(Food Revolution) As it turns out, what you eat can have a massive impact on your mood. Making a few simple changes to your diet can make a difference for your mental health. Discover the stunning power of mood-boosting foods and nutrients. Related The Compelling Link Between Food and Mood: Eating Real Food Plays a Significant Role […]
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Top 7 holiday “goodies” that contain chemicals and carcinogens you should avoid – replace with these healthy substitutes
(S.D. Wells) Most people during the holidays say, “all bets are off” regarding regulating their healthy food intake, and they simply gorge on treats and junk food right and left, at least until their body starts sounding the alarms. There are lots of house parties, office parties, neighborhood fiestas, pot luck lunches, bar hopping, and the frequent “eating out” going on in December.
This Common Food Preservative Deprives Your Cells of Oxygen and Causes Cellular Damage
(Isabelle Z.) Would you eat rubber cement, paint stripper or permanent spot remover? No one in their right mind would eat any of these things willingly, yet millions of us regularly eat a substance found in these products without realizing it – and we could pay the ultimate price for this mistake.
Foods to Eat If You Want to Look and Feel Younger
(Michelle Simmons) Inflammation, oxidants, starchy carbs, chemicals in packaged foods, rancid oils, insufficient vitamin and mineral intake, low-fat diets, oils high in omega-6 fatty acids, high blood glucose levels, and unhealthy gut flora promote aging, and these can be reduced or eliminated through diet. Here are the foods you should eat to keep looking and feeling healthy:
10 Plant-Powered Recipes for a Festive and Healthy Holiday Season
(Food Revolution Network) Keep your festivities light and bright without adding a spare tire around the middle. No matter what you celebrate, these plant-based holiday recipes are not only healthy — they’re also wonderfully delicious!
These 11 Companies Control Everything You Buy
(Luke Fernandez) Is freedom of choice an illusion?
The rapid rise of variation in everyday goods and services, from which cereal we eat in the morning to which toothpaste we brush our teeth with at night, gives the perception of unlimited choice. For example, if you’re deciding which bottled water to buy, the possibilities range from budget brands, like Deer Park or Ozarka, to higher-end options, like Perrier or S. Pellegrino. But this appearance of choice is actually manufactured. All of the aforementioned brands are owned by one company: Nestle.
Beware of GMO Potatoes
(Dr. Mercola) Any product made with potato will henceforth be subject to added scrutiny before it can receive The Non-GMO Project’s verification stamp.1 The reason? The now widespread prevalence of genetically engineered (GE) potato in the U.S. food supply.
Certified Naturally Grown – An Alternative to the USDA National Organic Program Certification
(Helen Lyle) Organic food standards are still met but small farms don’t face the level of paperwork and expense that the USDA requires. Consumers are assured of quality products.
Enjoy Your Meals: Taking Pleasure in What You Eat Is Good for Your Diet and Overall Health
(Zoey Sky) The typical health advice for the average American includes suggestions to eat more fruits and vegetables and to consume less saturated fat, sodium, and sugar. But according to an article by Alissa Rumsey, which was published on U.S. News, following “fun” health advice from other countries could be better for your overall health.
The Science Is Clear: Dirty Farm Water Is Making Us Sick
(Expand Your Consciousness) Investigators from the CDC determined that William Whitt, a 37-year-old father of three from Idaho, had been infected with E. coli in an outbreak traced to romaine lettuce from the Yuma agricultural region in Arizona.1
Why Nutritional Psychiatry is the Future of Mental Health Treatment
(Joyce Cavaye) A lack of essential nutrients is known to contribute to the onset of poor mental health in people suffering from anxiety and depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and ADHD. Nutritional psychiatry is a growing discipline that focuses on the use of food and supplements to provide these essential nutrients as part of an integrated or alternative treatment for mental health disorders.
Mediterranean Diet Reduces Inflammation and Degradation of Cartilage in Osteoarthritis Patients
(Zoey Sky) Patients with osteoarthritis often rely on medication to manage the painful symptoms of the disease. These drugs often include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and analgesics. While the medication can offer short-term benefits such as pain management, these drugs still can’t halt the progression of osteoarthritis. If the study is successful, patients with the condition can have a safer alternative to help them manage their condition since the use of NSAIDs are linked to various adverse side effects.
Why Burgers Are Bad for You: Study Shows Processed Food and Toxic Ingredients Cause Cancer
(Zoey Sky) Are you overweight? Do you smoke a lot? Do you always eat fast food burgers and tons of sweets? If you answered yes to one or both of these questions, it may be time to make some lifestyle changes.
Stage 4 No More: Going Vegan and Stopping Chemo Resulted in One Man Becoming Cancer-Free
(Rita Winters) Health is defined by our daily activities and the food we eat. It’s a well-known fact that eating too much sugary foods and junk foods results in obesity, as well as chronic illnesses such as heart diseases, diabetes, and cancer. Now one man from Las Vegas managed to defeat a terminal disease, without the help of conventional medicine, by plainly going for a healthier diet.
World’s Most Popular Cereals Contain Ingredients That Are Registered with EPA as “Biopesticides”
(S.D. Wells) Biopesticides are particular types of pesticides, derived from the bacteria in plants and animals, that kill insects. Scientists in laboratories insert the genes of these bacterial pesticides into the DNA sequences of seedlings (i.e. Mycogen seeds) of our most popular crops, like corn, soy, and canola, and then claim they’re all totally safe for human consumption, even though they dissolve the digestive tracts and destroy the reproductive capabilities of worms, beetles, frogs, bees, birds, and just about anything else that eats them.