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Discover the harmful effects of ultra-processed foods on your gut microbiome and overall health. Learn how these foods disrupt the delicate balance of bacteria in your gut, leading to inflammation, disease, and other health issues. Find out what you can do to protect your gut and improve your overall wellbeing by avoiding ultra-processed foods and adopting a healthy, balanced diet.
Products you use every day contain chemicals that may increase your odds of breast cancer. Unfortunately, it’s an area that doesn’t get enough focus. Let’s look at some of the “everyday” chemicals that could harm breast health.
What are xenoestrogens and how harmful are they? This article discusses what these “rogue” estrogen-like molecules are, their possible impact on health. You’ll also discover how to reduce your exposure to them.
Insulin resistance becomes more common with age and with weight gain and being insulin resistance increases the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Here are some lesser-known causes of insulin resistance.
You might prefer fresh fruits and vegetables, but, in some cases, frozen, canned, or even dehydrated are a better option due to their longer shelf-life. If you’re concerned about pesticide exposure, is canned, frozen, and dehydrated safe options? Find out what research shows.
Do you peel your fruit or eat the fruit in its entirety? Does it matter? If you don’t eat the whole fruit, you’re missing out on some healthful components found only in the outer skin or peel. Find out what they are.
We’re quick to blame weight gain on factors like fast food and lack of exercise but some studies suggest that pesticides are a contributing factor too. Is there truth to this?
You know how important it is to eat your fruits and vegetables. However, you might be concerned about eating non-organic produce. One alternative is to wash and peel, but does peeling remove most of the pesticides?
Organic produce – you buy it because it’s free of pesticides, right? But is it really? Research shows that organic fruits and vegetables may not be as healthy and toxin-free as you’ve been led to believe. Find out why.
Organic fruit is certainly growing in popularity. There are advantages to buying organic fruit – is nutrition one of them? This article discusses whether organic fruit offers greater nutritional value over conventional fruit.
Fruits and vegetables offer fiber, vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals in one delicious package. Unfortunately, they’re also sprayed with pesticides, unless you buy organic. If you don’t buy organic, can you remove pesticides by simply washing fruits and vegetables? Find out.
Interest in organic produce is growing as people become more concerned about what they eat. Some people choose organic food because they think the nutrient content is higher. Is there any truth to this? Find out what advantages organic produce has over fruits and vegetables grown conventionally.
