Background

David Steinman was born on August 29, 1958 in Los Angeles, California, United States, in the family of Jesse and Rose Steinman.

Education

Steinman earned his undergraduate degree from Columbia University before earning a Master's degree in journalism from the University of Oregon.

Career

In February 1986, David was invited to testify as an expert witness before the Congressional Subcommittee on Health and the Environment chaired by Henry Waxman. The findings of his research team from Loma Linda University were also published in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry in 1989.

In 1990, David published his first book, Diet for a Poisoned Planet, which discussed, among other things, how to avoid foods that may have been contaminated with pesticides and what pesticides could do to human bodies. In 1995, Steinman co-authored The Safe Shopper's Bible with Samuel Epstein. The book provided information on which foods, cosmetics, toiletries, and other household products did or did not have carcinogens or other toxins. In 2010, Steinman created the online radio station, Green Patriot Radio.

Achievements

• David is famous for his books "Diet for a Poisoned Planet: How to Choose Safe Foods for You and Your Family", "Seafood Safety", and "The Safe Shopper’s Bible." Also he has two Pulitzer Prize nominations.

Works

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  • Diet for a Poisoned Planet: How to Choose Safe Foods for You and Your Family - The Twenty-first Century Edition 2006
  • The Safe Shopper's Bible: A Consumer's Guide to Nontoxic Household Products, Cosmetics, and Food 1995
  • The Aspirin Alternative: The Natural Way to Overcome Chronic Pain 1999
  • The Breast Cancer Prevention Program 1997
  • Living healthy in a toxic world: simple steps to p 1996
  • Cure Indigestion, Heartburn, Cholesterol, Triglyceride & Liver Problems with Artichoke Extract 1999
  • 50 Simple Steps to Save the Earth from Global Warming 2008

Religion

David stated his religious inclination as “Do right.”

Politics

Steinman ran for the United States House of Representatives in California's 33rd congressional district in 2012 as a Green Party candidate, running against incumbent Democratic candidate Henry A. Waxman and others. Steinman lost in the June 2012 nonpartisan blanket primary, coming in sixth place with 3.5% of the vote.

Interests

• The outdoors

Connections

On May 17, 1993, David married Terri Lynn Breen, with whom he has a son Spenser Carl Max.

Father:

Jesse Steinman

Mother:

Rose Steinman

Spouse:

Terri Lynn Breen

Son:

Spenser Carl Max