You have probably heard that plastics contain dangerous chemicals such as Bisphenol A (BPA) and phthalates, which mimic hormones in your body. They have been linked to ailments ranging from reproductive problems to heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. Hopefully you’ve taken steps to avoid BPA, like using only stainless steel drinking bottles or glass food [...]

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Because many toddlers and children seem to be picky eaters, many parents supplement their children’s diets with a multi-vitamin. But if you choose a children’s vitamin common on grocery store shelves you are probably getting a synthetic vitamin that not only may not help them as much as you think, but is also filled with [...]

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Back away from the bacon. Hold off on that hot dog. Don’t touch deli meat sandwiches.
After reviewing 7,000 studies covering links between diet and cancer, the World Cancer Research Fund came out with a bold conclusion: Processed meats are too dangerous for human consumption.
What is Processed Meat?
Many people may not know the difference between processed [...]

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