The IFOAM Seeds Platform has partnered with Regeneration International to scale up a global movement toward seed sovereignty. Seeds are a critical component of truly regenerative systems. By joining forces, we shall be able to reach a vast network of people to bring a shift in benefit sharing of one of humanity’s most fundamental resources. Read more.
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Majority of United States Cropland Uses GM Seed
A new report from the United States Department of Agriculture shows that about 55 percent of the total harvested cropland in the United States is grown with varieties having at least one GM trait according to a release. Read more.
CRISPR causes serious DNA damage with high frequency — but it’s often overlooked
The latest in a long series of papers has been published, detailing unintended effects of CRISPR gene editing. The new review summarises the many types of serious unintended on-target (at the intended edit site) DNA damage resulting from CRISPR/Cas gene editing. Read more.
How Coconut Oil May Rescue the Brain from Alzheimer’s Disease
Anecdotal reports claim coconut oil produces remarkable recoveries from Alzheimer’s disease, but is there research to support this? Now, one study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease shows that a mechanism for coconut oil’s brain rescuing properties does in fact exist. Read more.
Surprising Health Benefits of Black Raspberries
Black and red raspberries are varieties from the same Rubus family so their nutritional contents, such as calories, proteins, fiber and vitamins, are the same. However, some components of black raspberries are completely different compared to the red variety — they have a 10-fold increase in anthocyanins, nearly double the amount of ellagic acid and three times the antioxidant power, measured by their oxygen radical absorption capacity (ORAC) — their ability to absorb free radicals. Read more.
The Profound Healing Properties of Sesame Seed
When it comes to dietary superfoods, there may be nothing on Earth that packs as much healing power into as small a package as the sesame seed. Scientific studies have revealed that sesame seeds are a superior source of cancer-fighting lignans, bumping flaxseed from its “top-seeded” position! Read more.
Whole Eggs Raise Levels of this Valuable Hormone
In recent decades, egg whites — in everything from egg-white omelets to smoothies — have been promoted as the ultimate healthy protein choice. But while it’s true that egg whites provide lean protein — about 3.6 grams (g) in one large egg white[i] — eating the whole egg provides nearly double that amount,[ii] along with a plethora of additional nutrients, from healthy fats, lutein and zeaxanthin to choline, selenium and B vitamins. Read more.
The 18 Most Common Nutritional Deficiencies in the US (Part 1)
You’ve heard the old saw: “Most people don’t need to take supplements if they’re following a healthy, balanced diet.” That’s a big “if”, especially since surveys—even those commissioned by government health agencies—admit that a significant percentage of Americans are not consuming adequate amounts of certain key nutrients. Here are some of the most critical: Read more.
Get On the Weight Loss Cycle
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PFAS in the News – and in Our Bodies
Not only are we finding new sources of PFAS contamination and exposure, we’re learning more about the negative health effects of these ubiquitous so-called “forever chemicals.” The government and its agencies need to wake up and ban these chemicals outright – before it’s too late. Action Alert! Recently, ANH-USA released the results of our own testing that found 7 of 8 kale samples to be contaminated with one or more PFAS “forever chemicals.” Read more.