Tag: pesticides
7 Foods that Contain the Highest Amounts of Pesticides
There is a good reason why people who are concerned about their long-term health are increasingly buy organic products. The majority of fruits and vegetables that are sold in grocery stores today have been conventionally raised and those exposed to… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Food, Health, Health, Lifestyle, News, Personal Care
Cola and Pepsi Sprayed as Pesticides in India
It is a well known fact that Coke and Pepsi are bad for both our health and our teeth, which is why farmers in India have taken this concept a step further by spraying their fields with this sugary solution,… 0 Shares | | Posted in Chemicals, Environment, Farming, Food, Food, Gardening, GMOs, Health, Health, Medicine, News, Science & Tech, Videos, Weird, World
Cheap and Easy Ways to Make Your Own Natural Pesticides
Looking to save money and produce safer vegetables and fruits for your family? Making your own natural pesticides is both cheap and easy, and these types of pesticides can be just as effective as the ones you purchase at the… 0 Shares | | Posted in Chemicals, Environment, Farming, Gardening, Home
Carcinogens Added to National Toxicology Report
Four carcinogens have recently been added to the U.S. Department of Health and Humans Services’ 13th Report on Carcinogens. The report is a science-based, public health document that recognizes biological, physical, and chemical agents regarded as cancer hazards for people… 0 Shares | | Posted in Chemicals, Environment, Health, Health, News, Politics & Government
Organic vs. Non-Organic: What’s the Real Difference?
What are the real differences between organic and non-organic foods? The most obvious is that one is grown without pesticides or hormones. These organic foods must be grown in such a way as to comply with national government standards. The… 0 Shares | | Posted in Chemicals, Environment, Farming, Food, Food, Gardening, GMOs, Health, Health, Nutrition
Judge Strikes Down Kauai’s New Law Restricting GM Crops
by Long Island Attorney Paul A. Lauto, Esq. Last year the county of Kauai, Hawaii passed Ordinance 960 limiting and restricting the use of GM crops to consumer protectionist acclaim. Syngenta seeds, DuPont Pioneer and Agrigenetics Inc., doing business as… 0 Shares | | Posted in Business, Food, Food, GMOs, Health, Health, Money, News, Politics & Government
U.S. Makes Top 10 List For International Food Safety Violations
by Long Island Attorney Paul A. Lauto, Esq. It may sound like a Letterman routine, but this top 10 list is no joke. Food Sentry, a global food monitoring service designed to protect consumers, has released the findings from their… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Health, News, Politics & Government, World
7 Most Dangerous Toxins to Avoid
Most people at least try to eat healthy, so it is very discouraging when there is story after story in the newspapers about different toxins that wind up in common food products. Just because something comes from the store does… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Food, Health, Lifestyle
14 Grocery Foods to Buy Organic
The Environmental Working Group publishes an annual “Dirty Dozen” list of the most contaminated supermarket foods. This list is important because according to its research, you can reduce your pesticide exposure by as much as 80 percent by avoiding the… 0 Shares | | Posted in Child Care, Fitness, Fitness Nutrition, Food, Home, Lifestyle, Medicine, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Recipes
