Food, Drink & Nutrition

Proponents of GMOs and Glyphosate-based herbicides and staunch believers in the EPA have long argued that low levels of glyphosate exposure are safe for humans. Even our own EPA tells us that Americans can consume 17 times more glyphosate in our drinking water than European residents. The EWG asserts that 160 ppb of glyphosate found in breakfast cereal is safe for a child to consume due to their own safety assessments, and yet renowned scientists and health advocates have long stated that no level is safe. Confusion amongst consumers and the media is rampant.

Food safety advocates are expressing sharp disappointment with the final federal GMO labeling rule, released Thursday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). “It is obvious that this rule is intended to hide, not disclose, information about genetically modified foods,” said Agriculture and Trade Policy senior attorney Sharon Treat. #gmolabeling

We all love to partake in tradition and eat the dishes we usually don’t get to eat on a daily basis. However, that doesn’t mean your waistline will love it with you. The average person can gain two to five pounds from holiday splurging. While two to five pounds don’t sound like much, if not kept under control, the weight can carry on well into the new year. If you’re one of those individuals who love to join the festivities and eat during the holiday season, here are healthy dieting tips for you to try during the holidays.

Article Source: Mercola.com STORY AT-A-GLANCE A meta-analysis of 30 studies involving more than 10 years of research suggests habitual coffee consumption may slash your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by as much as 29 percent While the results suggest caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee have favorable metabolic effects, Type 2 diabetes risk reduction was more […]