Posted March 27, 2013
Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (Ill.) is seeking Republican support for a bill that would mandate strict guidelines for energy drinks and dietary supplements, according to TheHill.com. Read more.
Archives for March 2013
Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals: A Major Health Problem
Posted March 27, 2013
A recent report by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the World Health Organization (WHO) concluded that many common chemicals are disrupting the human hormone system and could have significant health implications. The report is titled, “State of the Science of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals.” Read more.
Unbeetable: The Humble Root Which Fights Cancer, Boosts Endurance and Lowers Blood Pressure
Posted March 27, 2013
With its sweet, earthy taste and ruby-red interior, beetroot is a favourite of foodies, but there’s far more to it than that. We explain how the secret weapon of sports stars increases fitness and can help stave off cancer… Read more.
Americans Processed Foods in Colors to Dye For
Posted March 27, 2013
Right now there is a lot of discussion around the science of food dyes. Do artificial colors contribute to hyperactivity in kids? Are food dyes responsible for ADHD? Is it the government’s job to take these dyes out of our kids’ foods or is it ours? Read more.
The Extraordinary Science of Addictive Junk Food
Posted March 27, 2013
I believe many of our country’s chronic health problems would simply disappear if greater attention was paid to the root problem — the food you eat. Read more.
Politico: Big Agriculture Flexes Its Muscles Again
Posted March 27th, 2013.
Congress holds the purse strings, but who holds Congress these days when it comes to farm policy: the meatpackers and Monsanto? So it seemed last week as lawmakers sent the White House an updated budget for the Agriculture Department complete with industry-backed orders on how Secretary Tom Vilsack should run the place. Read more.
The Health Benefits of Pomegranates
Posted March 27th, 2013.
Researchers are discovering the truth surrounding the pomegranate’s powers, proving why this exotic fruit has claimed such a fabled place in cultures throughout the ages. Scientists conducting research on the many health benefits of pomegranates have made some incredible discoveries. Read more.
Cocoa May Help Diabetics Regulate Insulin, Says Study
Posted March 27th, 2013.
Diets rich in cocoa may help people with diabetes to regulate insulin levels, according to new research. Read more.
Top 10 Air Cleansing Plants
Posted March 27th, 2013.
Next time you go shopping for home cleaning supplies, consider adding large-leaved houseplants for every room in the house. They reduce unhealthy pollutants as well as airborne bacteria and fungi while adding the humidity needed to combat respiratory and allergic conditions. Read more.
Hogwash: Big Ag’s Ban on Caging Pregnant Pigs Is Just For Show
Posted March 27th, 2013.
Among all the various dodgy aspects of factory-style meat production, the use of tight cages to confine pregnant female pigs surely ranks among the most awful. Although no fewer than nine states have banned the practice, it is unlikely to have an immediate affect on moving the industry. Read more.