There is nothing we can do to help hungry people.
There’s plenty we can do, even as individuals. Organizations like WFP need constant support and awareness-building efforts at the community level. You can help with that. Start where you are right now:…
Famine is chiefly caused by climate disasters
Though famines were once caused mainly by climate shocks such as drought, conflict is the single biggest driver of hunger today. The last officially declared famine was in South Sudan in 2017,…
During famine, starvation is the biggest cause of death
As the World Health Organization puts it, “between starvation and death, there is nearly always disease”. Starvation is an extreme, potentially fatal form of acute malnutrition that weakens the immune system, leaving…
Organic food is safer because it doesn’t touch pesticides
At the grocery store, consumers are given the option to buy conventionally-produced food or its (often pricier) organic counterpart. The distinction between these two choices is closely regulated. For food manufacturers to…
Organic food is healthier
Since the U.S. government began regulating organic products in 1990, proponents have claimed that eating organic food makes us healthier. That claim, as difficult as it is to nail down, is ultimately…
Gmos are dangerous to eat
The ability to alter the genetic makeup of a crop has been the topic of heated debate for decades. Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) — crops with genomes that have been augmented with…
Gmos are bad for the environment
People who oppose GMOs often note their purported effect on the environment. They fear that genetic modifications could jump from farms to the larger natural environment, or that GMO crops suppress the…
Organic foods are the safest and healthiest choice for you.
Both organic and non-organic foods are nutritious and safe to eat when you’re making healthy food choices based on Canada’s Food Guide. The nutritional value of food depends on how it is…
: Avoid carbs if you want to lose weight.
Cutting carbohydrates (carbs) might help you lose weight in the short term, but it’s mostly because you are eating less food and fewer calories. The best weight-loss plan is one you can…
: Late-night snacking will make you gain weight.
Late-night snacking can lead to weight gain, but it’s not because of the time on the clock. For most people, after-dinner snacking can lead to eating more calories than your body needs…
