Organic cosmetics guru Aubrey Hampton exposes the industry and its toxic ingredients
Skin is our bodies’ largest organ, so we all should be especially cautious about what we apply to it. This is particularly important considering personal care products applied to the skin can be absorbed into our bloodstream: think nicotine or birth control patches. Which substances readily absorb into the skin depend on their chemical makeup; Read More
Is your chewing gum toxic?
Who doesn’t love a fresh piece of chewing gum? Thousands upon thousands of people chew gum every day, never once questioning what they are actually putting in their mouths. Most chewing gums actually contain hazardous chemicals and toxins. In fact, the FDA considers chewing gum an over-the-counter drug. One of the most dangerous substances in Read More
Toxic ingredient banned in Europe still being consumed in US
Many companies like to say we’re eating fresh and only the best when we dine at their restaurants. But, did you know many food manufacturers and restaurateurs are still serving up a toxic ingredient in their food? The FDA approved azodicarbomide for use as a flour-bleaching agent and dough conditioner in 1962. Azodicarbomide is primarily Read More
Flame retardant added to drinks by Dr. Pepper Snapple Group
Dr. Pepper and Snapple are two of the most iconic beverages in the USA. Along with them, the Dr. Pepper Snapple Group produces countless other beverages, such as Sunkist, Hawaiian Punch, Canada Dry and many more that have been enjoyed for several decades. While it’s no secret that many of their products contain harmful ingredients Read More
Top 10 toxic ingredients in children’s food
What do bisphenol-A , high-fructose corn syrup and propylene glycol have in common? They are all toxins that can be found in food marketed to children — and you could be inadvertently purchasing them. One of the best gifts that parents can bestow upon their children is a nutritious diet. Yet many foods on supermarket Read More
Top 10 toxic ingredients in children’s cereal
Selling harmful food to kids is a huge business. Using the most recent data, the Federal Trade Commission reports that food and beverage companies spend some $1.8 billion annually to make kids want to consume their products. Most of that advertising is spent on fast food, carbonated drinks and, of course, breakfast cereal. The breakfast Read More
4 toxic ingredients hiding in your yogurt
Yogurt has long been touted as a perfect snack and healthy food. It’s prepackaged in an individual serving, it has calcium and protein, and it’s tasty. However, many yogurts aren’t all they’re cracked up to be and contain less-than-savory ingredients. Here are the top four ingredients you should be looking out for: Carrageenan – Made from Read More
#1 kid’s vitamin contains toxic chemicals and fillers
Everyone’s favorite children’s vitamin just turned sinister. That’s right, Flintstones Vitamins, made by Bayer, which boastfully claim “Pediatricians’ #1 Choice” right on the bottle, may not be number one after all. In fact, they contain a slew of questionable, if not toxic, ingredients. The list includes aspartame, cupric oxide, sorbitol, hydrogenated oils and GMO cornstarch Read More
Top 10 reasons to ban trans fat from your diet immediately
Trans fats are slowly being phased out in the United States. If being depressed, obese, forgetful, irritable and at risk of coronary heart disease were not enough for you to eliminate these harmful fats from your diet – then you may not have a choice anyway, because the FDA plans on having artificial trans fats Read More
Top 10 ingredients to avoid that cause dementia
Food affects our bodies and minds. Many people would be surprised to discover just how many food ingredients are linked to cognitive disorders, like dementia. Dementia is considered by many people to be a disease that accompanies age. Contrary to popular belief, however, dementia isn’t a specific malady, but a general term that encompasses a Read More
