To many people, a lawn covered with dandelions looks like a bed of weeds. With a different perspective, though, you will see that it is …
What Is a Hypoallergenic Diet?
Food allergies are becoming an increasing problem. According to a 2008 study performed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, food allergies increased about …
Dietary Exposure to BPA and Phthalates May Be Hard to Avoid
Our water bottles and personal care products may be labeled BPA- and phthalate-free, but that may not be enough to prevent significant dietary exposure to …
Fat Cells Pinpointed as a Cause of Inflammation
Researchers have known for some time that diets high in fat tend to be a major causative factor for obesity and the alarming increase in …
Our Food Is Unsafe, and the FDA May Not Be Able to Stop It
The safety and healthiness of about 80% of America’s food supply is theoretically in the hands of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), but …
Do Saturated Fats Lower Your Sperm Count?
While countries like Afghanistan, Mali, Niger, Uganda and Zambia are trying desperately to lower their high birth rates (over 45 per 1000 population), Denmark has …
The Nutritional Benefits of Coleslaw
Crunchy, creamy, slightly sweet, and good for you too! What’s not to like? Coleslaw only seems to show up on our table during summer barbecues, …
Hazelnut Allergy Symptoms
One of the most common nut allergies is hazelnut allergy. Nut allergies in general are one of the most common food allergies in the United …
Boot the Bacon! Processed Meats Raise Risk of Early Death
There is nothing quite like waking up to the scent of bacon wafting through the house, making our mouth water and conjuring visions of scrambled …