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 (sucrose) both exist because they are food for their respective species. In the case of sugarcane, a member of the the grass family (Poaceae) which includes wheat, maize and rice,…
The use of Monsanto’s Roundup herbicide has increased substantially over the last 40 years. Many researchers are starting to believe that increased use of glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, correlates to the rise in many modern diseases. According to Dr. Stephanie Seneff, a senior research scientist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), glyphosate…
Vitamin A supplements for children could save 600,000 lives a year [1]. Current World Health Organization (WHO) estimates indicate roughly 190 million children, worldwide, under the age of five, suffer from the effects of vitamin A deficiency. These effects include increased susceptibility to potentially life-threatening infections, vision problems, and other serious health concerns. In a…
Despite all the health warnings against energy drinks, it seems appreciation for Red Bull has not wavered. Whether it’s a boost for work, an energy-kick while driving, or a caffeine high mixed with spirits, millions of people guzzle the canned beverage on a daily basis. But do we actually know what it is doing to…
Fruits contain digestive enzymes, which clean out the residue left from the previously eaten food. Within an hour, the fruits travel through the digestive tract and they shouldn’t be eaten with any other food group. Fruits can be divided into 4 groups: Sweet – they don’t contain acids and those are: peach, apple, banana, plum, cantaloupe,…
Fatty foods make you fat. Carbs make you fat. If you eat 1,200 calories a day, you will lose weight. Eat whatever you want in moderation. Low fat and no-fat foods will help you lose weight. Sugar-free foods will help you lose weight. The list above provides a few examples of common beliefs about dieting…
