Food System
Red Alert: Sausages, Ham and Cheese Sandwiches Restricted From WA Schools Over Health Concerns
Several new items are now considered 'red' category of foods—meaning they are not deemed 'least healthy.'
4 Health Benefits of Black Fungus
Black fungus is an edible wild mushroom and a popular culinary ingredient in Asian cuisine. It is smooth and tender, and packed with health benefits. It's rich in antioxidants and ...
Childhood Obesity: What You’re Not Hearing in the News
New guidelines on treating childhood obesity from the American Academy of Pediatrics call for early and aggressive treatment—including weight loss drugs for children as young as 6 and bariatric surgery ...
Ancient Wisdom: Eating Local and Seasonal Food Is Better for Health
When I was studying macrobiotic diet therapy, I said that we should eat food that grows within 31 miles (50 kilometers) of our vicinity. Food produced within this area is ...
5 Types of Obesity According to TCM, Lose Weight Using Simple, Ancient Techniques
TCM practitioner advises ways to find the best one for you
Countering the Threat of Global Food Homogenization
Industrialized agriculture and seed patents destroy crop diversity and threaten the future of food—if we let them
Are You Suffering From Food Allergies or Sensitivities?
There are steps you can take to diagnose and alleviate this common source of discomfort and illness
New Test Detects 14 Cancer Types at Stage I, When Most Curable
Cancer is difficult to cure in later stages, so early detection is essential to curing the disease. New research finds an early detection method for many cancers that could significantly ...
Is the ‘Organic’ Produce You’re Buying Really Organic?
Proliferation of hydroponic foods has triggered controversy over what 'organic' really means
The Food Industry Wants the Public Confused About Nutrition
The Fairness Doctrine example shows the extent to which purveyors of unhealthy products will go to keep the truth from the American public. About five years ago, Denmark introduced “the ...
Why Have Wheat and Gluten Become So Problematic?
Part 2: Food plants are cultivated for certain qualities, but efforts to enrich wheat's gluten content have had consequences
5 Tips to Boost Your Immune System and Your Gut Health
Did you know that your gut health and your digestive tract are closely tied to your immune system? A lot of us don’t know but there is a strong link ...
This Everyday Ingredient Increases Risk of Cancer and Heart Disease—Here’s How to Avoid It
Did you know that we eat an oil almost every day that increases the risk of cancer and heart disease? It is palm oil, which is commonly found in processed ...
Moderation Is Best When It Comes to Vitamin C Intake
During the cold and flu seasons, many people choose to buy vitamin C supplements in order to decrease their chances of getting sick. Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, is one ...
More Antibiotics in White Meat or Dark Meat?
Concentrations of antibiotic residues vary between different edible muscle tissues in poultry. Concentrations of antibiotic residues vary between different edible muscle tissues in poultry. In which muscles do antibiotic residues ...
Glyphosate, Too Complex to Ignore
We all eat. We all want as few toxins in our food as possible. We all hope there is enough healthy and delicious food to go around. Food is powerful. ...
The Health Issues That Affect Optimal Fertility
One in ten couples has a challenge conceiving. If you have experienced trouble getting pregnant, or lost a pregnancy, it is normal to want to know why. While many couples ...
Why You Should Eat Local
Eating food grown in your community has deep nutritional and social benefits