We are hours away from the weekend! Get ready with a healthy dose of news. We highlighted this week’s headliners from DIR which are GMO Labeling Losing in California, Marathoners Run to Recover NYC, and Nutristystem’s First Female CEO. Also we have headliners from the Atlantic.com, ABC’s Liz Neporent. Plus, see re-elected President Obama is eating at the White House and a healthy soup recipe from AroundThePlate.org.
GMO Labeling Didn’t Win the Battle in California, but We Haven’t Lost the War
For the past couple of months, millions united to educate the California electorate about GMO and Prop 37. Unfortunately, GMO labeling did not get enough ‘yes’ votes and there will be no law to inform consumers of what they’re eating. But those who were for GMO labeling are remaining optimistic, and we speak with Leah Segedie to understand why.
New York City Marathoners Run Anyway in the Race to Recover
Although the New York City Marathon was cancelled after Hurricane Sandy, runners still ran, but for a whole new cause. Hurricane Sandy left millions without power and a roof over their head. ING has transformed The 2024 ING New York City Marathon into “Race to Recover, which has raised about $2.6 million to assist those in need.
Nutrisystem Names Dawn Zier the Company’s First Female CEO
Female-centric brand Nutrisystem announced its new CEO this week, Dawn Zier, who will become the first female CEO for the company later this month. Zier will begin her new role on November 15, just weeks before “diet season.” It is unlikely that the company will have any major programs announced within the next couple of months, but it will be interesting to see what direction Nutrisystem takes under Zier.
News From our Friends
Study: For Body Fat, 30 Minutes of Exercise as Good as 60 – The Atlantic
Anorexic Takes Up Baking to Gain Control Over Food – ABC Good Morning America
4 Dinner Recipes Created for President Barack Obama – HelloGiggles
Recipes We Love
Homemade Roasted Tomato Basil Soup
Roasted Butternut Squash and Apple Soup
Tuscan Pumpkin White Bean Soup – Around the Plate