10 telltale signs you eat too much sugar
The average American takes in far more sugar in one year than is recommended for a whole lifetime. But how do you know if you’re consuming too much? Craving sugar and carbs – If you find yo [...]
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Conflict of interest in vaccine study
The New England Journal of Medicine recently published a new study confirming no link between vaccines and autism. What they neglected to mention was that there was a conflict of interest: [...]
Eat these 10 foods to fight aging
Everyone loves being told they look great for their age. After all, who doesn’t want to look young forever? With these 10 foods, you can help your skin maintain its youthful radiance [...]
New study shows high-fructose corn syrup slows brain function and recovery
UCLA neuroscientists report that a diet high in processed fructose prohibits recovery from traumatic brain injuries, based on a recent study involving rats. Fructose typically occurs natura [...]
Load up on fall veggies
The season of yellow and orange leaves and vegetables is upon us. Potatoes, onions and pumpkins abound – and what a wonderful thing it is. Most fall vegetables are notorious for storing wel [...]
Why is zinc such an important mineral?
Zinc has gained fame for its ability to support the immune system and fight the common cold. It’s an essential nutrient to human life, and one that people are commonly deficient in. In addi [...]
Dust from GMO plants contains toxic mold
A farmer recently sent crop dust from his brother and father’s neighboring farms, where they grow Liberty Link and Roundup Ready corn, out for analysis. Crop dust is dirt and other pollutan [...]
New Zealand claims first GMO free region
Hastings District Council has declared the first official GMO-free food region in New Zealand, surely to be a major economic opportunity for food producers. Recently, many countries have al [...]
Why you should eat seasonally
There are some foods people just know are in season. Apples are in the fall, and peaches are in the summer. You wouldn’t want to eat berries in February, that’s for certain. Every fruit and [...]
New EU guidelines leading shift away from artificial coloring
Coloring Foods supplier GNT suggests that the global confectionery market will begin to shy away from artificial and additive colors as the industry shifts to conform to new EU guidelines. [...]
