Posted January 31, 2011
Fifteen facts you probably never knew about vitamin D and sunlight exposure. Read article.
Archives for January 2011
The Top Four Nutritional Super Food Bars You Won’t Find in Stores
Posted January 31, 2011
These are four amazing food bars (from four different companies) that you may have never even heard of because they aren’t readily available in health food stores. Read article.
Foods That Fight Sickness
Posted January 31, 2011
Certain foods and drinks have a natural immunity boost; to tap their benefits, just open up and say, “Ahh.” Read article.
Study Unlocks Lycopene’s Heart Health Benefits
Posted January 31, 2011
Lycopene, the compound that gives tomatoes their red color, may benefit heart health by boosting the body’s natural antioxidant defenses and protecting against DNA damage, says a new study from South Korea. Read article.
Ancient Food Ingredients Winning Over Modern Wellness
Posted January 31, 2011
Americans interested in preventing disease and boosting their wellness are increasingly using ancient foods like omega-3 rich hemp, ayurverdic herbs, fermented herbs and grains, according to a new report. Read article.
Walmart to Reformulate Store Brand Items, Make Them Healthier
Posted January 31, 2011
America’s largest grocer, Walmart, recently announced that it will reformulate its “Great Value” store brand line of food products to include less sodium and sugar, and the removal of all remaining industrially-produced trans fats. Read article.
Industry Groups Work Tirelessly to Oppose GMOs
Posted January 28, 2011
The Center for Food Safety, the Alliance for Natural Health (ANH-USA), the Institute for Responsible Technology, and the Organic Consumers Association continue the fight against GMO crops to protect the interests of consumers.
Salty Snacks Increase Asthma Risk in Children
Posted January 28, 2011
New research suggests that children who consume salty snacks more than three times a week are almost six times more likely to have asthma symptoms. Read article.
Bottled Water vs. Tap
Posted January 28, 2011
What’s healthier for you? For the environment? Read article.
FDA and Dairy Spar Over Testing of Mllk
Posted January 28, 2011
The FDA and the dairy industry are sparring over how much danger antibiotics in dairy cows pose and the best way to ensure that the drugs do not end up in the milk supply. Read article.