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7 Food Label Lies That Keep You Sick
Consumers rely on food labeling to provide vital information about ingredients and nutritional content. We accept the information provided as accurate, assume it is scientifically validated and expect it to be provided in our best interests. However, the confusing and down right misleading information found on food labels can negatively impact our health in many […]
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3 Processed Fats to Watch Out
Yet again the food industry would seem to be putting profit before safety. The carcinogenic effects of fat hydrogenation, with its trans-fat byproducts have finally been recognized by the regulators and they are slowly being removed from our food. However, some of the alternative manufacturing methods have even bigger health risks than the toxic processes […]
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9 Packaged Foods to Never Eat
Feeding yourself or your family has become increasingly more complicated over the years. More and more food options become available each day, and it can be hard to discern which ones it is a good idea to invest in. The unfortunate truth is that the majority of the food items available at the supermarket are […]
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5 Medicinal Mushrooms That Boost Your Immune System
We are constantly bombarded with foods, toxins and pollutants that impact the performance of our immune system. Immune and auto-immune disorders are becoming more and more common and costing us millions in medications and ill health. Fortunately the solution may lie in the humble mushroom which has been used extensively in traditional Chinese medicine for […]
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10 Worst Foods to Eat Before Bedtime
Good quality sleep is vital for our immune system and general well-being. Insomnia or disturbed sleep can leave you feeling unable to get through the day. For occasional sufferers this can be a mild irritation, and for those frequently not meeting their sleep quota it has a long-term negative impact on physical and mental health. […]