The word “organic” has a precise definition in chemistry. It has been hijacked to refer to organic farming. Good communication requires that both parties use the same definition. Words matter. Imagine someone who only speaks English trying to communicate with someone who only speaks Mandarin Chinese. Imagine a physicist trying… read more "The Word “Organic” Has Been Hijacked"
Food Myths: What Science Knows (and Does Not Know) About Diet and Nutrition
Koalas have it easy. What to eat? No worries: they eat eucalyptus leaves, period. We humans have it tougher. Ever since Eve and the apple, we have had to make decisions about what to eat. Today we are constantly bombarded with conflicting advice about food. “Eat fish because it’s a… read more "Food Myths: What Science Knows (and Does Not Know) About Diet and Nutrition"