Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee have recently observed the disturbing effects of water tainted with fluoxetine, commonly known as Prozac, on minnows. Results of this study are also frightening because antidepressants are the most common class of drugs...
Each year over 600,000 Americans die of heart disease. More than $109 billion is spent annually on health care services, productivity loss and pharmaceuticals related to heart disease. Arteries are the highways of the human body that transport oxygen from...
If you're looking to add colorful, delicious fruits to your garden, or just want a fresh boost to your meals, heirloom tomatoes are a wonderfully healthy option to consider. In general, tomatoes are full of goodness, including fiber, iron,...
Many of us appreciate the fact that we can enjoy that occasional glass of red wine as a great way to unwind and de-stress. Red wine also has a number of well-documented  health benefits. In case you need a refresher,...
A 15-year Swedish study performed at Lund University has found that drinking just one soda per day could entail a 40 percent higher risk of men developing aggressive prostate cancer. Recent research has also linked soda consumption to pancreatic...
Your true personality really shines when you get in the kitchen, or maybe even when you avoid the kitchen. Some people cook because it is relaxing and a hobby, some people cook only reluctantly because they have to, and others...
What do executives at Kraft and Frito Lay have in common with many other heads of American Big Food companies? Many of them choose organic foods for themselves and their families, despite their stringent marketing and support of processed foods...
More good news for the anti-GMO community, and bad news for Monsanto: Connecticut and Maine have passed bills requiring GMO labeling laws, won by huge majority votes. In Connecticut, the bill passed unanimously through the Senate, and won in the...
It's orange, it's gooey, and kids love it. However, lurking in every bowl of Kraft Macaroni and Cheese are two artificial colors, Yellow 5 and Yellow 6, that have been found to have detrimental effects, especially on children. Yellow...
Kermit the frog said, "it's not easy being green." The same thing may be echoed by highly nutritious green smoothies. Many people shy away from green smoothies simply because they are green. However, it is the green component of these...