I am sure by now you all have heard about stevia. Many people view stevia as just another sugar substitute similar to Splenda. But this couldn’t be further from the truth. Unlike other chemically produces sweeteners, Stevia is a 100% natural sweetener extracted from the leaf of the Stevia plant. And it is 200 times…
Due to convincing marketing strategies, we think that sunscreen is our best protection from aging and skin cancer. But before you buy any sunscreen products, make sure to examine your sunscreen because most conventional sunscreen brands cause more damage than good. In fact, according to a study done by the Center for Drug Evaluation and…
If you like chips (and judging by the fact there is an entire aisle full of them at the grocery store, you probably do) there is a good chance you have tried Pringles. Perhaps, like many people think, they are a slightly healthier alternative to traditional potato chips… especially the baked variety? Well, look before…
Did you know that dandelion is an amazing food and medicine? Though most people view dandelions as pesky weeds that are super invasive, they are the most nutritious plants around.It has been used for centuries as a food and as a medicine to treat anemia, eczema, psoriasis, blood disorders, and depression.
Editor’s note, a correction was made directly in this story at the request of an independent fact checker for Facebook. Original Title: Margarine Is One Molecule Away From Plastic And Shares 27 Ingredients With Paint Revised Title: Margarine: A combination of refined toxic oils and chemicals that have been created to look and taste like…
Turns out, it’s not just the toxic artificial sweetener in Diet Soda that can cause cancer; it’s also the coloring agent and high fructose corn syrup. In fact, that distinctive caramel color that Coke and Pepsi have comes from a chemical, 4-methylimidazole — 4-MEI — that is listed as a carcinogen by the state.
It’s possible to help reduce mosquito populations around your house without using nasty chemicals. Did you know that dragonflies are the biggest predators of mosquitos and can eat hundreds of them a day? This makes them a great addition to your garden and the safest natural pest control. They keep mosquito population in check.
Have you heard of Aronia berries? I haven’t until recently. Aronia berries, also known as chokeberries, have been gaining much deserved popularity. It’s, perhaps, the healthiest berry you will ever find. Chokeberries are loaded with nutrients and antioxidants, such as vitamin C and anthocyanins.
The debate about whether fluoride is good or bad has been going on for decades. It seems as those who think fluoride is good have been on the winning side as most municipal water sources have at least some fluoride added. But more recent studies indicate that fluoride might in fact be quite detrimental to…
Baking soda is my favorite natural household product because it’s one of the most versatile products around; it can be used for both medicinal and cleaning purposes. But while baking soda is beneficial for humans, it’s very harmful for ants. It simply disrupts their bodies’ natural chemistry. Ants have an acidic substance inside…