Posted August 27, 2012
The microbes that reside in your gut are very much a living, and integral, part of you. Far from being just passive bystanders, the bacteria are impacted by your health, your lifestyle and even your life stages – and they actively change in response to different periods of your life, like pregnancy. Read more.
Archives for August 2012
FDA Dismisses Sen. Durbin’s Caffeine-Energy Drinks Concerns
Posted August 27, 2012
The US Food and Drug Administration has concluded that the caffeine content in energy drinks labeled as dietary supplements or beverages does not pose a safety issue, following demands by Senator Durbin for the Agency to look closely at the sector. Read more.
Eliminate and Avoid Mosquitoes Naturally Without Dangerous Pesticides and Commercial Repellents
Posted August 27, 2012
Summertime is prime time for mosquitoes and this year appears to be a banner year for the annoying and potentially dangerous disease-carrying, blood-sucking pests. The good news is that mosquitoes can be eliminated and avoided naturally without resorting to dangerous pesticides. Read more.
Resveratrol in Red Wine, Fruit, May Help Prevent Falls
Posted August 27, 2012
Resveratrol, found in red wine, might help improve mobility and prevent life-threatening falls among older adults, U.S. researchers said. Study leader Jane E. Cavanaugh of Duquesne University in Pittsburgh said falls become more common with advancing age and are the leading cause of injury-related death among those age 65 and older. Read more.
How to Avoid Deceptively ‘Healthy’ Junk Foods While Shopping
Posted August 27, 2012
An increasing number of “junk” food items are now being repacked and rebranded as health food items, with claims that they contain things like added vitamins and minerals, or no trans-fats. But such items are sometimes just junk foods with deceptive labels, and consumers need to be aware of this when browsing the grocery store aisles. Read more.
Top 12 Fresh Produce Items with the Most Chemical Pesticides
Posted August 27, 2012
A diet rich in fruits and vegetables outweighs the negative consequences of pesticide exposure. With that being said, there are some fruits and vegetables that are low in toxic pesticides and others that are much higher. Read more.
Drought-Stricken Farmers Take to Ancient Practice of Dry Farming to Sustain Their Crops
Posted August 27th, 2012.
In the midst of our nation’s drought crisis, a few struggling farmers in California are turning to the ancient practice of dry farming to sustain their crops. Read more.
15 Innovations Making School Lunches Healthier and More Sustainable
Posted August 27th, 2012.
As kids head back to school, Nourishing the Planet outlines 15 innovative ideas and programs that are making school lunches healthier and more sustainable. Read more.
Farmer Knows Best: How Mentoring Programs Can Help the Next Generation of Farmers Land on Their Feet
Posted August 27th, 2012.
Georgia Organics, a farmer-to-farmer mentoring program, provides new and emerging farmers with the opportunity to learn how to tackle uncertainty and challenges from the people who understand the business best–other farmers. Read more.
8 Ingredients You Never Want to See on Your Nutrition Label
Posted August 27th, 2012.
Health journalist and author David Zinczenko identifies 8 ingredients you never want to see on the nutrition label. Should you put down products that contain them? As the Magic 8-Ball would say: Signs point to yes. Read more.