Sara Novak
Sara Novak specializes in food policy and health writing and is devoted to living mindfully in all of her daily pursuits. She’s a health and wellness expert for Discovery Health and recently launched her own food and wellness Web site Serene Kitchen. Her work has also been featured on HowStuffWorks.com, TLC Cooking, and Animal Planet.
After graduating from the Grady School of Journalism at the University of Georgia, Sara headed the communication efforts for a national scholarship program in Washington, D.C. Sara has also handled copy writing and public relations for a global environmental consulting firm.
Today, Sara lives on Sullivan’s Island, a tiny island community just outside of Charleston, with her husband and two lovable cocker spaniels, Madison and Bella.
Latest Stories from Sara Novak - Page 4
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Does Belly Armor Block Pregnant Women from Radiation?
Belly Armor claims to protect pregnant women against non-ionizing radiation.
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Pro Surfer Kyle Thiermann Talks Nuclear Power in South Africa with Kelly Slater, Van Jones, and Foster Gamble
Kyle Thiermann and Surfing for Change discuss nuclear power in South Africa with Kelly Slater, Van Jones and Foster Gamble
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‘Just Label It’ Campaign Asks the FDA for GMO Labeling
Just label it campaign works to get national gmo labeling.
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Dallas Meat Packing Factory Under Investigation for Dumping Pig Blood Directly Into River
The amount of blood were supposedly so large that a photographer taking aerial photos of the Trinity River noticed it seemed to be running red.
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6,000 Year Old Peruvian Popcorn Reminds Us How New GMO Corn Really Is
Oldest ever popcorn discovered in Peru tells the story of indigenous corn varieties versus gmo monoculture crops.
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Posing Against PVC On Your Yoga Mat
Is there PVC and other toxins in your yoga mat?
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No More “Pink Slime” at Taco Bell, McDonald’s, and Burger King
Taco Bell, McDonald's and Burger King abandon Pink Slime.
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High Milk Intake Linked to Prostate Cancer
Drinking milk daily as a teen linked to prostate cancer later in life.
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Self Sufficiency Is Good For Mental Health
Over consumption and disconnection from our food and environment is making us stressed and depressed.
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Frito-Lay Sued for Labeling GMO Ingredients as All Natural
Frito-Lay is being sued for labeling its foods as all natural when they contain gmo corn and soy.
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USDA Approves Monsanto’s Drought Tolerant Corn
USDA deregulates Monsanto's drought tolerant corn for farmers. Trials to begin in the Great Plains
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South Carolina Documents Its First Human Rabies Case in Over 50 Years
South Carolina health department announces a human rabies case sourced from a bat.
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Chipotle CEO Testifies Before Congress to Curb Antibiotic Use in Livestock
Chipotle CEO Steve Ells testified before Congress in favor of the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act.
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Picky Eaters More Prone to Allergies
Picky eaters are more likely to be allergies to soy, gluten, peanuts, etc later in life.
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77,000 Year Old Bedding Discovered Within Threatened South African Excavation Site
77,000 year old bedding discovered complete with medicinal herbs discovered in South Africa.
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Rhode Island Hospitals Stop Offering Formula to Encourage Breastfeeding
Rhode Island birthing hospitals stop offering new moms free formula to push for breastfeeding.
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FDA Responds: How Safe Are Arsenic Levels in Apple Juice?
FDA says arsenic levels in apple juice brands are safe though further testing could be necessary.
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Freight Farms Grows Organic, Local Produce in Recycled Shipping Containers
Freight farms equips recycled shipping containers with hydroponic organic local gardens.
