Category: Health
The B Vitamins: Their Individual Roles and Greatest Dietary Sources
The B vitamins are a group of 8 water-soluble vitamins that are found in whole, unprocessed foods. Though these vitamins – which were once thought to be a single vitamin, “vitamin B” – are chemically distinct from one another, their… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Nutrition
The Race Is On To Open The First “Soylent Green” Factory
For those of you that are not familiar with the movie “Soylent Green”, please allow me to enlighten you. The year is 2022. The film is centered on New York City where 40 million people live wherever they can find… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health
FDA Denies Court Request To Define “Natural”
by Long Island Attorney Paul A. Lauto, Esq./www.liattorney.com The FDA has failed to formally define the word “Natural” as it applies to food. As a result, there is growing litigation across the country regarding consumers being misled by food labels… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Food, GMOs, Health, Health, News
Is Carob a Healthy Alternative to Chocolate? (Also: Raw Vegan Chocolate Recipe Resource)
The benefits of chocolate (dark in particular), in moderation, has been heralded for quite some time. Chock full of heart-healthy flavanols and brain-boosting stimulants, it’s often embraced as a healthy option that also satisfies our sweet tooth. However, many of… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Recipes
3 Supplements For A Plant Based Diet
Whether it’s for the health benefits, ethical reasons, or environmental concerns; it seems like everyday more and more people are moving towards a whole-food, plant-based diet. But not everyone is convinced. Many people are uncertain whether this way of eating… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Nutrition
Natural Flavors = Hidden Poisons
“Advertising is legalized lying.” – H.G. Wells This could not possibly be more true than in today’s food industry. The grocery store has become a virtual mine field of coded words. Packages say one thing, while covering the truth of… 0 Shares | | Posted in Biotechnology, Chemicals, Child Care, Food, Food, GMOs, Health, Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Personal Care, Science & Tech, Weird
Our Favorite Junk Foods are Changing
Our favorite junk foods are changing. Thanks to government mandates, food activists, and consumer pressures, large companies like, Kraft, PepsiCo, Subway, Chick-fill-A, Pizza Hut, and Starbucks are removing some of the artificial ingredients found in the junk foods they market. … 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Food, Health, Health, News, Nutrition
7 Health Benefits of Quinoa: Sweet Potato Quinoa Cakes
Understanding that Quinoa is a super-food and it’s 7 health benefits is good information. But you need to get it out of the knowing to the reality of actually eating it. Combine this superfood with another great healthy choice like… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Food, Food, Health, Health, Home, Lifestyle, News, Nutrition, Recipes, Weight Loss
Astaxanthin Astounding Health Benefits
Astaxanthin health benefits include an ability to fight inflammation, boost the immune system, and possibly fight cancer. This naturally occurring pigment is in a class of phytonutrients called carotenoids. Beta-carotene, lycopene, and lutein are also carotenoids. The most common sources… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Food, Health
