For the Love of Food

For The Love of Food
Welcome to Friday’s For The Love of Food, Summer Tomato’s weekly link roundup.
This week the real science of GMO foods, how to order smarter at restaurants, and a surprisingly effective tactic for quitting smoking.
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Links of the week
- Tortilla Reform <<Don’t let the horrible title fool you. The real science against GMO foods has little to do with food safety. (Medium)
- Why ‘Natural’ Doesn’t Mean Anything Anymore <<Food for thought on why the FDA can’t come up with a working definition of a very emotionally charged word. (NY Times)
- Five words you should stop using when you talk about food <<So refreshing to read something from someone who understand the importance of psychology in eating. Thank you Washington Post!
- How to Eat Healthy Meals at Restaurants <<I don’t agree with 100% of this, but I really appreciate the sane approach that rejects an all-or-nothing mindset. (NY Times)
- Dine with a light eater if you want to consume less <<I’m constantly surprised at how much power the person I’m eating with has to influence my own eating pace. Try to stay mindful. (ScienceDaily)
- Why parents should be worried about the types of food their kids are seeing on TV <<Because you don’t have enough to worry about already. (Washington Post)
- Study Asks if Carrot or Stick Can Better Help Smokers Quit <<What would you guess? (NY Times)
- Positive, negative effects of smartphone use and exercise <<I have always thought that good music helps me get the best workouts. Turns out that’s true. (ScienceDaily)
- Store Cilantro Upright in the Fridge With Water to Make It Last Months <<Wow! I’m definitely going to try this. (Skillet)
- Recipe: Salmon and Black Sesame Onigiri (Japanese Rice Balls) <<Onigiri is my favorite snack to eat when I’m in Japan, but I never thought to make it at home. Such a great idea. (The Kitchn)
What inspired you this week?
Interesting how much food and diet advice hinges on dated thinking. A preoccupation with fat, saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol & calories points to the challenges ahead.