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The Reasons Gluten Intolerance and Celiac Disease Are On the Rise

November 5, 2014 by Allene Edwards
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

It seems that every few years we hear of another diet fad or food fad. In the last few years gluten is getting all of the attention. How can wheat or other common grains–fixtures of the American diet–be causing such… [read]

Studies Determine Sugar, Saccharin More Addictive Than Cocaine

November 3, 2014 by Natural News
Last updated on: June 14, 2015

(NaturalNews – Jonathan Benson) Millions of prohibitionist-minded Americans have been exposed as complete hypocrites by research proving that refined sugar is more addictive than even hard drugs like cocaine. A compilation of scientific evaluations looking at both sugar and synthetic… [read]

An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away

October 30, 2014 by Miriam Levin
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

As the old adage says, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” The apple belongs to the Rosaceae family like it’s cousins the plum, nectarine, and peach. The apple is a sweet, crunchy fruit with an edible skin and… [read]

What Makes Blueberries So Healthy?

October 29, 2014 by Miriam Levin
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

Blueberries are perennial flowering plants of the Ericaceous family known as Vaccinium Cyanococcus. The flower itself is typically bell shaped and can be white, pale pink, or red. The fruit is a deep velvety purple with a fleshy characteristic. Blueberries… [read]

Why Keep Apple Cider Vinegar in Your Pantry?

October 29, 2014 by Miriam Levin
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

The thought of apple cider vinegar will make some people cringe as the sour flavor and pungent odor can be challenging. If you are able to get past these things, there are many uses for apple cider vinegar and it… [read]

Surprise, Surprise: Soft Drinks Cause Behavioral Problems in Young Children, Research Proves

October 28, 2014 by Natural News
Last updated on: June 14, 2015

(NaturalNews – Jonathan Benson) It is safe to say that the link between soda consumption and health conditions like diabetes and weight gain has been clearly established by a plethora of scientific research published in recent years. But what has… [read]

When It Comes to Food Packaging, What We Don’t Know Could Hurt Us

October 22, 2014 by Cornucopia Institute
Last updated on: June 14, 2015

(Cornucopia – Ensia – by Elizabeth Grossman) It’s almost impossible to imagine life without flexible, transparent and water-resistant food packaging, without plastic sandwich bags, cling film or shelves filled with plastic jars, tubs and tubes, and durable bags and boxes.… [read]