Sam Mendelson

Eagle Columnist

Articles by Sam Mendelson

Food innovations worsen America’s obesity problem

April 10, 2013

Fast food innovations are part of an organized marketing tool aimed at attracting and engaging young customers.

Break matzo, build history

March 27, 2013

When it comes to what tastes good, Jews, Muslims and Christians do not care about politics.

The million-dollar ‘sustainability’ lie

February 27, 2013

McDonald’s introduction of the Fish McBite is an attempt to create a “Certified Sustainable Seafood” option. Mendelson challenges the menu ad-on and calls it a perversion of the food system.

Don’t fear the horse meat, fear the industry

February 13, 2013

It is easy to crucify the failure of meatpackers to prevent horsemeat from entering burgers. It is much more difficult, however, to hold a mirror to our own eating practices.

Shame on you, Coca-Cola

January 30, 2013

Soft drink companies are becoming the new Big Tobacco.

The illusion of food prices

December 5, 2012

Expensive foods are not necessarily healthier or of higher quality.

Quit it with the microwave dinners

November 7, 2012

Returning to cooking can reconnect us with what makes us human.

When science enters food, labels are crucial

October 25, 2012

We deserve to know what goes into our food.

Neon honey creates global health scare

October 11, 2012

Artificial dyes have caused bees to produce neon honey.

With food, counting isn’t necessary

September 27, 2012

Dieting in America should focus on quality, not quantity.

D.C. bridges cultural gaps through food

September 13, 2012

Truckeroo connects us all with food.

Is anyone a doctor?

April 24, 2012

Student Health Center doesn’t live up to the needs of many students.

Grin and bear it

March 27, 2012

The killing of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin shows the flaws in lax gun regulations and so-called “Stand Your Ground” laws.

Let the Loonies Speak

February 27, 2012

Sam Mendelson takes issue with the tactics of protesters who interrupted Gov. Brewer’s visit on the 24th.

A poor man for President

February 14, 2012

The candidacy for president shouldn’t be a millionaire’s club.