(Organic Slant) Tomatoes grown on organic farms accumulate higher concentrations of sugars, vitamin C and compounds associated with oxidative stress compared to those grown on conventional farms. Tomatoes, which are actually a fruit and not a vegetable, contain a number of valuable nutrients, and according to recent research, organically-grown tomatoes are even more nutritious than their conventionally-grown […]
Research links heart disease to compound in red meat and energy drinks
(Organic Slant) A dietary compound abundant in red meat and used as a supplement in energy drinks, energy pills and some weight-loss treatments has been found to promote hardening of the arteries, according to a study released by a research group at the Cleveland Clinic. The finding may help explain why some people, even when […]
Study indicates elevated Fukushima fallout maybe causing illness in American babies
(Organic Slant) A new study from the Radiation and Public Health Project found that babies born in the western United States as well as other Pacific countries shortly after the Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan in March 2011 may be at greater risk for congenital hypothyroidism. Babies born in places including Hawaii, Alaska, California, Oregon and […]
Spice Allergy Affects Foodies And Cosmetic Users Alike
Imagine a world where you could never dine away from home, wear makeup, smell of sweet perfumes or eat a large percentage of food on store shelves. According to allergists at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), that is the world for 2 to 3 percent of individuals living with a spice […]
Common Chemicals Linked To Osteoarthritis
A new study has linked exposure to two common perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs) with osteoarthritis. PFCs are used in more than 200 industrial processes and consumer products including certain stain- and water-resistant fabrics, grease-proof paper food containers, personal care products, and other items. Because of their persistence, PFCs have become ubiquitous contaminants of humans and wildlife. […]
Health Hazards Associated With All-Fruit Diet
Organic or not, man cannot live on fruit alone. Fruits are loaded with healthy antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, which is why eating them in moderation is fine for healthy people. However, health hazards are associated with an all-fruit diet. Fructose, a simple sugar found in fruit, is preferentially metabolized to fat in your liver, and […]
Imported Seafood Is Full Of Chemicals, Drugs and Feces
When you think of tainted seafood, you may think of the Gulf oil spill. But 80 percent of the fish and shrimp Americans eat actually comes from overseas. Most imported seafood, including shrimp, is from large fish farms in Asia, including China, Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam. There are also seafood or fish farms in Canada, […]
DIEt Soda Raises Risk Of Diabetes
Diet soda has been linked to a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes than regular soda sweetened with an average of 8 teaspoons of sugar per can. Whether the risk is related to the artificial sweetener aspartame or some other factor, has yet to be determined. A study of French women, published in the current issue of the American Journal of Clinical […]
Salt vs Sea Salt – Not All Salt Is Created Equal
A quick glance at the ingredients label on most salts might surprise you! Many salts contain anti-caking agents and even dextrose (sugar). Others have been heat processed and stripped of their natural trace minerals. Did you know that most salt could technically be considered sea salt? Some salt is harvested from current oceans, some from […]
Antibacterial Soap Ingredient Questionable
The active ingredient in most antibacterial products is triclosan, an antibacterial agent that kills bacteria and inhibits bacterial growth. But not only does triclosan kill bacteria, it also has been shown to kill human cells. Presumably, when people buy antibacterial soap, the idea is to kill bad germs and promote health. But over the years, scientists […]