GMOs

11 Banned Foods Americans Should Stop Eating

Many foods sold in the United States are banned or fiercely regulated in other countries due to potentially harmful additives, growth promoters, genetically engineered ingredients, herbicides, or dangerous ingredients. Find out what you need to know about these foods and how to protect yourself and your loved ones.

Liana Minassian · January 22, 2025 · 14 min read

Genetically Engineered Salmon Production Ends as AquaBounty Shutters Last Facility

The world’s leading proponent of genetically engineered salmon, AquaBounty, has closed their last production facility. Find out how this decision came about and why it’s a win for people, animals, and the planet in this press release from the environmental nonprofit Friends of the Earth.

Shaye Skiff · December 20, 2024 · 5 min read

Is Corn Healthy?

Corn is one of the most widely eaten foods in the world. It’s also incredibly versatile. You’ll find corn in baked goods and bread, popped as a snack, grilled on the cob, fed to cows, used to fuel cars, and as the base ingredient for a huge range of processed foods and additives. But is corn good for you? And how do you choose the healthiest corn to eat?

Ocean Robbins · June 21, 2024 · 12 min read

The Dirty Dozen & Clean Fifteen: The Most & Least Pesticide-Contaminated Fruits and Vegetables

Organic fruits and vegetables cost more than conventional ones — sometimes a lot more. But if you want to avoid pesticide exposure, is it always necessary to choose organic? Or are some conventional fruits and veggies less contaminated? In this article, we go in-depth into the Environmental Working Group’s US-based report on the twelve dirtiest and fifteen “cleanest” produce items of 2024, to help you make smart decisions to protect yourself and your loved ones from harmful pesticides.

Ocean Robbins · April 12, 2024 · 21 min read

What Are the Benefits (and Downsides) of Eating Papaya?

Papaya is a tropical fruit with significant culinary versatility and nutritional benefits — and considerable global popularity. But is it good for you? And if so, which varieties are best for your health and the environment? And are there people who should avoid papayas entirely? Let’s take a deep dive into one of the world’s favorite tropical fruits.

Ocean Robbins · July 7, 2023 · 9 min read

Discover the Top Tips for Selecting and Using Papayas in Recipes

Papayas are less well-known than some other tropical fruits. But they deserve just as much attention as, say, pineapples or mangoes. This article provides tips on how to select and use papayas, including how to pick a ripe one, how to cut and store them, and a variety of recipe ideas to incorporate papayas into your diet.

Nichole Dandrea-Russert, MS, RDN · June 28, 2023 · 10 min read

Op-ed: What the Pesticide Industry Doesn’t Want You to Know

According to food system investigators Stacy Malkan, Kendra Klein, and Anna Lappé, pesticide companies spend hundreds of millions of dollars every year on deceitful PR strategies aimed at keeping their dangerous products on the market. Discover how Big Pesticide companies have deceived the public, encouraged lax regulations, and pumped out more pesticides than ever before — and how their practices threaten the health of people, the environment, and our food system.

Stacy Malkan, Kendra Klein, and Anna Lappé · April 7, 2023 · 4 min read

Monocropping: A Disastrous Agricultural System

Monocropping — the growing of a single crop over and over on the same piece of land — was invented to increase the food supply and combat hunger. Unfortunately, its unintended consequences threaten greater global food insecurity and worsen climate change. In this article, we'll explore monocropping pros and cons (spoiler alert: more cons than pros) and look at alternative growing methods that you can support.

Ocean Robbins · March 18, 2022 · 16 min read

What Are GMOs or Bioengineered Foods? And Are They Safe?

GMOs — or genetically modified organisms — are a lightning-rod issue. For some, GMO crops represent the height of human ingenuity, and anyone who says otherwise is a science denier. For others, GMOs represent an unprecedented and irreversible experiment on the entirety of life on earth, as we place the power to create life into the hands of transnational corporations whose agenda is monopolistic control of the global food supply. But what is a GMO, where are they found, and how concerned should you be?

Ocean Robbins · January 26, 2022 · 19 min read

What Is Tempeh? How to Include This Fabulous, Fermented Food in Your Diet

Tempeh, like tofu, is a soybean-based food often used as a meat substitute. Unlike its better-known cousin, tempeh is a whole food — and a fermented one at that. It’s also denser than tofu and requires different cooking methods to bring out its deliciousness. In this article, you’ll learn why and how you might want to add this popular Asian delicacy to your diet.

Ocean Robbins · October 13, 2021 · 10 min read

Gene-Editing & the Future of Food, Health, and Life As We Know It: An Interview with Jeffrey Smith

Jeffrey Smith, founder of the Institute for Responsible Technology, sits down with Food Revolution Network CEO, Ocean Robbins, for a deep dive into the complex field of gene-editing and what it means for your food, health, and the future of the planet. Jeffrey is committed to educating and protecting the public from the hidden dangers of GMOs, and this alarming interview will leave you informed and galvanized to take action.

Ocean Robbins · August 11, 2021 · 19 min read

‘Buy It or Else’: Inside Monsanto and BASF’s Moves to Force Dicamba on Farmers

Internal company records show both Monsanto and BASF knew crop damage from their weed killer would be extensive. They sold it anyway. Read on to find out about their alarming campaign of denial and greed, all at the expense of farmers, food, animals, the environment, and consumers like you.

Johnathan Hettinger · April 7, 2021 · 16 min read