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According to the EWG’s 2024 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce™, close to 75% of non-organic fresh produce sold in America contains residues of potentially harmful pesticides and fungicides. Every year the Environmental Working Group (EWG) publishes a list of the Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen list describing the most contaminated and lowest amounts of …
We’ve heard many people on social media—even fitness influencers—say something like, “Stop eating fruits if you want to lose weight!” “Here are the reasons why fruits aren’t as good as you think,” and so on. Even whole foods like fruits have their own set of myths surrounding them when it comes to weight loss. But …
We’ve all been there: scrolling through Instagram, trying to catch up on the latest fashion trends. You see beautiful photos of the newest street style on this famous beauty blog, and celebrities wearing head-to-toe designer looks, but what do they mean for us in our own lives? Keeping up with these trends can be an …
According to a press release from the European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (ECCMID 2022, Lisbon, 23-26 April) a preliminary study has found that organic vegetables are often contaminated with a wide range of disease-causing microbes. Disease-causing amoebas that live on organic spinach and lettuce also shelter human pathogens like Pseudomonas, Salmonella, and …
Can aging be reversed or rather prevented? This is a question that most people battle with when looking to invest in their longevity. Aging is normal for all human beings and can be affected by both intrinsic and extrinsic factors. These factors play a huge role in contributing to the appearance of signs of aging. …
Several factors have combined to build a devastating impact on the environment. Evolution has led to modernization and raised the pace of infrastructural projects and industrialization. Civilization has surged more so as a demand rather than a need, and along with this unfortunately the condition of the environment and air is constantly deteriorating. Air pollution …
As times progressed, humankind overcame several problems. From the issue of warmth in dire winters to the problem of commuting in medieval ages. There are many which are yet to be solved. The problem of fitness might well be the biggest problem of this century after fuel. Modern technology has made our jobs much easier. …
Article courtesy of Dr. Joel Kahn, MD, who is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine, one of the world’s top cardiologists, best selling author, lecturer, and a leading expert in plant-based nutrition and holistic care. Appropriately buried below news headlines this week, some horrific, some hopeful, were a couple …
Scroll through your Instagram feed or your inbox these days and chances are, you’ll see a reference to “clean beauty.” From skincare to personal care products to makeup, the clean beauty industry is booming—and it’s only predicted to keep growing. But what does the term “clean beauty” mean exactly, and how and why should you …
For those with celiac disease, which is an autoimmune condition triggered by gluten intolerance that affects about 1% of healthy average Americans, gluten-free foods such as nuts, seeds, grains and starches are beneficial. A recent review published in the NFS Journal has shown that regular consumption of gluten-free products as part of a gluten-free diet …