Banning Processed Meats

The hot dog may no longer be the pinnacle of culinary art in school cafeterias thanks to The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM). Dr. Neal Barnard, head of the organization, spearheaded the initiative, petitioning the USDA to remove processed meat from school menus. Barnard says 58 scientific studies point to processed meat as one of the culprits increasing the risk of colon cancer. However, The School Nutrition Association says schools follow strict nutrition guidelines, and scientific studies on processed meats are not conclusive. The hot dog may be on a roll for now, but it’s losing heat fast…