Posted April 29, 2013
In an exciting move in Washington, Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Congressman Peter DeFazio (D-OR) together have sponsored new federal legislation that requires the labeling of all genetically engineered food in the U.S. The Genetically Engineered Food Right-to-Know Act is the first national labeling bill to be introduced in Congress since 2010. Read more. TAKE ACTION to ask your legislators to support the federal labeling bill.
Archives for April 2013
Why Turmeric is the Fountain of Youth and the Key to Vibrant Health
Posted April 29, 2013
Many traditional cultures around the world have long utilized turmeric’s amazing anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-cancer benefits in cooking and medicine. But modern, Western cultures are only just now beginning to learn of the incredible healing powers of turmeric, which in more recent days have earned it the appropriate title of “king of all spices.” Read more.
Fracking: A Silent Death Sweeps Across the Nation
Posted April 29, 2013
With more than 600,000 fracking wells and waste injection locations around the country, if this practice is not contained soon, clean water and food will become a distant memory. Read more.
One Sugary Soft Drink A Day Increases Diabetes Risk By 22%
Posted April 29, 2013
Drinking one 12oz sugary soft drink a day can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes by 22%, according to a new study. Read more.
Eat These Six Delicious Healing Foods High in Fiber to Regulate Your Digestion
Posted April 26, 2013
The recommended daily value (DV) of fiber intake is around 25 grams for women and 30 grams for men The following foods will help you achieve those levels. Read more.
The Fight against Monsanto – Seattle Natural Grocer Supporting GMO Labeling
Posted April 26, 2013
Seattle natural grocer PCC Natural Markets is ready to stand up against Monsanto and other genetically modified organism (GMO) food producers. Read more.
Learn to Help Children Eat Healthier
Posted April 26, 2013
If you want to help your children grow up enjoying eating natural and healthy, you’ll want discover the reasons children become resistant to eating healthy; the effects of praising and disapproving statements; how to be the example for your children; the influence of advertising on children; and, of course, how to make a green smoothie and other healthy, nutritious foods that children will love. Read more.
Boxer, DeFazio Introduce Federal GMO Labeling Bill
Posted April 25, 2013
A bill requiring the labeling of GMO ingredients has been introduced at the federal level by Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Representative Peter DeFazio (D-OR). Read more.
Psychiatry Gone Wild: One in Five Boys Being Diagnosed with ADHD in the U.S.
Posted April 25, 2013
Boys will be boys. But when they are, their risk of being falsely diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) becomes increasingly high, according to a recent report by The New York Times (NYT). Read more.
Hyped Supplement Tests Reveal Questionable Methods and Motivations
Posted April 25, 2013
One of the most prominent [supplement] testing laboratories does not appear to us to be either independent or impartial. Read more.