Butter Flavoring Can Cause Lung Disease: Diacetyl, a Chemical Additive to Watch Out For
Eight workers in a Missouri popcorn plant developed a rare lung disease - one so severe that some of the workers are awaiting lung transplants. The condition has been traced to an ingredient in butter flavoring called "diacetyl." What are the potential risks of this ingredient, and where else is it found? |
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How Many Insect Parts and Rodent Hairs are Allowed in Your Food?
Caution: the (real) photo in this interesting but, likely for many, unnerving article is among the grossest we've encountered? if you are squeamish, you may want to avoid this one altogether. If not, be prepared to learn some startling insights you'll want to share with everyone while simultaneously wishing you never knew. |
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All the Health Risks of Processed Foods -- In Just a Few Quick, Convenient Bites
90% of the money Americans spend on food goes to processed foods. Other nations are not far behind this startling statistic. And many health experts now agree that this is one of the most devastating health issues of our time. But why? What are the most serious problems with processed food? Find out now in this definitive article. |
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Tell Us Where YOU Stand on the Cheeseburger Bill!
The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed the "Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act" - better known as the "Cheeseburger Bill" - that also has the White House's backing and is steps away from becoming law. Find out what this bill is, who it protects ? and then tell us which way you would vote on this bill and why. |
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Is Pasteurization an Important Safety Measure or an Unnecessary Health Risk?
In last week's article, Is Pasteurization More of a Health Risk or a Safety Benefit?, we concluded by asking you to tell us your position on this important (and controversial) issue. We had an incredible outpouring of responses, and like no question that we've ever posed to you before, this one demonstrated the level and type of (wonderful) readers we have! Also included: Access to a list of "cowshare programs by" state and country. |
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Trans Fat's Strong Link to Cancer, Diabetes & Heart Disease, and How to Avoid It
Starting January 1, 2006, manufacturers will be required to post trans fat content on U.S. food labels. Discover the amazing amount of money this one change is anticipated to save Americans in healthcare costs, and review all the key health risks of trans fat to remind yourself why avoiding it should be among your top dietary strategies. |
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Food Nutrition Labels: Six Catches You Need to Know
In theory, food nutrition labels provide consumers a clear guide to the nutrient and ingredient content in a given food product. In fact, the truth about the foods is easily distorted with various practices that are both common and accepted on nutrition labels ? including these devious six. |
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So Now What Exactly Does Certified Organic Mean? Is it Really Organic?
Organic foods are the fastest growing sector in the grocery business, with 10 cents of every U.S. dollar now going for something organic in part or in whole. But "organic" is a slippery term, as it depends on who is doing the talking. Now, with the rider to a 2006 bill that Congress recently passed, the meaning of "organic" is about to get even more slippery ... because 38 synthetic ingredients are now considered a-ok. |
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12 Dangerous Food Additives: The Dirty Dozen Food Additives You Really Need to be Aware Of
Discover why you should be watching your food labels carefully for these "dirty dozen" food additives. Also included is no-charge access to an e-book, "Neurotoxicity: Identifying and Controlling Poisons of the Nervous System." |
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Are Genetically Modified (GM) Foods Dangerous? The Essentials on Both Sides of the Debate
In a six year period, some types of crops of genetically modified foods have increased by an astounding 1,400%! What are the three (3) biggest health and safety concerns about genetically modified foods? Why do the biotech firms counter that all is a-ok when it comes to GM foods? |
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Benzene: The Health Dangers of this Chemical Used in Juices, Soft Drinks & Much More
Cancer-causing benzene may be lurking in your soda pop, and class-action lawsuits have been filed to get at least two popular beverages taken off the market. |
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Hold the Copper: Accelerated Mental Decline and Other Risks of a Diet Too High in Copper
Too much copper has been linked to everything from mental decline to schizophrenia to hypertension. Find out how to make sure the amount you're getting is just right. |
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Will Edible Coatings Soon Replace Plastic, Cardboard and Glass Packaging on Your Foods?
Flexible, transparent and edible coatings are being explored as a way to cut down on packaging materials, extend foods' self-life and even reduce the risk of food-borne illnesses. |
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What is REALLY in a Hot Dog? And How Unhealthy Are They?
About 95 percent of American households serve hot dogs, despite questioning what they're really made of. |
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The FDA Says Cloned Milk & Meat are A-Ok ... How Soon Before You'll be Eating It
The FDA has preliminarily approved food products from cloned animals and their offspring, and labels won't be required. |
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15 Things You Never Thought You Needed to Know About ... Lunchmeat
Lunchmeat is a mainstay at many Americans' lunches and dinners, but do you really know what's in it? |
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Z Trim: Is the USDA-Developed Z Trim the Miracle Fat Substitute We've All Been Waiting For?
Z Trim has zero calories, no side effects and it tastes great in foods, but is this miracle fat replacement really too good to be true? |
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From Free Range to Grass Fed: What the Popular Healthy Food Phrases Really Mean
What does it mean when chicken is "pasture-raised" or crackers are labeled "natural"? Find out the true meanings of the numerous food labeling terms out there. |
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The Worldwide Threat to Coral Reefs and Why It Should Matter to Everyone
Coral reefs are one of nature's greatest treasures, but these fragile ecosystems that take thousands of years to grow are in danger of being destroyed in the next 30 years. |
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Codex: What Exactly is it and How Does it Impact Your Health Freedom?
Codex Alimentarius, the food code, may one day mandate worldwide food standards. While some say this will protect food safety globally, others believe it's a direct threat to your health freedom. |
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Does Early Exposure to Food Allergens Increase Tolerance to Them?
New evidence is challenging the theory that giving young children certain foods is a prime cause of food allergies. |
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Norway Seriously Considers an Obesity Tax. Should the U.S. Impose One Too? Tell Us What YOU Think
Is an obesity tax on junk food the answer to keeping people healthy, or an example of a government overstepping its limits? |
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Five Things to Beware of This Barbecue Season
Before firing up your grill for barbecue season, there are some serious risks you should know. |
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What are the Least Safe Foods From a Contamination Perspective?
Food safety is on the minds of many Americans. Here are some foods that deserve an air of caution because of their potential to be contaminated. |
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The 20 Fruits and Vegetables With the Most Pesticides, the 20 With the Least ... and What to Do
You can enjoy your summer produce with finesse once you know which varieties contain the most and the least pesticides. |
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Should the United States' Food Origin Law be Revived?
Country-of-origin labeling (COOL) was supposed to become mandatory in 2002, but was put on hold until 2008. |
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What You Need to Know about VHS -- a Vicious Killer Virus That is Silently Wiping Out Fish
Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia (VHS) targets more fish species than any Great Lakes virus ever has, it spreads very rapidly and it often kills the fish it infects. |
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The Dangers of Nitrites: The Foods They are Found In and Why You Want to Avoid Them
If you eat hot dogs, lunchmeat, bacon or pepperoni pizza, you're eating potentially dangerous nitrites. |
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AGE Issues: Why You Want to Reduce Advanced Glycation End Foods in Your Diet
Advanced Glycation End products (AGEs) accelerate aging and are linked to a host of chronic diseases. Are you eating a lot of AGEs in your diet? |
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Shellfish: Are They Good for You or Not? Here's the Answers You Need
Many seafood enthusiasts love shellfish, but there may be a dirty secret lurking in your next clam or oyster. |
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How Will Nanotechnology be Used in Food and What are the Potential Risks and Benefits?
Nanofoods that contain more nutrients, change flavors and colors, and even sense whether you're allergic to them, are coming, but are they safe? |
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The Pasteurized vs. Raw Milk Debate: What You Need to Know
Increasing numbers of Americans are standing behind their right to drink raw milk. |