(Natural News) A concerning amount of fungicide and insecticide residues were found in rice hulls in rice plants in southern Brazil, according to a study. The study was done during three crop seasons – fungicides and insecticides were sprayed at different crop growth stages on the aerial portion of the rice plants in Brazil, where […]

(Natural News) Eating junk food could not only be making you fat, it could be affecting your hormones as well. This was the stomach-turning conclusion made by researchers from George Washington University who found that people who ate more junk food or frequented fast food restaurants had a significantly higher chance of being exposed to […]

(Natural News) Artisanal products such as sea salts are often prized by food lovers, but a study has determined that sea salts can cause spoilage molds. Based on the study headed by Kathie Hodge, a mycologist from Cornell University, and doctoral candidate Megan Biango-Daniels, there are varying levels of mold contamination in commercial sea salts. […]

(Natural News) Another study proves that artificial sweeteners like aspartame are harmful to your health. The study, which was published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, has revealed that aspartame damages the brain. In particular, consuming this chemical sweetener for a long time will increase oxidative stress in the brain tissue […]

(Natural News) Bisphenol A (BPA), a synthetic chemical widely used in manufacturing plastic products, has long been associated with a host of adverse health conditions. BPA is classified as an endocrine disruptor and is tied to various diseases including diabetes, cardiovascular disease and abnormal liver function. Experts have looked into using chemical substitutes such as […]

(Natural News) New York is popular for being a food haven – not just because of upscale restaurants, but also because of fast food chains. In 2017, New York City was even named the fast food capital of the U.S. While this greatly helps the lives of millions of New Yorkers who are too busy […]

(Natural News) Foraging is a crucial skill for any prepper. After all, knowing which plants are edible and which ones are poisonous can literally save your life when SHTF and your supplies run out. Keep your prepping skills updated by learning about the 10 poisonous plants included in the list below. (h/t to PreppersWill.com) Belladonna (Atropa […]

(Natural News) An analysis by researchers from Mayo Clinic shows that consuming more calories than is necessary increases the risk of developing age-related diseases, such as atherosclerosis, arthritis, cancer, and dementia. The researchers noted that eating too many calories increased cardiovascular risk. They found that excessive calorie intake resulted in a higher likelihood of high […]

(Natural News) Once hailed as an invention that will end world hunger, GMO foods are increasingly being exposed as dangerous and terribly short-sighted, and now the inventor of one popular GMO food is joining the chorus of detractors. While serving as Simplot Plant Sciences’ Director of Research in the early 2000s, Caius Rommens led the […]

(Natural News) We all have our favorite foods, and it’s quite normal to crave them every now and then. However, it’s a different story when it comes to food addiction, especially junk food which fills our bodies with unhealthy fats and sugar. A study published in the journal Appetite examines the addiction-like symptoms that highly processed foods may trigger in some individuals, […]