The news came this week, finally! FDA seeks to ban trans fats in processed foods due to health risks. Follow this link to the Reuters News Service story http://ow.ly/qCBee. This news will come as a surprise to many in the population, but for health and nutrition watchers, the welcome announcement signals a change in the food attitude of many and added pressure to officials.

Loaded and Ready for your Heart Attack

Fifty years of loose definitions in food safety in general may not change anytime soon, and maybe we don’t want them to. Maybe it’s better that producers regulate themselves, if they will. Many food producers commit to using only healthy ingredients, while the major competitors hang on tenaciously to anything that will create a competitive advantage. Of course, we gullible consumers may be led to believe that there’s no real problem in the foods on the store shelves.

So, here’s one victory in the battle for awareness. If the FDA follows through with enforcing a ban on trans fats, we will improve the chances of better health for junk food eaters. Unfortunately, the manufactured and processed veggies, fruits, and snacks of all sorts still have had their life processed right down the drain.

Tropical Melon Blend Smoothie

Plant-based live foods will sustain your health and vitality. So, while we applaud the government agency for getting around to a significant decision, following much pressure, only individual awareness and vigilance in shopping can ensure healthy meals and snacks. We discuss such things on this blog. Check the archives for information, insight and for suggestions for your own shopping trips. If you have specific questions, leave a reply, email us, or flag us down while we work in the garden. Health is a good thing. We will continue to ask for your help in spreading this most  important message: Eat, Drink, and Go Veggie.

Be well!