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05/24/2018 / By Vicki Batts

LAWSUIT: Monsanto hid the truth about glyphosate and cancer

For the first time ever, the world’s most evil corporation may finally have to face up to their crimes in court. On June 18, 2018, one man will take Monsanto head-on, alleging that the company has been hiding the cancer-causing potential of Roundup for decades. Dewayne Johnson, a 48-year-old man from California is brave enough […]

05/22/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Sugar is dumbing down young children, new study warns; pregnant women told to watch their diet

Consumption of excess sugar has been linked to various health concerns like cancer, diabetes, and obesity, and now another study has revealed that sugar consumption can affect childhood cognition. The study, which was published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, examined the side effects of consuming larger quantities of sugary drinks and foods, focusing […]

05/20/2018 / By Janine Acero

The top 11 foods you should stop eating to avoid inflammation – UPDATE – correction

Editor’s note: After a review of this article, I’ve decided the information it presents from a book by a cardiac surgeon contradicts the well-documented health benefits of whole foods. Some of the foods originally listed here are very healthy, especially when consumed as organics. The original article relied on a doctor’s claim that “lectins” may […]

05/18/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Strange inspiration: Researchers use tip from auto industry to make smoked foods tastier, more environment-friendly

If you love smoked foods, you’re probably aware that aside from the delicate flavors associated with it, this method of cooking and flavoring food is often linked to cancer-causing compounds. To address this concern, a group of researchers has turned to an unlikely source of inspiration: the automobile industry. Experts have tried running the smoke […]

05/17/2018 / By Ralph Flores

High-fat diets promote the increase of gut microbes that make you fatter…it’s a never-ending cycle

The microbiota plays an important role in the body, even as researchers are still trying to understand the mechanisms by which it does so. However, the results of a study published in Cell Host and Microbe may shed some light on how certain diets affect it. They found that microbiota – in particular, those in the small […]

05/16/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Why grilled meats could be the cause of your high blood pressure

It might be time to put your grill back in storage because grilled burger patties could be increasing your blood pressure. However, one study determined that it’s the cooking method (grilling) that’s making your blood pressure rise and not the meat itself, especially if you regularly eat grilled meats. Grilled meat and hypertension The study, which was […]

05/15/2018 / By Vicki Batts

PROVEN: Sugar-free diet drinks are NOT healthier; artificial sweeteners still cause obesity and diabetes

Artificial sweeteners have been heralded by weight-conscious folks looking to cut calories for the last few decades. It’s hard to ignore the fact that dieters and health-conscious people alike have been led to believe that choosing a sugar substitute over the real thing is actually their best option — but is that really true? Research […]

05/11/2018 / By Tracey Watson

Communities that restrict trans fats in their food have fewer residents admitted to hospital for heart attack and stroke

Saturated fats, monounsaturated fats, polyunsaturated fats, trans fats … It can get quite difficult to get the rules straight regarding fats and their impact on our health. There are good and bad fats as well as natural and unnatural fats, and cutting out all fat is not necessarily the healthiest option. One thing is for […]

05/09/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

Say laters to ‘taters: Eating fried potatoes increases your risk of death

French fries are among the most available, easiest-to-prepare snacks. They can be taken with mayonnaise and truffle oil or dipped in ketchup. They also match today’s fast-paced lifestyle because they’re food on-the-go. However, the convenience of fries pales in comparison to the harm they do to our health. A recent study published in The American Journal of […]

04/12/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

BEWARE of pseudo-scientific propaganda: Why meal replacement products are not as nutritious as they claim to be

Cooking is a very enjoyable pastime for many people. Taking the effort to find healthy ingredients, trying out different recipes and adjusting them until you get the flavor exactly how you want it, and then sitting down and enjoying the fruits of your labor with loved ones can be very rewarding and has benefits to […]

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