USDA Uses Algorithm to Target Small-Business Owners in Its Crusade Against SNAP

Ilana Novick Oct 8, 2018 Convenience stores and small groceries find themselves in the crosshairs; one New York grocer is losing over 35 percent of his business. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Trump Administration Is Putting Immigrant Babies at Risk, Experts Warn

Julia Conley / Common Dreams Sep 4, 2018 Fearing retribution from the federal government, fewer and fewer families who immigrated to the U.S. are enrolling in nutrition assistance programs. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Global Warming Grows Less Nutritious Rice

Tim Radford / Climate News Network May 25, 2018 One consequence of more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere will be less nutritious rice, despite growth gains for some other crops. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

‘Food Box’ Idea Draws Criticism From Democrats, Others

JULIET LINDERMAN / The Associated Press Feb 16, 2018 Critics say a proposal to replace the food stamp program with deliveries of food would punish the poor. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Tom Brady’s Diet: It Seems to Work for Him

Melissa Kravitz / AlterNet Feb 4, 2018 The quarterback drinks up to 25 glasses of water a day, mostly with his self-branded "TB12" electrolyte, and his diet is free of caffeine, gluten, dairy, fungus, sugar and GMO products. And hold the tomatoes. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Nutrition Will Suffer as Global Warming Affects Diet

By Tim Radford / Climate News Network Aug 7, 2017 By 2050, heat waves, floods and other climate change effects won’t be the only worry. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Juicero: The Pulpy Silicon Valley Parody That Wasn’t

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Apr 3, 2016 Want a shot of wheatgrass with that b.s.? Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The West African Food Staple That Isn’t Helping the Ebola Crisis

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Aug 7, 2014 Where food is scarce, creative measures are taken for the sake of survival, and that's why bush meat persists as a source of sustenance in African countries vulnerable to the Ebola virus. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Glenn Greenwald Clears Up Questions Regarding NSA Reporting

Staff / Truthdig Mar 26, 2014 The journalist puts several "false assumptions" to rest regarding stories based on Edward Snowden's leaks; Alcoholics Anonymous is highly unsuccessful and overrated; meanwhile, scientists figure out what's the best diet out there. These discoveries and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

A Few ‘Unhealthy’ Foods That Are Actually Good for You

Staff / Truthdig Feb 25, 2014 It seems like every time experts claim something is detrimental to your well-being, they have to retract themselves the following day. Here are a few things you'll be delighted to reincorporate into your diet. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Transfat Apocalypse

Steve Sack, Cagle Cartoons, The Minneapolis Star Tribune Nov 16, 2013 Dig deeper

Trans Fats Banned

Bob Englehart, Cagle Cartoons, The Hartford Courant Nov 9, 2013 Dig deeper