A recent study performed at the Columbia University Water Center states that fresh water supplies in the United States are becoming increasingly scarce, especially as the summers continue to grow hotter.
Columbia Water Center's director, Upmanu Lall, states, "all cities and...
Figs are one of the oldest fruits. This delicious and sweet fruit has been used for centuries. The common fig originated in Asia minor and was brought to America in the 1520s by the Spaniards. Cooked figs were used...
Jesse asks: I want to visit Belize. Do you have suggestions for eco-friendly travel?
Belize, the small Central American country with a diverse landscape including dense jungles, rolling hills and a crystal ocean, has become a very popular destination for...
At The Alternative Daily we are not against a chocolate treat from time to time. Just stay clear of the processed foods, and try some of our favorite gluten-free recipes featured below. These will satisfy your sweet tooth without...
"Diet soda is one of the biggest health scams preying on well-meaning dieters looking for a sweet calorie-free beverage." Dr. Joseph Mercola
"Diet soda makes you fat and unhealthy." Dr. Mark Hyman
The average American downs two cans of soda a...
Do you regularly pop an aspirin or similar painkiller when you have a headache? If so, you may actually be causing more headaches to occur. British researchers have found that overuse of painkillers may cause severe, recurring headaches.
In 2012,...
An investigation  performed by Natural News has found that many brands of vitamins and multivitamins, including those designed for children, contain derivatives of genetically modified corn.
This discovery adds more bad news for commercial vitamins, following our recent survey...
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have found that meditation has the potential to increase an individual's empathy towards others, and can even change brain patterns associated with empathy and compassion.
Study director Richard Davidson and his associate scientist, Antoine...
On average, an American meal usually consists of ingredients from five different  countries (Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture, 2007). Just last week, the Department of Agriculture approved Chinese chicken processing plants to ship chicken to America. For now, it...
What is Slow Food? Short answer: the exact opposite of fast food.
While fast food by its very nature values convenience over the health of people and the environment, the Slow Food movement is spreading awareness of taking time to...
