Canola oil is not all it’s cracked up to be
Canola oil has long been touted as a great, cheap alternative to olive oil. It’s a healthy vegetable oil, or so they say. However, what most people don’t know is that canola oil is ac [...]
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EFSA: Glyphosate is safe, but you’re not
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has angered thousands with its new claim that glyphosate does not, in fact, cause cancer. According to NewsMax.com, “The EFSA advises EU poli [...]
What you eat in your youth may affect how you age
New research suggests that eating healthy in your 20s will indeed impact your health for the rest of your life. Dr. Michael Miedema and his team of researchers at the Minneapolis Heart Inst [...]
Mercury fillings lead to kidney damage, study shows
Despite all the claims saying that mercury amalgams are safe, a 2005 peer-reviewed study shows that mercury in dental fillings leads to a whole host of other ailments. Nephrotoxicity or kid [...]
Ban GMOs or label them — we need to act quickly!
People have been calling for either bans or labels on GM products since their introduction in the 90s. Across the globe, dozens of countries have created GMO-free zones with laws to preserv [...]
Saturated fats lower risk of deadly diabetes
Saturated fats have taken the blame for heart disease and high cholesterol for decades. However, new research shows this may not always be the case. In fact, having a proper amount of satur [...]
Studies show gum disease is linked to heart attack
New research shows that gum disease or periodontal disease may be linked to an increased risk of heart disease, and even heart attack. Researchers believe that the inflammation caused by gu [...]
Trace mineral boosts weight loss and cuts cravings
This overlooked trace mineral may be the secret to shedding pounds, according to a new research conducted by the University of Vermont. Yale researchers also found this mineral to be an eff [...]
Mulberry extract can lower your blood sugar and weight
More Americans than ever before are developing diabetes, and many of us don’t even know we’ve got it. Due to how common type-2 diabetes has become, many people don’t realize it can have ser [...]
General Mills furious over new nutrition labels requiring added sugars component
The FDA’s proposals to crack down on added sugars have drawn a line in the sand for many big food manufacturers, such as General Mills, Kellogg’s and Unilever. While some, such as Nes [...]
