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food Trends • Innovation • Culinary Culture
The culinary world is constantly changing, shaped by culture, health trends, technology, agriculture, global events, and consumer demand.
From emerging ingredients and restaurant concepts to food pricing, farming practices, and industry innovation, the food market influences not only what we eat, but how we live.
This section explores the evolving culinary landscape through news, insights, trends, product developments, and food culture—helping readers stay informed, inspired, and connected to the ever-changing world of food.
Spinach Is Exceptionally Nutritious—So Why Does Comfort Keto Prepare It Differently?
Spinach is one of the world's most nutritious vegetables, but it is also exceptionally high in naturally occurring oxalates. Learn why Comfort Keto prepares spinach differently, how briefly boiling, draining, and rinsing can reduce soluble oxalates, and why we favor thoughtful preparation over avoidance. Discover the philosophy behind our continually evolving "living recipes" and our commitment to authentic ketogenic cuisine.
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2 days ago3 min read
Pure Organic Diet Reduces Glyphosate Levels in Body by 70% in Just Six Days
Multiple studies suggest that switching to a purely organic diet can significantly reduce exposure to glyphosate and other common agricultural pesticides. In one study, glyphosate levels fell by more than 70% after just six days on a purely organic diet, with most of the reduction occurring within the first three days. Although a purely organic diet cannot eliminate pesticide exposure entirely, the evidence shows it is an effective way to substantially reduce the body's pesti
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4 days ago6 min read
20 Famous Cheeses: Their Regions, Traditions, and How They're Made
Yes, cheese is keto-friendly due to its high fat and low carb content. Just watch portion sizes, as carbs can add up. Hard cheeses typically have fewer carbs than soft ones. Avoid pre-shredded cheese with added starches. Net carbs range from 0g (Babybel, chèvre, halloumi) to about 1.6g per ounce (cream cheese), with cottage cheese being the highest at 2.9g per 4 oz. Chef Janine prefers low-carb varieties like Gruyère, Brie, and Camembert.
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7 days ago5 min read
America's Changing Food Landscape: A Chef's Perspective
America's food landscape is changing rapidly. Traditional restaurants now compete with specialty markets, food courts, coffee houses, food trucks, and premium food venues. Consumers have more choices than ever, and price alone no longer drives decisions. Trust, consistency, quality, and customer experience matter. Comfort Keto was built on those same principles, making the ketogenic lifestyle easier, more enjoyable, and sustainable week after week.
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Jun 134 min read
Who Owns Organic? The Changing Face of Natural Food Brands
Organic food has grown from a niche market into a multi-billion-dollar industry. As demand increased, many of the best-known organic brands were acquired by a handful of multinational corporations, reshaping the marketplace. Yet ownership alone does not determine quality. Whether a product is made by a global corporation or an independent company, informed consumers should evaluate ingredients, farming practices, processing methods, and certification standards.
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Jun 114 min read
Which Keto Ice Cream Is Best? We Tested and Ranked the Top 4 Brands
Food cravings are common and may stem from nutritional needs, emotions, or the brain’s reward system. Ice cream is a favorite comfort food, making keto-friendly alternatives popular among low-carb eaters. Comfort Keto tested leading sugar-free ice creams for taste, texture, scoopability, ingredients, and net carbs. Our rankings: 1) Rebel Creamery, 2) Keto Pint, 3) Enlightened Keto, and 4) Halo Top Keto. Rebel earned top marks for flavor, creamy texture, and clean keto ingredi
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Jun 84 min read
Why the Ketogenic Diet Is Back — And Stronger Than Ever
Emerging 2025–2030 dietary guidelines under the MAHA movement are helping bring ketogenic and low-carb nutrition back into the mainstream conversation. As concerns grow over obesity, diabetes, ultra-processed foods, and sugar consumption, Americans are rediscovering real whole foods, healthy fats, and protein-rich eating. Interest in processed vegan substitutes and fat-free foods is rapidly declining while keto and metabolic health continue gaining momentum nationwide.
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May 243 min read
🌍 The Global Story of Döner, Shawarma & Gyro 🥙
From the Ottoman Empire’s bustling bazaars to the streets of Berlin, Mexico City, New York, and Paris, döner, shawarma, and gyro evolved from a shared tradition of vertically roasted meat. Originating in Ottoman culinary culture, these iconic dishes spread globally through migration, trade, and diaspora communities. Along the way, each developed its own identity — from Turkish döner and Levantine shawarma to Greek gyro and Mexico’s al pastor — becoming beloved street foods wo
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May 187 min read
What Is And Is Not Keto?
Many people discover keto through its weight-loss benefits, but true ketogenic living is about much more than the number on the scale. The goal is to improve metabolic health, reduce inflammation, and nourish the body with nutrient-dense whole foods. Our focus is simple: eliminate inflammatory foods, avoid highly processed ingredients, and provide the nutrients the body needs to thrive. Weight loss is a benefit; better health is the destination.
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May 132 min read
Eating Out on Keto—Knowledge Library E-Book
Eating out on keto is challenging because restaurants are carb-focused, but it’s manageable with preparation. Reviewing menus ahead, avoiding obvious carb traps, ordering sauces on the side, and prioritizing protein with vegetables help maintain ketosis. Many cuisines naturally support keto with minimal swaps. Success comes from consistency, not perfection—learning to navigate menus confidently allows you to enjoy social meals without stress or guesswork.
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Jan 293 min read
Goodbye Sugar, Hello Steak: The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines Take U.S. Nutrition in a New Direction
The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines mark a clear reset in U.S. nutrition policy. They move away from nutrient counting and low-fat dogma toward real, whole foods as the foundation of health. Ultra-processed foods and added sugar are explicitly discouraged, protein is prioritized at every meal, healthy fats from whole foods are welcomed, and alcohol guidance is tightened. The focus shifts to food quality, satiety, metabolic and gut health, with system-wide implications beyond the
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Jan 89 min read
🍽️ The Illusion of “Perfect” Convenience: A Closer Look at Factor Meals and Paid Food Reviews
Behind the polished marketing and “chef-prepared” claims, Factor’s meals reveal the truth of mass-produced convenience: shredded meats hiding low-grade cuts, mushy vegetables drained of life, and identical plates built for shelf life, not satisfaction. It’s the illusion of wellness—industrial food packaged as gourmet, proof that convenience has replaced true culinary craftsmanship.
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Nov 6, 20254 min read
🌎 How Food Builds Community, Identity, and Meaning
Food as Culture, Community, and Necessity Throughout human history, wherever civilizations have flourished, so too have distinct culinary...
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Jul 28, 20255 min read
🍴 A Real Talk on the State of Restaurants, Food Culture, and What’s Next
Most of what passes for “food culture” today is marketing, not nourishment — fake trends, inflated prices, and lifeless meals. Local diners are dying, fast food is overpriced junk, and delivery apps are bleeding everyone dry. But there’s hope: micro-chefs like Chef Janine are bringing back real, healing food. It’s time to wake up — and eat like your health matters.
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Jul 28, 20257 min read
🥐 Breakfast: How Marketing Created the "Most Important Meal of the Day"
The idea that breakfast is the most important meal of the day owes much of its popularity to cereal marketing. Before the Industrial Revolution, breakfast was not a standardized routine, and some cultures ate only one meal daily. Early cereals were created as health foods but evolved into heavily marketed products. Today, growing interest in intermittent fasting and ketogenic diets is prompting many people to rethink traditional breakfast habits.
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Jul 25, 20254 min read
🌱 Exploring Veganism, Anti-Nutrients, and Bio-availability
This blog post explores the realities of veganism, including its nutritional gaps, potential health impacts, and common myths. It features video and podcast content on topics like anti-nutrients, bioavailability, and the differences between plant-based and omnivorous diets. Experts like Dr. Georgia Ede and Dr. Ty Beal challenge mainstream narratives and encourage critical thinking about what truly nourishes the body.
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Jul 4, 20252 min read
🍷 Glyphosate in American Wines: The Dirty Secret in Your Glass
Independent testing has detected glyphosate residues in many American wines, including some labeled organic, raising concerns about the widespread use of this herbicide in modern agriculture. This article examines the evidence, compares wine-growing regions around the world, explains why contamination occurs, and offers practical guidance for choosing wines with a lower likelihood of glyphosate residues.
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Jul 2, 20255 min read
🥙 Döner Without Borders: A Turkish Outdoor Picnic Food Becomes a Global Culinary Icon
The döner kebab is more than a snack—it’s a symbol of migration, identity, and cultural fusion in Europe. From Anatolian roots to 40,000+ shops in Germany, it evolved with Turkish guest workers and became a staple of urban life. Scholars like Pierre Raffard trace its journey through politics, integration, and resistance—revealing how this humble street food tells the story of modern Europe.
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Jun 17, 20254 min read
🍽️ From Public Tables to Fine Dining: How Restaurants Came to Be
From medieval cookshops to modern fast food, this summary traces the evolution of public dining. In the Middle Ages, street stalls fed city dwellers, while nobles dined on spiced feasts. Coffeehouses in Constantinople, Paris, and London became hubs of culture. France birthed restaurants in the 18th century, America followed in 1794. By the 20th century, fast food exploded—convenient but nutritionally hollow—marking a dramatic shift in how the world eats.
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May 26, 202527 min read
🍷 Exploring the Medieval Tavern: A Journey Back in Time
Medieval taverns were gritty, chaotic hubs of food, drink, and community, serving as the first restaurants and vital social centers. Despite the filth, noise, and violence, they offered warmth, conversation, and escape from daily hardships. Chef Janine explores this raw history to highlight how far we've come in hygiene, food, and comfort—and to remind us to cherish the modern luxuries we often take for granted.
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Apr 25, 20253 min read
🎬🍎 Must-Watch Food Documentaries That Might Just Change Your Life
If you haven’t watched these food documentaries yet, consider this your invite 🎟️. These films are a great start. They’re eye-opening—a journey that can transform how you see food and the world. 🍽️ As a chef, I was shocked to learn how the food environment favors cheap, processed foods over real, nourishing options. Many makers prioritize profits, not health. ⚠️ Note: We don’t endorse the vegan agendas some promote—our focus is on healing, nutrient-rich foods that honor an
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Apr 23, 20255 min read
🛢️🥗 “Canola” Oil Is The Acronym For Rapeseed Oil
Canola oil, made from rapeseed, was rebranded in Canada to distance it from its toxic origins. High in omega-6, it contributes to inflammation when not balanced with omega-3s. A healthy fat intake includes a mix of omega-3, omega-6, saturated, and monounsaturated fats. To lower inflammation and disease risk, reduce omega-6 oils (like canola, soybean) and increase omega-3s from fish, flax, chia, walnuts, and grass-fed meats. Choose cooking oils like olive, avocado, butter, or
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Apr 11, 20255 min read
Vegan Diets Don't Work. Here's Why!
This video explores key questions about veganism and human nutrition, including why many vegans quit, the impact on gut health, processed food consumption, and concerns for children. It also examines human evolution, skull structure, and whether meat can truly be replaced.
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Mar 31, 20251 min read
The Global Influence on Comfort Keto: Fusion Keto Cuisine
While "fusion cuisine" has at its core the timeless exchange of food traditions, shaped by the movement of people, trade, and innovation.
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Mar 25, 20252 min read
What is ASIAN FUSION Cuisine? Why is it Great?
If you don't intend to travel to far east soon, no worries. Throughout the year, we will take you to our culinary "TOUR D'ORIENT".
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Mar 24, 20253 min read
Fake Foods Series: Most Faked Foods In The World
Food fraud is a $40 billion global industry where fake or adulterated foods—like truffle oil, vanilla, honey, and cheese—are sold as premium goods. These deceptive practices hurt ethical producers, fund crime, and can pose health risks. Learn how to spot fake products and protect your plate from this gourmet scam. Stay sharp. Eat smart. 🍽️🕵️♀️
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Feb 28, 20254 min read
Fake Food Series: Wormburgers and the War on Real Food — A Manufactured Crisis?
South Korean scientists say mealworms could fight world hunger and mimic meat 🍔, but Chef Janine calls this a perversion, not progress. Despite Belgium's wormburgers and eco-push, most nations reject bugs-as-food. With birth rates falling and agriculture thriving, Janine argues real, natural food can feed the world — no insects needed 🌾🥩. Say no to worms, yes to tradition.
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Feb 4, 20253 min read
Fake Food Series: 🌱 The Plant-Based Deception: When Marketing Masquerades as Science 🚫🥦
The plant-based trend isn’t driven by nutrition—it’s marketing. Consumers are misled into fearing animal foods and embracing sugar-loaded fruits, oxalate-rich veggies, and inflammatory plant products. Enter lab-made meats like Impossible Foods, falsely sold as eco-friendly. 💩 The truth? Real health comes from ethically raised animal foods. Don’t fall for the greenwashed hype—follow the money. 💸👀
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Feb 3, 20252 min read
⛔🥦🥕 Introducing The Must-Read Book "The Great Plant-Based Con"
In this video, Dr. Anthony Chaffee interviews Jayne Buxton about her book The Great Plant-Based Con, which challenges the health and environmental claims of plant-only diets. Buxton exposes how such diets can harm health, benefit Big Food and Big Pharma, and are promoted by biased media and powerful institutions. The book advocates for ethical, regenerative farming and omnivorous eating.
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Dec 31, 20242 min read
🍳 Censored for Eating Clean? The Silencing of Keto Voices Online
🍳 Censored for Eating Clean? Big Tech and Big Pharma are silencing keto voices because real food threatens profits. 🥑💊 Doctors got $2.3B+ from drug/device makers in 2019 alone — no wonder they push pills over prevention. 🚫🧠 Clean keto works, so they censor it. Fight back: use uncensored search engines, support real-food creators, and explore Open Payments to uncover hidden conflicts. 🕵️♂️💡
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Sep 11, 20243 min read
Inflammation Ends Here – Seed Oil-Free Restaurants in Your Area
Seed Oil Scout is a community-driven app that helps diners learn about restaurant ingredients, cooking fats, and sourcing practices. With over 45,000 restaurant listings and more than 2 million users contributing reviews, the app makes it easy to identify restaurants that avoid industrial seed oils, use traditional fats such as beef tallow and avocado oil, and offer organic, grass-fed, and wild food options. Users can search nearby restaurants using maps, lists, and ingredien
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Sep 5, 20241 min read
Toxin Series "2": PHTHALATES Are In Fast Food Too!
A 2021 George Washington University study found toxic chemicals, including phthalates and plasticizers, in 81–86% of fast food items from major U.S. chains like McDonald’s and Taco Bell. These chemicals, linked to hormonal, reproductive, and behavioral issues, likely come from food handling gloves and packaging. Meaty items had the highest levels, while cheese pizza had the lowest. Home-cooked meals may reduce exposure.
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Jun 29, 20242 min read
🍤 From Tank to Table: Inside Southern California’s First Urban Shrimp Farm in Downey
TransparentSea, located in Downey, California, is one of the first urban shrimp farms in the U.S. It grows Pacific white leg prawns in 300,000 gallons of water, recycling 99% of it and using energy-efficient methods. The farm aims to reduce pressure on wild shrimp stocks and provide a chemical-free, sustainable product. The shrimp are farmed for three months before being delivered fresh to top Los Angeles restaurants. For more information, visit their website at transparentse
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Apr 23, 20242 min read
Keto Wine: Few Great Low-Carb Wines
Wine has fascinated mankind for thousands of years. Great inventions from the antique tree press to computer-controlled tank presses have...
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Feb 1, 20242 min read
Local Steakhouse Chains That Use The Highest Quality Steaks
Eating delicious steak is often viewed as a luxury. As a somewhat pricey cut of meat, we understandably want the quality of the steak to...
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Jan 28, 20243 min read
Here Is Where You Can Eat Out "KETO" With Friends & Family During Holidays!
Happy Holiday Season! So, you are on a keto diet and you are feeling really great on it. However, you know very well that it can be tough...
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Oct 21, 20235 min read
New Year, New Food Products! Insect Burgers???
Insects like crickets, mealworms, and maggots are gaining attention as sustainable protein sources. While not vegetarian, they require less land and emit fewer emissions than livestock. Mealworms are nutrient-rich and clean, crickets are protein-packed, and maggots blend easily into foods. Bug-based burgers may be the future—would you try one?
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Sep 11, 20231 min read
Americans Are Looking To Try The Keto Diet More Than Any Other Diet
In 2023, Americans from 47 out of 50 states searched for terms related to the ketogenic diet more than any other diet. FitnessVolt ...
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Jul 16, 20232 min read
🧪 From Chic to Controversial: Aspartame—The Artificial Sweetener That Won’t Die Quietly
Aspartame is one of the world's most widely used artificial sweeteners and one of the most controversial. Critics have questioned its safety, approval process, and long-term health effects for decades, citing concerns about its breakdown products, industry influence, and regulatory decisions. This article explores the history of aspartame, the debates surrounding its approval, and why many consumers have turned to alternatives such as stevia while questioning products markete
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Jul 9, 20236 min read
🌻 Overstated Health Benefits of Plants & Who Can Benefit from Carnivore Diet
Dr. Paul Saladino argues that eating nose-to-tail animal foods provides all essential nutrients, while plants contain defense chemicals that may harm health. He questions the assumed benefits of polyphenols, fiber, and plant-based diets, highlighting that early humans were likely high-level carnivores. Organ meats are nutrient-dense and affordable. He advocates for fat-based metabolism, moderate protein intake, and challenges common views on plant compounds and supplements.
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May 30, 20233 min read
THE BIGGEST FAST FOOD CHAIN is Shutting Down Before Our Eyes!
Now, this is very serious, folks. A new report by Franchise Consulting Group has exposed that the McDonald's business model is in its...
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May 29, 20232 min read
The Coming War On Junk Food
In the Op-ed published in The Wall Street Journal , Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) is saying that he will soon introduce a measure to remove...
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May 20, 20232 min read
🍽️ Inside the Food Fight: How Diet, Policy, and Profit Are Fueling the Metabolic Health Crisis
We’re in a metabolic health crisis driven by processed foods, sugar, and seed oils. On the Dhru Purohit Podcast, Calley Means reveals how corporate lobbying distorts nutrition science and public policy. They explore how misleading health guidelines, pharma influence, and lack of real education are fueling chronic illness—and why understanding how our bodies work is key to taking back control of our health.
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Feb 3, 20233 min read
Low-Carb Beers You Can Actually Drink on Keto Diet
Many keto dieters avoid beer because of its carbohydrate content, but low-carb options are now widely available. Light beers typically contain fewer carbs, fewer calories, and lower alcohol content than regular beers. For those who enjoy beer, moderation and informed choices are essential. As a general guideline, beers with 5 grams of carbs or less per serving fit best within a ketogenic lifestyle. We tasted and approved a few for you. Cheers!
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Jan 23, 20231 min read
New CA Bill Pushes The 2023 Minimum Wage For Restaurant Workers Up To $22
If you are living in California, prepare for the huge 2023 price increase for restaurant food across the state, and may be soon, across...
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Oct 12, 20222 min read
Fake Food Series: 🦗✨ Eat the Bugs? The Crunchy Truth Behind the Trend ✨🦗
Robert Downey Jr. selling cricket kibble? Nicole Kidman nibbling bugs? “Eat the bugs” became a meme—but is it safe? This video dives into industrial insect farming, parasite risks 🦠, and the shady “Circular Economy” where bugs eat trash—and you eat the bugs. 🔁 💩➡️🍴 Is this really sustainable—or corporate control in eco-packaging? ♻️ Question the hype, read the labels, and don’t swallow the narrative.
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Sep 28, 20222 min read
Fake Food Series: 🧫🍔 Lab-Grown Lunch? Welcome to the Creepy Culinary Future!
Lab-grown meat is here—cultivated from animal cells in bioreactors and backed by tech giants and global agendas like the World Economic Forum. Promoted as eco-friendly and cruelty-free, it's part of the 4th Industrial Revolution. Critics warn it’s less about sustainability and more about control, as natural meat may soon disappear from shelves. The question remains: will people accept synthetic food as the new normal? 🍔🧬
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Sep 15, 20223 min read
"Global Government" Has Plans To Tax Meat Consumption!
What's going on here? Taxing our meat and bankrupting our farmers...for the greater good? "A Meat Tax Is Probably Inevitable – Here’s How...
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Aug 15, 20221 min read
Fake Food Series: 🚨 GMO 2.0 Is Here… and It’s Wearing a New Disguise
Biotech companies are pushing unregulated GMO 2.0 tech like synthetic biology and precision fermentation—lab-grown proteins made by gene-edited microbes—into food without GMO labels. These ultra-processed “animal-free” products often use GMO feedstocks and create risky bio-waste. Marketed as sustainable, they threaten traditional farming and mislead plant-based and natural food communities. At Comfort Keto, we stand for real, honest food. 🌱🚫🧬
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Aug 14, 20222 min read
The Kind of Music To Listen While Enjoying Your COMFORT KETO Meals!
Whether you’re enjoying a casual COMFORT KETO weeknight meal or trying to make a special occasion COMFORT KETO dinner at home, we feel...
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May 26, 20221 min read
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