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Glyphosate and Other Weedkillers Accelerate the Rise of Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

May 17, 2021 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: May 17, 2021

New research shows that the application of three of the most common herbicides used on GM herbicide-tolerant crops (glyphosate, glufosinate, and dicamba) increases antibiotic-resistant genes in the microbiomes of the soil. Similar to plants, the soil bacteria are becoming resistant… [read]

The Mediterranean Diet May Help Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease

May 17, 2021 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: May 17, 2021

Research has shown that the Mediterranean diet may lower your risk for dementia by interfering with the build-up of amyloid, and tau. These are proteins that turn into plaques and tangles often resulting in Alzheimer’s disease. The true diet is… [read]

Will Cutting Out Meat Save the Planet?

May 5, 2021 by Sage Edwards

As greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise many people are looking for an easy one-size-fits-all solution to our climate problem. One of the trendiest options is going vegan. Over recent years people have raised questions about the impact of eating… [read]

Can They Refer to The Impossible Burger as Meat?

April 29, 2021 by Sage Edwards

In the new beyond meat national ad for the “We Are Meat” campaign advertisers say “You’ll find this meat wherever you buy meat”. The impossible burger is made from soy protein, coconut oil, and other plant-based ingredients and it’s one… [read]

New Study Concludes Glyphosate Does Not Contribute to Sustainable Agriculture

April 22, 2021 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: April 22, 2021

A new peer-reviewed scientific paper concludes that glyphosate-based herbicides do not contribute to sustainable agriculture, and in fact harm human and animal health, soil, and biodiversity. This contradicts the narrative that glyphosate and glyphosate-based herbicides are good for the environment… [read]

New Study Shows Childhood Diet and Excercise Produces Less Anxious Adults

April 22, 2021 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: April 22, 2021

A new study conducted by UC Riverside suggests that exercise and healthy diet in childhood lead to adults with bigger brains and less anxiety. The study aimed to examine the long term benefits of a healthy diet and exercise as… [read]

Analysis of 40 Studies Shows Seafood is Often Mislabelled

March 25, 2021 by Sage Edwards

The guardian recently analyzed data from 44 recent studies of more than 9,000 seafood samples from supermarkets, restaurants, and fishmongers. The data collected comes from more than 30 countries and shows that 36% of seafood was mislabeled. Photo credit: MementoImage/Getty… [read]