Every year the Environmental Working Group (EWG) publishes a report on the most pesticide-contaminated vegetables and fruits on the market. The list is called The Dirty Dozen, and consists of produce that is important to buy organic, or use a special wash to remove the pesticides. The list changes [...]
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Monthly Archives August 2021
Eight Foods That Have Even More Potassium Than a Banana
Cheap, plentiful and delicious, the banana is both a breakfast and midday snack favorite, but the fruit is especially known for being one of the best sources for one of potassium out there. Because bananas are so popular and pretty much everyone eats them, it’s generally assumed that everyone is [...]
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One Type of Raisins Has Been Named the Dirtiest Produce Item in the United States
The world of healthy food is an exciting one, but it can also be fraught with pitfalls, especially in the case of United States grown produce and packaged foods, where genetically modified foods are the norm and toxic, synthetic pesticide use has risen dramatically in recent decades. In order [...]
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7 Ways to Raise Kind Children, According to Harvard Research
Many of us were hoping that our high-tech lives would make parenting easier – apps for tablets and smart phones are able to give children knowledge on any subject, entertain them with a movie or a game, and keep them occupied while we go through our hectic days. But [...]
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Genetically Modified Impossible Burger Tests Positive for High Levels of Monsanto’s Glyphosate
As millions of people seek alternatives to meat in hopes of cutting back on consumption, the plant-based burger sector has seized the opportunity to become one of the fastest-growing new players in the food industry. Creating “beef” patties out of a variety of plant-based ingredients, many of [...]
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This Barely Eaten Vegetable is the #1 Longevity Secret for Okinawans Living in the Blue Zone
Most of people in the United States start believing early on that they will not live to 100 years old. We watch the daily news, read health statistics, and observe our older relatives, and indeed if we follow the path of the majority the outlook is not that bright. [...]
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Four Simple Exercises To Help Stop Vertigo Dead in its Tracks
Vertigo, a feeling of dizziness that occurs without any accompanying movement, is a balance-related condition that about 40 percent of adults will experience at some point in their lifetimes. While there are diet and lifestyle factors that may contribute to vertigo, including dehydration, lack of sunlight (Vitamin D), and [...]
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10 Reasons to Own a Nutribullet (Even If You Already Have an Expensive Juicer)
Prior to my decision to buy a Nutribullet to make healthy smoothies, I weighed the pros and cons extensively. I already had a $330 Omega VRT juicer, and it had been working well for me. But the Nutribullet seemed to provide many things that a juicer simply can’t, which is [...]
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How to Make a Hummingbird Feeder Recipe That Mimics the Natural Nectar of Flowers
As far as birds in North America go, there are few more beloved than hummingbirds, whose wings flap at up to 90 beats per second according to the National Audobon Society. But despite their small size, hummingbirds need to eat a lot to keep up all [...]
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Eating Three Bananas May Drastically Reduce Your Risk for One a Life-Threatening Cancer
Bananas are widely known for being one of the most potassium rich foods in the world, and they also happen to be the most popular fruit in the United States. A 2019 study found that bananas are eaten by approximately 59% of people in the United States, seven percentage [...]
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