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Costco chicken salad is linked to E. Coli contamination
E. Coli is a type of bacteria that lives in the intestines. While most types of E. Coli are completely safe, there are some that can cause illness. According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services: “The worst type of E. coli, known as E. coli O157:H7, causes […]
New York City launches salt warning labels
With all the deservedly negative attention that sugar has been receiving, the health risks of too much salt or sodium sometimes fall by the wayside. According the The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), most Americans consume over twice the daily-recommended daily amount of salt. Excess sodium intake can […]
FDA has approved GMO salmon
GMO stands for Genetically Modified Organism and is defined as “an organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques.” The technique used to create GMOs is called recombinant DNA. DNA molecules from different organisms are combined to create one molecule of DNA, and are then transferred to […]
Kids who eat breakfast do better in school
Eating a healthy breakfast is a very important step to optimal health. Previous research has shown that protein in breakfast can prevent blood sugar spikes. More research has shown that a breakfast high in protein can also prevent weight loss. But can the benefits of a healthy breakfast extend to […]
Chipotle E. Coli outbreak spreads to 3 more cities
E. Coli is a type of bacteria that lives in the intestines. While most types of E. Coli are completely safe, there are some that can cause illness. According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services: “The worst type of E. coli, known as E. coli O157:H7, causes […]
The FDA wants to know what ‘natural’ means to you
Natural is a word that means different things to everyone. For some, it is a positive and beautiful word. However, due to marketing practices, ‘natural’ has been turned into a deceiving word that disguises products and safe and healthy. As written in an FDA statement: “Because of the changing landscape […]