The Alternative Daily
Tolerating Toxins: Should We or Shouldn’t We?
In our modern world, we are exposed to an array of toxic chemicals and carcinogens on a daily basis - in the water, in...
Beware City Dwellers: Ticks Moving In
Tick season is fully upon us, and it is not just people living in the woody areas of the country that should take precautions...
GMO Crops Leading to Drastic Increases in Pesticide and Herbicide Use
The nasty effects of pest and weed resistant GMO crops on human health and the environment are beginning to show - the insects and...
Bolivia Sets an Example for the World by Driving Out McDonald’s
After 14 years of trying to sell their fast food wares in Bolivia, McDonald's closed the last of its franchises in the country last...
The Dreaded “D” Word: Changing Your Mindset
When you think of the word diet do you envision a lone carrot stick and a cup of water? Perhaps you feel tense and...
4-methylimidazole and 4 Other Reasons to Dump Your Soda Down the...
It has happened again: a beverage manufacturer has been hit between the eyes with a spotlight and everyone is talking. This time it is...
Long John Silver’s: Turning a Healthy Protein Into a Deep-Fried Disaster
Fish can be a wonderfully healthy and delicious meal when prepared properly. However, not all fish dinners are created equal. Long John Silver's Big...
Not Really Swiss but Still a Superfood
If you planted nothing else in a container on your back deck this summer but Swiss chard, also known as silverbeet, you would be...
No “Stock” In Store Stocks – Make Your Own Broth
If you buy chicken or vegetable stock labeled “No MSG” or even products labeled organic believing you’re making the best choice for your family’s...
Splenda Earns Caution Label – Consumers Beware
The Center for Public Interest (CSPI) has reduced its safety rating of Splenda, a common brand name for the artificial sweetener sucralose, from 'safe'...
