Food — Page 4

Most of Our Fish is Contaminated With Microplastics

March 2, 2021 by Sage Edwards

Hundreds of species of fish are ingesting microplastics. Data gathered from multiple studies has shown that a total of 386 marine fish species have ingested microplastics, with 210 species that are commercially important. With time, microplastics can end up in… [read]

Bayer and US Government Officials Pressure Mexico to Drop Glyphosate ban

March 1, 2021 by Sage Edwards

Government emails have shown that Bayer and lobbyist CropLife America are working with US government officials to pressure Mexico to reverse the ban on Glyphosate. Previously, lobbyists and Bayer pressured Thailand to drop its plans to ban Glyphosate in 2019.… [read]

Study Finds Childhood Diet Effects Microbiome into Adulthood, Even After a Change in Diet

February 8, 2021 by Sage Edwards

A new study has shown that the effects of a poor diet as a child can affect the microbiome well into adulthood, even after you switch to a healthier diet. “We studied mice, but the effect we observed is equivalent to… [read]

New Study Further Examines the Impact of Roundup on Honeybees

February 2, 2021 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: February 2, 2021

A new study by a group of researchers has further shown the damages of Glyphosate on honeybees at or below recommended levels. Glyphosate is the active ingredient in the herbicide Roundup. Image credit: VAN AZIMOV SHUTTERSTOCK The research was published… [read]

Should You Be Worried About the Levels of Arsenic in Brown Rice?

January 22, 2021 by Sage Edwards

Despite warnings about the levels of arsenic in U.S rice potentially increasing cancer risk, a study by Harvard has shown that long term consumption of rice (white or brown) was not associated with a risk of developing cancer. That being… [read]

Federal Government Posts New Dietary Guidelines Without Recommending a Reduction in Sugar or Alcohol intake

January 6, 2021 by Sage Edwards

Earlier last week the federal government released new dietary guidelines. The new guidelines disregard advice from the Nutrition Coalition to reduce sugar intake from 10 percent of daily calories to 6 percent and limiting alcohol intake to one drink a… [read]

Healthier Thanksgiving Dinner Menu Guide

November 17, 2020 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: November 17, 2020

The holiday season is quickly approaching. For many, that means food oriented family time. After chaning my diet, I realized just how food oriented people’s lives are. Often times, this can make visiting family for the holidays somewhat difficult. It… [read]