Cloning Cows

Um, gross. Recently the FDA has moved to approve the cloning of cows for distribution to meat-eating Americans. If the thought of this alone isn't disturbing enough, there's more. Meat companies will not be required to label the cloned cow-meat as such. So, people won't be able to make an educated decision when shopping. Other than sending complaints to the FDA, what can we do? Eat organic. If you still need more convincing, just pick up the book "Fast Food Nation," or rent the film, and you'll see why organic meat is truly your best option.

Ice Cream to Get Pregnant?

Quoted from the Associated Press: "A diet rich in ice cream and other high-fat dairy foods may lower the risk of one type of infertility, a study suggests." Reality: The study this comes from, Harvards Nurses Study, inspects all factors in women's health over many years; it's not a scientific experiment where specific dietary factors are studied in isolation. It also only refers to ovulation, which is to blame for infertility only a small fraction of the time. There are plenty of studies that dairy actually contributes to infertility (especially those who are sensitive to lactose), and of course with ice cream comes loads of sugar, which will keep your blood sugar fluctuating and can cause acidification of the cervical mucus, which can become more hostile to sperm, therefore...you get it. No wonder the entire nation is confused- the media jumps on every passing bandwagon. My advice? Don't listen to the fads, the news, or even to me—listen to your body.