Food Facts

Why the U.S. Washes and Refrigerates Eggs, & Why Other Countries Don’t

November 21, 2017 by Michael Edwards

American eggs are federally required to be washed and sanitized and then refrigerated. There are a few reasons for this, but the main reason is that our factory farms are disgusting. In Europe, eggs sold in supermarkets are not legally… [read]

Sulfites Kill Beneficial Bacteria According to New Study

November 14, 2017 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: November 14, 2017

The first scientific study to test the effects of food preservatives on beneficial bacteria has been published, and the results do not bode well for our health. Researchers from the University of Hawai‘i Maui College have found that sulfites in… [read]

New Study Reports Pesticides In Conventional Produce Lowers Fertility

November 1, 2017 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: November 1, 2017

The study involved 325 women who went to a fertility clinic in Boston. Data on their eating habits and pregnancy outcomes were examined by researchers. The findings showed women in the study who ate fruits and vegetables with higher levels… [read]

Too Much Sugar Can Lead to a Higher Risk of Cancer – Study Confirms

October 23, 2017 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: October 24, 2017

A nine-year study by scientists in Belgium found that excess sugar consumption stimulates tumor growth and increases your risk of cancer. Scientists focused on the Warburg Effect, a phenomenon where cancer cells consume glucose and turn it into tumor-feeding lactic… [read]

Climate Change Causing Less Nutrition, More Sugar In Our food

September 21, 2017 by Kristina Martin

How Excess Carbon Dioxide Diminishes Nutrients in Plants Our food system has become a game of Jenga, and we’re running out of blocks to pull from the bottom. Disease and challenging growing conditions threaten popular foods like coffee, chocolate, bananas,… [read]

Safe Fish to Eat and the Fish to Avoid

September 11, 2017 by Allene Edwards
Last updated on: September 11, 2017

We’ve always been told fish is a nutritious choice, a good source of lean protein and healthy fats. But is it still a good choice today? Whether we choose cooked fish or sushi in a restaurant, we buy our fish… [read]

The Top 10 Supplements You Can Use To Reverse Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

September 11, 2017 by Tyler Ardizzone
Last updated on: September 13, 2018

PCOS is a little-known disorder that has been plaguing 10% of women with infertility for decades. What does PCOS mean? PCOS stands for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and it causes many unpleasant symptoms for women. For example, women with PCOS will… [read]