Food Facts

Wild Caught? Maybe Not – Salmon Sold to You May Have Been Farm-Raised

November 9, 2015 by Joel Edwards
Last updated on: December 3, 2015

The wild caught salmon sold to you in restaurants and grocery stores may have been farm-raised. Unfortunately, the results of a new study suggest that unless you catch it yourself, you can’t be sure it wasn’t farm raised. Using DNA… [read]

Foods that Fight Cancer

November 4, 2015 by Joel Edwards
Last updated on: November 4, 2015

Everyone has heard the phrase, “You are what you eat,” but did you know that you can combat and prevent cancer through healthy food choices? The number one thing to focus on when trying to create a cancer-fighting diet is… [read]

The Vegan Diet: Why It Is a Big Deal

November 1, 2015 by Karen Bresnahan
Last updated on: November 4, 2015

Recent studies show that more and more people in the U.S. are choosing to reduce or give up meat in their diet because of the growing body of evidence linking meat consumption to obesity, digestive problems, heart disease, some types… [read]

Personal Care Recipes With Coconut Oil

October 25, 2015 by Mike Chapman
Last updated on: October 25, 2015

Coconut oil has been used since ancient times for its remarkable effects on skin and hair. It is rich in carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, which is the reason coconut oil is used as a major ingredient in many cosmetic soaps… [read]

Foods You Can Grow and Store All Winter – The Lowdown on Storage Crops

October 15, 2015 by Lara Colley
Last updated on: October 16, 2015

Eating local is something many of us strive for, but it can be easier said than done. We are at the mercy of the growing season for whatever local fresh produce is available and at the mercy of our work… [read]

Salad Recipes For Good Eye Health

October 11, 2015 by Vineetha Reddy
Last updated on: October 8, 2015

Are you beginning to feel eyestrain from staring at your laptop screen for hours on end? Are you having headaches, too? You’ve been putting off that visit to your ophthalmologist, haven’t you? The visit to the doctor can probably wait… [read]

Why Gluten Triggers Multiple Sclerosis Flare-Ups

September 29, 2015 by Allene Edwards
Last updated on: February 22, 2016

There are many people who believe the whole “gluten intolerance” “gluten free diet” craze is nothing more than a sham, another diet scam created to market specialized foods to the masses. They are wrong. Unfortunately, many of them will continue… [read]