A study recently published in the journal, Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, reports that StarLink maize, a type of Bt corn not approved for human consumption, has been found within the Saudi Arabian food supply.
StarLink maize, patented by Aventis CropScience,...
Considered one of the the healthiest foods on the planet, seaweed is a mainstay of the Asian diet. It has been eaten there for thousands of years. In 800 A.D. there were six types of seaweed used in Japanese...
America’s obesity epidemic is downright frightening; more than a third are considered to be obese and that number is expected to grow to 42% by 2030. Americans spend over $33 billion annually in an attempt to lose weight, but...
Spending time in nature, whether its taking a walk through the woods or just watching ducks glide across a pond, has a wonderful calming effect. The sights and sounds of the great outdoors are known to have the ability...
Good oral care is essential for optimal health. Rinsing out the mouth with a mouthwash is considered to be important for good oral hygiene, but store bought chemical mouthwash is filled with potentially harmful ingredients like thymol, which is...
With instability in both the economy and the political arena more and more people are seeking a sustainable lifestyle. One aspect of being completely sustainable is cutting the cord between yourself and the centralized utility system.
An off the grid...
Surely, one might ask, are there not many sides to science and a multitude of ways to solve the demand for nutritious food for the world?
Just because you CAN do something does not mean you should do it. Maybe...
If you’re trying to eat more fruits and vegetables and enjoy grilling, what better way to do so than to get out the grill! There are so many different, delicious and simple recipes for flame-kissed dishes featuring produce -...
Many of us rely on our morning cup of coffee to get the day started. These valuable grounds however, often get thrown in the trash.
However, those old grounds can be used for a variety of creative, all-natural functions. Before...
The city of Boulder, Colorado is setting an important precedent for our entire nation - by localizing energy for the purpose of drastically reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
The New Era Colorado Foundation is a grassroots organization that won a huge...
