Let's talk coffee. Whether you enjoy it boozy, black or brimming with sugar and spices, I hope you buy it fair trade when you can. Did you know that although coffee prices have skyrocketed over the past few years, the growers themselves aren't making much more? Many are barely making enough to survive. It's really important to check your labels for Fair Trade Certification (keep in mind that "Fair Trade" alone is meaningless and it should have that Certified stamp!).
Minors who love Red Bull energy drinks may not like this news. It may become illegal to sell energy drinks to minors soon after a 16-year-old died when he drank too much caffeine. The high amounts of caffeine damaged his heart, causing him to die tragically a year ago. Now lawmakers are suggesting that the drinks be banned to minors as a result.
GMO plants have been revolutionizing food in a number of ways--some good, some bad, depending on your point of view. Now GMO yeast is able to recreate the flavors of hops to work in craft beer, but beer has always shied away from the use of anything GMO. Craft beer, in fact, typically advertises itself as the all-natural, "healthiest" type of beer, if there is such a thing.
