All posts tagged with food safety
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-(Natural News) Recently, the relationship between nutrition, gut microbiota, and human health has attracted a lot of interest. Researchers are beginning to understand the role that food plays in controlling gut microbiota, and how unfavorable changes in gut microbiota could lead to weakened immunity and an increased risk of disease. In a paper published in the […]
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-(Natural News) The 2011 Fukushima disaster caused massive radiation contamination of food supplies and water sources not just in Japan, but all around the world. People need to identify these threats to their health and take appropriate means to protect themselves and their families. Increased levels of cesium and strontium radionuclides appeared in commercially important fish along […]
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-(Natural News) Rice is a filling food that goes well with almost any type of ingredient. However, a recent study warns that eating certain kinds of rice can increase your exposure to harmful inorganic arsenic. The study was conducted by Kan Shao and his collaborator Zheng Zhou. Both researchers are from Indiana University Bloomington. In December 2018, […]
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-(Natural News) There’s no doubt that oranges can do wonders for the body, but a novel study from the Autonomous University of Nuevo Leon suggests that these citrusy fruits can also be used as a natural preservative, thanks to their antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. The study, which was published in CyTA – Journal of Food, looked at […]
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-(Natural News) Fresh strawberries are delicious and nutritious. Whether you buy organic strawberries or harvest them from your garden, one problem you usually face is how to extend their shelf life. According to Harold McGee, the author of “On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the Kitchen,” strawberries only last on the shelf for […]
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-(Natural News) Would you eat something from a container labeled “Explosives” or “Petroleum Products” or “Pesticides?” We didn’t think so, but you do, and probably daily, if you live in the United States and eat non-organic bread. You might as well be digging into one of those bio-hazard containers when you open that bread bag […]
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-(Natural News) A small study held by North Carolina-based researchers brought up the possibility that some home remedies and common spices may be contaminated by lead. Upon examining the residences of kids with high concentrations of lead in their blood, they reported finding traces of the heavy metal in ceremonial powders, herbal remedies, and spices. Children with high levels of […]
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-(Natural News) Being a new mother is difficult. You want to do what’s best for your baby, but you’re constantly being bombarded with conflicting information. However, almost everyone is in agreement that breast milk is the best nourishment for your new baby – but there’s one big caveat. A new study carried out by Canadian […]
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-(Natural News) In this paper, researchers from Northwestern Polytechnical University in China made a comprehensive analysis of previous studies about the interaction between gut microbiota and diet composition, and its effect on gastrointestinal tract health. Their findings were published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness. The substantial amount of emerging research is evidence that gut microbiota has a significant […]
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-(Natural News) Why did you make the switch to organic? If you’re like many people, one of your biggest motivators was likely avoiding toxic pesticides. Of course, you can’t actually see the pesticides on the fruits and vegetables you consume, so you might wonder sometimes if this often-expensive choice is actually paying off in terms […]
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