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FDA is ordering the food industry to eliminate trans fats
In October of last year, the American Heart Association (AHA) released a report showing that the amount of trans fats Americans eat has declined over the years, but we are still consuming more than is recommended. Trans fats are often found in processed foods, like cookies, pizzas, pastries, pies, and […]
Taco Bell and Pizza Hut have decided to ban artificial ingredients
Taco Bell and Pizza Hut have decided to ban artificial ingredients, joining competitors like Panera Bread and Subway. Both restaurants will be remaking their menu and phasing out artificial ingredients starting this year. Taco Bell will get rid of food dye yellow No. 6 in their nacho cheese, as they […]
Chipotle is changing the way they make tortillas for the better
Chipotle recently announced that they were removing all genetically modified ingredients from their food. After this announcement was made, the New York Times published a piece revealing a remarkable statistic about Chipotle’s ingredients versus their competitors. As written the New York Times article: “Eliminating genetically engineered ingredients is easier for […]
Amritapuri Ashram goes organic: A story of love, organic food and healing
Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi is a woman from a small South Indian village that came to be known as “Amma, the Mother of All” for her outstanding humanitarian work. Her life has been dedicated to taking care of the poor, and those who suffer spiritually, emotionally, and physically. Amma has […]
Garlic is more powerful than antibiotics for vaginal infections
Garlic has long been known as one of nature’s true medicines. It is a potent immune booster, helps lower cholesterol, aids in the body’s natural detox process
6 foods that taste better in June
Summer is just around the corner, and with the season comes deliciously healthy seasonal produce. Eating fruits and vegetables in season is the best way to eat them, as they contain all the nutrition and flavor that nature intended. There is a lot of produce in season during the summer, […]
Take a close look: Do the canned foods in your pantry contain BPA?
BPA, or bisphenol A, is an industrial chemical that is used to make certain types of plastics and resins. It has recently been linked to autism, food intolerance, and may affect fertility. Many major companies have pledged to stop using BPA in their canned foods. However, there was no way […]