Articles for tag: chronic diseases, FDA GRAS program, nutrition policy, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., SNAP, ultra-processed foods

Kankan Rai

Health
Ultra-Processed Foods Face Scrutiny as US Health Secretary Targets FDA’s GRAS Program

Ultra-Processed Foods Face Scrutiny as US Health Secretary Targets FDA’s GRAS Program

US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has launched a campaign to address the growing health crisis linked to ultra-processed foods. Central to his strategy is dismantling the FDA’s GRAS (“generally recognized as safe”) program, which critics argue has enabled the food industry to fast-track chemical additives without rigorous oversight. Kennedy Jr. ...

Kankan Rai

Health
The NiMe Diet: A Revolutionary Approach to Reducing Chronic Disease and Promoting Weight Loss

The NiMe Diet: A Revolutionary Approach to Reducing Chronic Disease and Promoting Weight Loss

In today’s world, industrialized diets filled with processed foods, high sugar, and saturated fats have led to a surge in chronic health issues such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. However, a revolutionary approach called the NiMe diet (Non-industrialized Microbiome Restore) aims to change this narrative. Inspired by the eating habits of non-industrialized societies, this ...