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Ugly Fruit & Veggies May Pack Extra Nutrients – Get to Know Them!

May 10, 2016 by Dr. Mercola
Last updated on: May 10, 2016

(Dr. Mercola) A new initiative has been spawned in the U.S., patterned after a similar effort in France focused on marketing unlovely produce such as “the grotesque apple and the ridiculous potato.” The premise is built on the realization that… [read]

New Science Website Reveals the Truth About Sugar

December 10, 2014 by Dr. Mercola
Last updated on: May 10, 2016

(Dr. Mercola) Low-fat recommendations have led to a dramatic increase in sugar consumption, and excess sugar is a primary dietary factor in countless chronic disease states, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and Alzheimer’s. By removing fat and adding sugar,… [read]

Why Water Fluoridation Continues, Despite Flying in the Face of Science

December 9, 2014 by Dr. Mercola
Last updated on: June 14, 2015

A majority of Americans consume an “invisible” drug on a daily basis—a drug so harmful it’s been proven to cause serious health issues, including damage to your bones, teeth, kidneys, thyroid, and pineal gland. Dozens of studies have shown it … [read]

Developing an Attitude of Gratitude Can Help You Live a Longer, Happier Life

November 28, 2014 by Dr. Mercola
Last updated on: June 14, 2015

Besides sharing time with family and friends over food, the primary ingredient of the American Thanksgiving holiday is gratitude. While it’s certainly good to have an annual holiday to remind us to express gratitude, there’s much to be said for… [read]

6 Food Industry Tricks You Don’t Know About

October 8, 2014 by Dr. Mercola
Last updated on: June 14, 2015

If you shop in a typical US supermarket or big-box store, there may be more to your food purchases than meets the eye. Even the simplest of foods – apples, oranges, and chicken, for example – are commonly altered, treated… [read]

Americans – Why Do You Keep Refrigerating Your Eggs?

October 6, 2014 by Dr. Mercola
Last updated on: May 10, 2016

(Dr. Mercola) If you’re an American, you probably store eggs in the refrigerator – and wouldn’t think of doing it any other way. Yet, the US is one of the only countries where chicken eggs are kept refrigerated. In much… [read]

Why Your Couch Is Killing You

September 17, 2014 by Dr. Mercola
Last updated on: October 4, 2017

A flame-retardant chemical known as chlorinated tris (TDCIPP) was removed from children’s pajamas in the 1970s amid concerns that it may cause cancer, but now it’s a ubiquitous addition to couch cushions across the US. It can easily migrate from… [read]