On a yearly basis, the Environmental Working Group publishes a list with the 12 produce items with the highest level of pesticide residue of veggies and fruits tested by the USDA. Believe it or not, in 2017, 178 distinct types of pesticides were discovered in the tested products. And, 70 […]
In hot climates, food cannot maintain its freshness for long. In fact, tomatoes will go off in two days and carrots and okra in four will be rotten. Hence, when we do not protect crops in the right way, we are losing produce. But, this does not have to happen […]
Are you struggling with poor metabolism or digestive issues? You may need to boost your water intake! How much water you drink plays a pivotal role in your overall health and weight loss. For people who are well hydrated and get sufficient amount of water, increasing the intake will probably […]
Keurig Dr Pepper announced a withdrawal of their Penafiel unflavored mineral spring water imported from Mexico due to high levels of arsenic. On a press release read by the company, it was emphasized that when a diet has high levels of arsenic, it can lead to numerous chronic illnesses. The […]
Tara Sharifi, a student in Aylesbury High School left everyone speechless after receiving her MENSA test scores. She took the test in Oxford and she did so good that she can now be a part of the geniuses’ society! How cool? Believe it or not, she got a score of […]
A jury from California ordered Monsanto Company to pay more than $2 billion in damages to a couple who sued on grounds of the Roundup weed killer causing their cancer. This award is the latest in several court defeats for Monsanto regarding this weed killer. However, the company continues claiming […]
According to a recent study, the beards of men have more germs than the fur of dogs. Namely, a team of researchers from the Hirslanden Clinic in Switzerland, for the purposes of the study, took swabs from beards of 18 men and what they discovered shocked them. The results showed […]
Turmeric is an ancient yellow root spice which contains an active ingredient known as curcumin. This ingredient was found to be beneficial in fighting off cancer cells. Common in South Asian cuisine, turmeric use has widely spread and people have been consuming it more and more. Whether as a natural […]
A mother from New Jersey has been arrested after her 1-year-old daughter died due to being in a hot car for more than 2 hours, according to prosecutors. The 25-year-old Chaya Shurkin was arrested and charged with endangering a child’s welfare. The case started on 6th of May when the […]
More than 4,600 packets of bread flour from Pillsbury Best in ten states have been recalled due to a potential E. coli contamination. This flour is made by the ADM Milling Company and sold by the Hometown Food Company. According to the company, there have been no reports of people […]