Another Reason to Eat Free-Range Poultry: Less Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
A survey of ground turkey performed by Consumer Reports found that samples that came from birds which were not routinely fed antibiotics had lower instances of contamination by antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Consumer Reports researchers analyzed 257 samples of raw, ground turkey and ground turkey patties from retailers across the country. The samples included national brands, store brands and organic varieties. The...
Soothe Dry and Chapped Hands Naturally
With winter just around the corner, many people will be dealing with the frustration of dry hands. Some suffer with skin that becomes so dry it cracks or even bleeds. Extreme cold temperatures can cause the skin to lose moisture resulting in dry or chapped hands that can be uncomfortable or even quite painful. If left untreated it can...
The Berry that has 50x More Vitamin C Than Oranges
In order to live, we require vitamins. They regulate metabolism and assist the biochemical processes that release energy from food that has been digested. They are known as micronutrients because they are required in smaller doses than nutrients such as fat, carbohydrates, proteins and water. Vitamins are coenzymes that work with enzymes to allow all of the processes and...
Breaking News: World Food Prize Awarded to Monsanto Although Safety Still a HUGE Issue
Known as the Nobel Prize of Food, the World Food Prize has received as much attention for its connection to industrial agriculture and genetically modified (GM) crops as it has for honoring those who feed the poor and hungry in the world. The prize was recently awarded to Robert Fraley, an executive at Monsanto, Syngenta scientist Mary-Bell Chilton and Marc...
Study: Eating 2 Large Meals Better for Weight Loss
For years we’ve been told that eating smaller, “mini-meals,” throughout the day is better for weight loss than eating three larger meals but a recent study presented at the American Diabetes Conference this past summer revealed that it may not be the best advice. The researchers from the Institute for Clinical and Experimental Medicine in Prague found that people with...
This Indian Spice Could Battle Diabetes
A study published in the journal Diabetes Care has linked curcumin, a compound found in the Indian spice turmeric, to the prevention of type 2 diabetes in individuals who already have prediabetes. Prediabetes is defined by very high blood sugar levels, and is thought to be the first step towards developing type 2 diabetes. The study, although small in scale,...
Why Obese People May Not Feel Full
A new study performed at the University of Adelaide reinforces just how important it is to prevent obesity before it happens. Researchers have found one reason why losing weight - and keeping it off - may be so difficult for so many people. The study's leader, associate professor Amanda Page, says, "we know that only about 5% of people on...
5 Ways Onions Can Boost Your Health
It can bring you to tears. Known for its pungent odor and its ability to make a grown man cry in the kitchen, the onion is most often utilized for its ability to season and flavor a variety dishes. But don’t discount this odiferous orb as a mere ingredient. Check out these five ways onions can boost your health. A...
8th Grade Textbook Found to Include Pro-GMO Propaganda
A shocking attempt by biotech corporations to brainwash our children has been found lurking in their textbooks. A pro-GMO worksheet from an 8th grade textbook has incited public outcry across the United States. Activist Rachel Pachivas of GMO Free USA recently circulated a photo of page 20 of the Daily Six Traits Writing Book, printed by the Evan-Moor Corporation, entitled...
Atrazine: The Pesticide that Must be Banned
Atrazine has been widely and consistently used since 1958 when the chemical was registered by S. According to the Natural Resources Defense Council. This herbicide, used to control weeds, has been contaminating drinking water for years. The Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA), who oversees pesticide use, says atrazine is "not likely," a human carcinogen. In 2009, the EPA put...
