Posted October 23, 2020
From coast to coast, America’s drinking water supply is threatened by a variety of sources: plastics, pesticides, pathogens, PFAS, lax standards, and aging infrastructure create a perfect storm of toxicity. On July 28, 2010, the United Nations declared this issue to be a human right under International Law. Read more.
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What to Buy Now in Case of Another Lockdown
Posted October 16, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic prompted shortages in food and supplies that haven’t been seen since the Depression era. It also shifted, practically overnight, trends in consumer buying behaviors, turning previously mundane items into hot commodities. Toilet paper, cleaning supplies and nonperishable foods flew off store shelves in the pandemic’s early days while, in the weeks and months that followed, disruptions in manufacturing and the supply chain contributed to shortages among lumber, appliances, aluminum cans, meat and even coins. Read more.
Percy Schmeiser, farmer known for fight against Monsanto, dead at 89
Posted October 16, 2020
Percy Schmeiser, whose name became synonymous with the legal fight against patent rights centred around Monsanto’s genetically modified canola, has died…The Saskatchewan farmer became famous in the late 1990s after agrochemical giant Monsanto took him to court. The company had found its genetically modified canola in Schmeiser’s field, but he had never paid for the right to grow it. Read more.
Merger Brings Water Priaitization Closer to Reality
Posted October 16, 2020
Veolia, one of the world’s largest private water corporations, has just announced the acquisition of 29.9 percent of Suez Water, another of the planet’s largest multinationals, with a plan to gain full control at a later date. Read more.
Berkley to be the First US City to Ban Junk Food and Candy in Grocery Checkout Aisles
Posted October 9, 2020
The city of Berkeley, California, is trying to make its residents healthier. As part of a health initiative, Berkeley is getting ready to become the first city in the US to require large grocery stores to stop selling junk food and candy in checkout aisles. The new rule is expected to go into effect March 2021. Read more.
What Happens When You Replace Breakfast Carbs with Fat-Rich Avocado?
Posted October 9, 2020
In the reputation-challenged world of dietary fat, avocado stands out as the good guy: it’s chock-full of beneficial fats that keep you feeling full and satiated longer. The USDA National Nutrient Database notes that a single serving of an avocado — approximately 40 grams (g) or one-fifth of a piece — contains nearly 6 g of fat, less than 1 g of sugar, almost 3 g of fiber and 3.4 g of carbohydrates. Read more.
More Reasons to Avoid ‘Beyond’ Fake Meat
Posted October 9, 2020
Beyond Meat is one of a handful of companies flooding the market with plant-based burgers and other fake meat products, billing them as a healthy, environmentally friendly alternative. But before you fall for the marketing hype, be aware that these ultraprocessed junk foods are anything but natural, and Beyond Meat has even signed an agreement with the Jiaxing Economic & Technological Development Zone (JXEDZ) with plans to start producing its “beef,” “pork” and “chicken” products in China. Read more.
Fresh Ideas to Keep Fruits and Veggies Fresher
Posted October 9, 2020
It’s easy to eat smarter when you keep fresh fruits and veggies on hand. But what happens when good intentions are ruined by bad produce? The real secret to keeping fruits and vegetables fresh is knowing the best ways to store each variety. You may be surprised to learn that the fridge isn’t always their friend. Some need to be kept on the counter, a few should be wrapped or bagged, and others are best stored inside the freezer. Read more.
Science Institute Protects Interests of Big Food, Not Public Health, Researchers Say
Posted September 25, 2020
An investigation by academics, journalists and public interest researchers reveals a web of corporate money and industry-funded science surrounding the nonprofit organization International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI). ILSI describes itself as a network of think-tanks, science societies and institutes that promote food safety and nutrition. However, as research group U.S. Right to Know (USRTK) asserts, ILSI is a “food industry lobbying group” that works to benefit its corporate donors despite its proclaimed mission of improving “human health and well-being.” Read more.
Five Natural Substances to Reduce Facial Wrinkles
Posted September 25, 2020
Part of combating wrinkles and other age-related spots and imperfections is understanding the story of your skin: it mirrors your body’s health from the inside out, reflecting all the toxins and chemicals in food and the environment, chronic stress, activity level and other lifestyle choices you make. It’s worth knowing that many wrinkles are not permanent and may even be reversible. They are often a sign that your body needs to be better hydrated. Read more.
