Turmeric lowers inflammation and blood sugar
Curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric lowers inflammation and blood sugar, according to new research from Mashhad University of Medical Sciences in Iran.
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Pepsi is cutting sugar and calories in their drinks
Pepsi is cutting sugar and calories in their drinks in an effort to combat problems including climate change and obesity. The company announced last Monday that by the year 2025, at least two-thirds of their drinks will have 100 or fewer calories and will contain less sugar as well. Pepsi […]
FDA to start testing for pesticide glyphosate in food
The most commonly used weed-killing spray Roundup is “probably carcinogenic to humans,” according to a recent statement from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). Glyphosate, one of the chemicals in Roundup is believed to be responsible for the pesticide’s possible carcinogenicity. The […]
Is it healthy to sleep in on the weekend?
Sleep deprivation has become an epidemic. The National Health Interview Survey shows that: “Nearly 30% of adults reported an average of ≤6 hours of sleep per day in 2005-2007. In 2009, only 31% of high school students reported getting at least 8 hours of sleep on an average school night.” […]
Kellogg’s cereal company is finally banning artificial ingredients
Kellogg’s cereal company is finally banning artificial ingredients, joining competitor General Mills, who also recently ditched these ingredients. This move comes after a wave of big food companies like Taco Bell, Panera Bread, and Nestlé also decided to remove artificial ingredients. The 109-year old company, who has been a household […]
Honeybee deaths surged in the last year
Bee colonies are collapsing, which could spell serious trouble for the food we eat. Bees cross-pollinate much of the common produce that humans eat, including apples, avocados, broccoli, carrots, cucumbers, almonds, and so much more. Without bees, none of these foods can grow. According to the National Resources Defense Council […]
Chamomile tea may lower thyroid cancer risk
Chamomile tea is well known for its relaxing and immune boosting benefits. It has a way of warming and soothing the soul during tough times. There are two types of chamomile: German and Roman. They both have benefits, but German kind is considered more potent and has been researched extensively. […]
Foster Farms plans to eliminate antibiotics from chicken
The wave of reduction of antibiotics in food continues, as one of the top U.S. chicken producers Foster Farms plans to eliminate antibiotics from chicken. The overuse of antibiotics is becoming an epidemic in the United States, as they are prescribed for almost everything. The issue with over consuming antibiotics […]
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