The Top 3 Pro-GMO Arguments Debunked
You can turn your back on some things, and no one gets hurt; however a continual turning away from the foreboding truths regarding genetically modified foods is downright inexcusable. With the health of Americans already seriously at risk due to an alarming rise in lifestyle-related illnesses, perpetuated by a food industry swollen with greed, GMO's are only adding fuel...
Shark Finning Wreaking Havoc on the Marine Food Chain
Shark finning is truly inhumane, and not just for the sharks. The entire ecological balance of our planet’s oceans is threatened by this practice. While shark finning is illegal in many countries, including the United States, it is very difficult to regulate, and often goes on illegally due to a huge demand, primarily from Asian countries, for shark fin...
Study: 69% of Ground Turkey Samples Contain Fecal Matter
Consumer Reports has recently released the results of its ground turkey sampling study from across America. The magazine looked at 257 individual samples including 27 different brands taken from 21 states. Researchers analyzed the samples for signs of five different bacteria including salmonella, E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus, enterococcus and campylobacter. The results indicated that 90% of all the meat...
5 Ways to Break the Sugar “Fix”
Do you finish a meal and find yourself searching for a sweet treat to top it off? Is it hard for you to pass the bakery or the coffee shop on the way to work? Millions of people in America suffer from what is known as sugar addiction, although they probably don't even know it. With larger amounts of sugar...
3 Great Reasons to Eat Bugs
While a great big side of beef may be for dinner in your house tonight - thousands of miles away - on the other side of the world - someone else is enjoying a nice platter of fried grasshoppers on rice. That's right - fried grasshoppers. Does this sound appetizing? Probably not, but over 80% of the cultures in...
Toxic Gold Nanoparticles Accelerate Aging
One thing that most Americans seem to fight against is aging. We do our best to nip, tuck, surgically alter and hide all the visible signs of our aging bodies. However, many of these procedures and products do more damage than good. In a new study, researchers have discovered how some skin care products containing pure gold nanoparticles can...
Study: Eating Early Can Boost Fat Loss
Perhaps you have tried it all. You have cleaned up your diet, you are exercising daily, managing stress, getting plenty of sleep and drinking lots of water and still..... the pounds prevail. That stubborn roll that just won't go away has become your worst enemy. A new study may reveal the answer to your prevailing pudge. According to researchers,...
This is the Exercise You Should Be Doing Everyday
Are you confused as to what exactly is the best exercise activity for you? Should you run, walk lift weights, take a pilates class, practice yoga, ride a bike, swim, or swing kettlebells? So many choices, and certainly no one right answer. The best exercise is ultimately, the one that you will do most consistently. The one that you...
6 Natural Remedies for Clear and Healthy Skin
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if acne concerns were non-existent for those of us who have survived adolescence and lived to tell about it? The irritating truth is, adult acne is a prevalent condition in the United States, and the number of sufferers continues to rise annually. According to the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, adult acne plagues...
The Absolute Worst Creamers For Your Coffee
If you start your morning with a cup of coffee, beware of non-dairy coffee creamers - especially the powdered, flavored varieties. These imposters contain no nutritional value, and are filled with toxic additives. They often - ironically - contain dairy by-products and are frequently filled with processed chemicals, hydrogenated oils and artificial flavorings, consequently transforming your daily wake-up drink...
