Peter Hasse of Buffalo Horn Ranch sent me this link about anew genetically modified supercarrot:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7188969.stm
I think one of the most important books we can all read right now is Michael Pollan’s new book In Defense of Food. He attacks the flaws of the North American diet and its sole basis on Nutritionism. This carrot is a perfect example of what he writes about. All of our food has been broken down to chemical and nutrient value (Look at the proliferation of food labelling as important information for making purchasing decisions). As nutrition and science ebb and flow with what is believed to be good and not good for us, food manufacturers are able to respond by modifying their products to meet the latest trend. Think cereals now with whole grains or carb-free pasta. There is an all out assault on our food system and it is being led by a lot of bad science and bad political decisions swayed by powerful lobby groups. Those of us who want to preserve our right to an unadulterated, healthy, and pleasurable diet need to continue to raise awareness and activity.