the Corn Refiners Association has petitioned the FDA for the right to use "corn sugar" instead of high fructose corn syrup on prodcuts.
Posted on Mar 16, 2010, Source: AlterNet
If our farmers are going to survive, large agricultural companies need oversight and regulation -- not free rein on the market.
Posted on Feb 8, 2010, Source: AlterNet
Including the USDA in health discussions could lead to better subsidies for organic farms -- and healthier Americans.
Posted on Nov 19, 2009, Source: AlterNet
No longer are our families guaranteed a healthy livelihood, not in the face of the current rates of cancer, diabetes, obesity, Alzheimers and allergies. We need a new food system.
