This SLOWER Network message explains that according to organicconsumers.org a recent study involving brain scans has found that when people smell foods like pizza, fried chicken, ice cream, cake, and other junk foods, specific areas of the brain react similarly to that of a cocaine addict.
Dr. Gene-Jack Wang of the Brookhaven National Laboratory said that this reaction, coupled with constant junk food advertising, is fueling the obesity epidemic. The FDA is considering mandating placement of warning labels on certain junk foods.
Read this entire article at http://www.organicconsumers.org/school/addictive051804.cfm
P.S. This holiday give gifts that have health, environmental and social value such as the gift of understanding genetic engineering.
Understanding what is happening to our food supply is crucial so the next time someone tries to convince you that GE is good and safe, arm yourself with the facts. The book “Dangers of Genetic Engineering” written by Charles Drace contains thousands of scientific abstracts, studies, experiences and comments, 36 chapters, 300 A-4 pages, up-to-date latest news about GE.
This has everything you need to know about Genetic Engineering that the government won't tell you.
The book pretty well documents that GE crops and food...
Are NOT safe,
Result in lower yields and higher costs to farmers,
Requires MORE not less pesticides and herbicides,
Damages the environment, possibly irrevocably,
Increases world hunger,
Destroys trade, etc.
The book retails for $39.95, but before Christmas Charles is mailing from New Zealand for just US$30 plus US$4 postage and handling.
Contact Satori publishers, PO Box 2850, Christchurch, fax 03-364-9132, New Zealand or email: sales@satori.cc
