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Why Lead Is So Dangerous For Children
More than half a million US kids aged 1 to 5 years have blood lead levels higher than 5 micrograms per deciliter (µg/dL), the “level of concern” at which health…
Why You Should Ditch Sugar in Favor of Honey
While honey and sugar share similar degrees of sweetness, the differences in the way our bodies respond to them are profound.
Technically, honey and sugar…
Farm-Fresh, Pasture-Raised Easter Eggs
For those of you wondering, yes, Bob painted the eggs pictured here.
Growing up on the farm, I always had mixed feelings about Easter. The chocolate was…
Is Rocket Fuel Making Organic Farming Impossible?
Perchlorate is an environmental pollutant primarily associated with releases by defense contractors, military operations and aerospace programs, as it is a key…
Just the Facts! Deciphering Nutrition Labels, Watch the Video, too!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=2Qz6ZRXTIQM
How much is that in HFCS?
With all the confusing terms, claims and information to…
Food Fraud is on the Rise, New Study Finds
As if it wasn’t hard enough to shop for food, a new report out from the United States Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) has found that food fraud is on the rise,…
A “Water Enhancer”? Or Simply Something in the Water?
What happens when you take a perfectly drinkable glass of water and add some propylene glycol, acesulfame potassium, some artificial colors and a…
Non-Toxic Mommas! Includes Recipes!
Pregnancy is a perfect time to begin to take a look at your cabinets and cupboards and take stock of the type of cleaning products you have. Many of the…
Europe Requires Warning Labels on Foods With Artificial Dyes
By Elizabeth Renter
Europeans don’t only have it right in requiring GMO foods to be labeled or banning them outright, the…
Confusion Continues Over “Sugary Drinks” While…
With the media still focused on the latest attempts at banning so-called “sugary drinks,” kicked off by New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg…