We are what we eat. We are, therefore, what our food eats. And a vegan or vegetarian is no exception. This post from IFL Science wants the vegans and vegetarians of the world to understand that they’re eating animal remains in and through the plants they eat. In case you’ve forgotten the section on the food web from high school biology, here’s a quick refresher. Plants make up ... Continue Reading
Organic Vs Non Organic Food: Which Is Better?
A group of 25 scientists published their very clear findings on organic Vs non-organic meat and dairy products. This post from reset.me presents more proof of organic, foods being far superior for health and wellness. To a world raised on conventional foods and thinking, scientists and consumers alike have been touting the nutritional value and overall healthfulness of ... Continue Reading
The Dangers Behind the Big Food Complex
Are you exposing yourself to hidden risks and dangers with your processed food? This post from Salon.com highlights five alarming facts Big Food is hiding from you. From mercury in tuna and wood pulp in parmesan cheese to ground beef treated with ammonia to retard E. coli (“pink slime”), the press does a good job exposing the dangerous and deceptive practices of Big Food. The ... Continue Reading
Latest Dietary Guidelines Advise Quitting Sugar
Updated every five years, the recently announced federal dietary guidelines packed in some surprises despite being similar to those of the past 35 years. This post from Well blog reviews what’s new in this year’s dietary guidelines: there’s welcome news for lovers of shrimp, eggs and coffee, but some confusion on fat and conflicting information over meat. There’s good news, ... Continue Reading