Small Amounts of Prozac Can Be Very Harmful to Fish and Humans
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 found in human drinking water. The minnows, who were studied swimming in water with very small amounts of Prozac added, had...
7 Foods to Cleanse Your Arteries Naturally
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 the heart to  every other part of the body. This highway, like any highway, works best when it is not...
Heirloom Tomatoes: A Deliciously Healthy Addition to Your Summer Meals
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, potassium, B vitamins and phytochemicals. However, heirloom tomatoes are an even better choice with regards to taste, health and the...
8 Reasons to Drink Organic Red Wine
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, some of those benefits include: Lowering bad cholesterol and raising good cholesterol levels Reducing the risk of blood clotting almost as effectively...
Study: Soda Linked to Increased Risk of Prostate and Pancreatic Cancers
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 cancer. If you are still drinking soda - any amount of soda - now is the time to stop. Scientists at...
What Kind of Cook Are You?
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 cook because they are concerned about eating the healthiest foods in the healthiest ways. According to a study of 317 cooks,...
Do ‘Big Food’ Execs Eat Their Own Products? They Know Better
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 and GMOs for the general public. Michael Moss, an investigative reporter for the New York Times, interviewed a number of processed...
GMO Labeling Laws Passed in Connecticut and Maine – Others Close Behind
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 House by a majority of 134-3. This victory makes Connecticut the first state to pass such a law, and its...
Kraft Macaroni and Cheese Ingredients Banned Overseas, Not U.S.
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 5, also known as tartrazine, has been linked to allergic reactions, some of which are quite severe, including asthma, skin...
3 Steps to a Fabulous Green Smoothie
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 drinks that make them such a tremendous asset to overall health and well-being. Reasons to Go Green There are many reasons to...
