Oceans Full of Plastic Impacting Seafood Quality
You’ve probably been told that seafood is an important contribution to a healthy diet. And for years this has rung true. Seafood is high in protein, healthy fats and allows for variety in a healthy eating plan (depending on preparation technique of course). But a recent study found that you may be doing more harm than good by preparing that fresh...
Organic Produce Stickers May be Harmful to Your Health
By definition, produce that is certified USDA Organic does not come into contact with the pesticides, herbicides and chemical treatments that are administered to conventionally-grown produce. However, there is an often-overlooked addition that is the same for both conventional and organic produce: the sticker. The adhesive glues used for produce stickers in the United States are regulated by the FDA,...
Hawaii Council Member Introduces Bill to Urge Pesticide and GMO Disclosure
Elle Cochran, a council member in Maui County, Hawaii, has proposed a bill at the county level to require agricultural operations to disclose their use of genetically modified crops and pesticides to the public. The state of Hawaii currently has some regulations on pesticides in place, however, Cochran asserts, "The current requirements are simply not good enough for this...
Dance Your Way to Health
By no means does exercise have to be boring. There are many ways to exercise without it feeling like 'work' at all. The key is finding a physical activity that you enjoy doing, and for many, dancing is at or near the top of the list. According to the University of Rochester Medical Center, along with cardiovascular health benefits...
Healthy Gut Bacteria Linked to Longevity
There has been a considerable amount of research lately as to the benefits of 'good' gut bacteria, which is supported by prebiotics and probiotics. A new study recently performed by the Buck Institute for Research on Aging now reveals that increasing your amount of healthy gut bacteria may also lead to a longer life. In the words of lead...
Acupuncture May Help with Weight Loss Goals
The famous formula for weight loss: a nutritious diet and regular exercise, is highly effective in itself. However, those looking for an extra boost to help shed some unwanted pounds may wish to also consider acupuncture. A small study recently performed at Kyung Hee University in Seoul, South Korea tested the effects of five point and one point ear acupuncture on...
Middle-Aged Men Win the Worst Body Odor Award
Many of us associate old age with a certain smell. However, while it has been found that we do smell differently as we get older, our scent does not become gradually more unpleasant, as some people may assume. According to Dr. Johan Lundstrom, a sensory neuroscientist at Philadelphia's Monell Chemical Senses Center, several animal studies have shown that body odor...
4 Sugar Secrets the Food Industry is Keeping from You
Just one sugar-sweetened beverage alone contains 10 teaspoons of sugar, which already pushes us over the edge! Sugar has been around for a very, very long time, however, we have increased our consumption to outrageous amounts. Our ancestors, who got their food out of the ground, consumed about one ounce of sugar per day Today, that has risen to about six...
Does Gluten in My Dish Soap or Shampoo Matter?
The gluten-free diet has recently been accepted as more than just the latest trendy fad diet, and has become a way of life for millions of Americans. Unfortunately, this is in a large part due to the overwhelming number of people suffering from celiac disease or gluten sensitivity (we can thank the mass-produced genetically engineered wheat industry for that). Nevertheless,...
How to Save Time and Money Cooking in Bulk
Cooking in bulk - making large amounts of food at once and then storing it for later use - is a time-honored way to save yourself a lot of time and energy during your busy week. It can also be very cost-effective, since many stores offer significant discounts for buying food in larger quantities. If you have never cooked in...
