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METRO Automatic Compost Bins | Compost Tumbler | Composters | Composting. As Scientists Question New Rat Study, GMO Debate Rages On : The Salt. Hide captionItalian farmer Giorgio Fidenato picks up what's left of his genetically altered corn after anti-GMO activists trampled it, back in 2010. Paolo Giovannini/AP Italian farmer Giorgio Fidenato picks up what's left of his genetically altered corn after anti-GMO activists trampled it, back in 2010. The headlines on the press releases that started showing up yesterday, here at The Salt certainly got our attention.

Just one sample: "BREAKING NEWS: New Study Links Genetically Engineered Food to Tumors. " The reason for all the excitement was a study published this week in the well-respected journal Food and Chemical Toxicology. Based on the study, several anti-GMO groups are calling for a ban and the French government is calling for more investigation, but many scientists met the research with a heavy dose of skepticism. Two control groups got a diet of non-modified corn and no Roundup.

So is this solid evidence that GM corn (or other crops) are bad for you? Avocado Mac and Cheese Recipe | Stovetop Mac and Cheese. My avocado obsession continues, this time with Stovetop Avocado Mac and Cheese! If you like our Creamy Avocado Pasta, you will love this decadent macaroni and cheese. It is basically the same delicious pasta, but kicked up a notch. Josh thought I was a little looney when I told him what we were having for dinner, but after one bite, he was in mac and cheese heaven.

If you are an avocado lover, you will go crazy for this macaroni and cheese! This avocado macaroni and cheese is so easy to make. The creamy avocado sauce coats the pasta nicely with a hint of garlic, cilantro, and lime. This Stovetop Avocado Mac and Cheese is all kinds of awesome! Creamy, cheesy, and easy Avocado Mac and Cheese! Yield: Serves 4-6 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Ingredients: Directions: 1. 2. 3. 4. Note-the lime juice keeps the avocado from browning. Follow twopeasandpod on Instagram and show us what recipes you are making from our blog! Creative Food Ideas. How Can I Upgrade My Brown-Bag Lunch? Pound of lunch meat is about 5.00 that is plenty for a week, loaf of bread (which lasts two weeks) is 2.00-3.00, half pound of cheese 2.00-3.00. Something like a 1.00-2.00 dollars a day. Substantially cheaper than eating out...

You are spot on with the healthier part though. I disagree since we live in different places: Your supermarket is about 1/2-1/3 as cheap as the ones close to me! You spend around (taking your higher numbers): 5+3+3+2=13/5=2.6 per day in just ONE sandwich w/ out condiments or vegetables, no side dishes which let's say some baked potato chips for ~$0.55 if you buy a box in Costco, plus something to drink which tend to go at the very least $0.75 for a can of soda, water or coffee at work or if there is a place to put them at work around $0.33 if brought from home or free if your work provides it. There are more expensive places w/ actual lunches, but I tried to keep it in the sandwich food style since we are comparing it to a home made sandwich not a full lunch. 3-Minute Swiss Chard.