Are We Running Out of Clean Water?
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 businesses require water, yet in many regions, they need more water than is actually available - and that demand is...
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Figs
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 as a sweetener in historical records, as well as today in the Middle East and parts of Africa. Some cultures have...
Reader Question: Eco Friendly Vacation in Belize
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 eco travel. With a beautiful natural setting, this small, but hospitable, country offers many opportunities for eco travel. Since English...
5 Delectable Gluten-Free Chocolate Recipes
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 compromising your health. Chocolate Muffins Ingredients: 3/4 cup sorghum powder 3/4 cup potato starch 1/2 a cup raw organic cocoa powder 1 cup organic coconut sugar 1/2...
Why Diet Soda Bleepin’ Sucks
"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 day. In fact, soda is the biggest source of calories for Americans. But, you say that you drink diet soda...
Researchers Find that Painkillers Can Actually CAUSE Headaches
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, the United Kingdom's National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) held a panel and created guidelines for treating headaches....
GMOs Found in Many Vitamins – Including Kids Vitamins
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 of the unecessary sugar and artificial colorings contained in many children's vitamins. GMOs have been discovered lurking within vitamins, often hiding...
Meditation Shown to Increase Empathy
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 Lutz, hope that their results may be especially applicable to reducing instances of childhood bullying, as well as aiding those...
Chicken from China: Learn How to Avoid Possible Contamination by Raising Your Own Flock
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 is just cooked chicken products from birds raised in the United States that are allowed to be shipped; however, critics...
Slow Food Catching On
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 properly grow, prepare and enjoy food, emphasizing quality over convenience. The Slow Food movement was originally founded in 1986 by...
