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03/26/2019 / By Amy Goodrich

Childhood asthma risk reduced in babies whose mothers consumed fish oil during pregnancy

We all want the best for our little ones, right? Eating a healthy, well-balanced and nutritious diet during pregnancy is crucial to an unborn baby’s development. Researchers from the Copenhagen University Hospital in Denmark recently discovered that taking fish oil supplements during the third trimester of pregnancy could reduce a newborn’s risk of developing asthma […]

03/25/2019 / By Amy Goodrich

Be aware: Do you know the warning signs of a vitamin D deficiency

Often referred to as the ”sunshine vitamin,” vitamin D is an extremely important fat-soluble vitamin that has powerful effects on the whole body. It is crucial to every cell and tissue, and is essential for proper heart and brain health, immune function, bone density, insulin production, and mood. Vitamin D plays a crucial role in […]

03/07/2019 / By Amy Goodrich

Learn how to identify magnesium deficiency, and what foods fix it

Magnesium — often called the master mineral — is involved in more than 300 metabolic processes in our bodies, including protein synthesis, calcium regulation, vitamin D absorption, blood glucose control, muscle and nerve function, and blood pressure regulation. Dr. Norman Shealy, a pioneer in pain medicine, even said that “every known illness is associated with […]

05/01/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

9 Reasons to add Chlorella superfood to your diet

Like spirulina, chlorella is a green alga with a host of health benefits. Though it has been around forever, this single-celled alga remained well hidden in freshwater ponds in the Far East until the end of the 19th century. While the Japanese were among the first to bring it to the market, it took a […]

04/21/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

Eating clean, unprocessed foods is now a dangerous “cult,” declares idiotic mainstream media (with a little help from the dirty diary industry)

As more people are turning their back to dairy and other processed foods, the National Osteoporosis Society, subsidized by the milk industry, has now declared clean eating to be a dangerous “cult” and “ticking time bomb” that could leave young people with weak bones. For decades, the milk industry has made us believe that milk […]

04/20/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

Fruits and vegetables found to lower blood pressure, says new study

Touted as a “silent killer” by the American Heart Association, some 85 million Americans – or one out of every three adults – suffer from high blood pressure. Since there are usually no obvious symptoms, nearly 20 percent of these people don’t even know they have blood pressure issues. If left untreated, high blood pressure (also […]

04/12/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

These 15 edible plants could save your life in a dangerous situation

You never know what life is going to throw at you. One moment you may be trekking through the mountains, while seconds later you could be fighting for your life as the wilderness takes over. Whether you are lost in the wild or bugging out, knowing your plants might show a crucial skill in times […]

04/03/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

Chipotle has officially eliminated all artificial ingredients from its menu

After the food-safety scandals in 2015 that affected at least 491 people and the steady market decline that came with that, Chipotle Mexican Grill is getting a fresh start with a clean menu makeover in the hope to revive sales. In an attempt to save the brand’s reputation, Chipotle’s founder and CEO Steve Ells announced […]

04/02/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

FACE PLANT: GMO rice trail fails miserably after mutant plants reduce crop yield

It is often claimed by advocates of genetically modified (GMO) food that genetically engineered crops are the only way to feed the growing world population and fight world hunger. However, up until now, there has not been a single study that proves GMO foods have helped to “feed the world” in any way. On the contrary, […]

03/19/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

An avocado a day keeps bad cholesterol away, finds new research

Since avocados are known for their high-fat content, many people tend to steer clear of this unique type of fruit. While you may have heard that eating a little bit of healthy fat every day is good for you, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, eating an entire […]

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