Is Our Food Safe? - Tapa blanda

Answers frequently asked questions about the safety of meat, dairy products, fish, fruits, vegetables, and other food products in our daily diet; assesses the benefits and risks of genetically engineered foods; compares organic and regular foods; and provides helpful advice on how to improve and insure the quality of the foods we eat. Original. 15,000 first printing.

ew warnings emerge about the safety of the food in our markets, school cafeterias, and restaurants. As industry and government officials rush in with reassurances—and food alarmists call for drastic changes in the American diet—ordinary consumers are caught in the middle. Is Our Food Safe? separates the facts from the rumors and offers straightforward, reliable advice on how to protect your health and the environment without going to extremes.

Is Our Food Safe? answers common questions about the safety of meat, dairy products, fish, fruits, and other foods that make up our daily diet. It assesses the positive and negative aspects of genetically engineered foods, compares organic and conventionally produced foods, and makes recommendations about when (and if) you should choose local suppliers over industry giants. It also explains which foods to eat and which to avoid if you are concerned about clean water and air and a safe environment. Finally, it pr