The carrot (Daucus carota subsp. sativus) is a root vegetable that has a crisp texture when fresh. When carrots were first cultivated, they were grown for their aromatic leaves and seeds rather than their roots. Carrot seeds have been found in Switzerland and Southern Germany dating to 2000–3000 BC!
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Non-organic chicken contributes to hormonal imbalance, polycystic ovarian syndrome, breast cancer and more!
You probably have heard the saying, “You are What You Eat.” This is true for chickens as well: they are what they eat. Non organic chickens are fed inorganic feed, which is very harmful for your hormones. This is purposely done to meet growing demand. In fact, it takes around 3 months to grow a…
Harvard Research Links Fluoride to ADHD and Mental Disorders
An estimated 200 million people around the world are being unanimously medicated without consent. Many water sources around the world are intentionally tainted with fluoride byproducts because they are believed to provide a medical benefit. According to the CDC, “community water fluoridation has been a safe and healthy way to effectively prevent tooth decay.”
Chapstick:The Product That Should Be Hydrating Your Chapped Lips Could Be Poisoning You
Chapstick wasn’t always filled with chemicals. A physician named Dr. C. D. Fleet first created the lip balm in the early 1880s, in Lynchburg, Virginia. The first chapsticks resembled small, wick-less candlesticks wrapped in tinfoil. Dr. Fleet decided the sales of his lip balms weren’t lucrative enough to be worth his time, so he sold…
Eating Tilapia has been linked to brain disorders like Alzheimer’s
Tilapia is the most eaten fish in the U.S because it’s cheap and easy to find in any supermarket. But chances are, the tilapia you eat daily is farm raised and worse for you than any type of junk food because there is a huge difference between a fish that has been caught in the…
Cast Iron Pans: 5 Important Facts You Need To Know
There are several reasons that people love their cast iron pans. Besides the fact that cast iron pans are very affordable and long lasting, they are actually good for your health. Since they are made our of iron, cast-iron pans release iron with every cooking cycle. Our bodies need iron to make hemoglobin in red…
The FDA finally admitted certain antibiotics are highly dangerous and life threatening
Antibiotics are drugs used for treating infections caused by bacteria. Antibiotics have saved countless lives, but scientist are becoming very concerned with their side effects and resistances. Misuse and overuse of these drugs, have created an antibiotic resistance. This resistance develops when harmful bacteria mutate or adapt in a way that reduces or eliminates the…
5 Cancer Causing Foods You Should Never Put in Your Mouth Again
Do you ever think about the foods you eat on a daily basis? Do you ever read the ingredient label? Unfortunately, most of us don’t. However, reading the ingredient label is the number one way to know what’s food you are eating and how processed it is.
The Top 5 Most Toxic Cookware (and what you should use instead)
IS YOUR COOKWARE POISONING YOU? The type of cookware you use on a daily basis can make you sick or make you healthier. Using nontoxic cookware is a crucial step in keeping your family healthy and safe. Let’s look at these 5 top toxic cookware you should never use.
Pumpkin seeds are believed to improve heart health, sleep, lower blood sugar levels and prevent cancer.
Have you been throwing away your pumpkin seeds ? You are not alone; most of us do. Most people don’t see any nutritional value in them, when, in fact, they are one of nature’s healthiest foods.