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Nancy Mace Targets High Fructose Corn Syrup With New Food Bill
A familiar ingredient found in everything from soft drinks to cereal has suddenly become the target of a federal political fight. Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., has introduced legislation that would prohibit food containing high-fructose corn syrup from entering interstate commerce, potentially forcing manufacturers across the country to rethink thousands of products. The proposal gives companies…
How School Lunches Became the Front Line of Americas Food Wars
For decades, the American school lunch tray has quietly reflected the priorities of the nation’s food system. Brightly colored snacks, shelf stable meals, and ultra processed ingredients became normal not because they were nutritious, but because they were cheap, consistent, and visually appealing. Now, that long standing status quo is being challenged at the highest…
Five States Begin Restricting SNAP Purchases of Soda and Candy in Major Policy Shift
The start of the new year brought a major shift for millions of Americans who rely on food assistance to get by. On January 1 new restrictions on what can be purchased with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits officially went into effect in five states. The changes immediately sparked intense debate among policymakers health experts…
Robert F. Kennedy is Reportedly Pushing to Ban All Sodas & Candy From U.S. Food Stamp Benefits. Thoughts?
Can taxpayer dollars buy a two-liter of soda? For decades, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program has said yes, making sugary drinks one of the most commonly purchased items through food stamps. At the same time, public health officials point out that soda is the single largest source of added sugar in the American diet, fueling…