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Many people are now joining the all-organic food bandwagon to avoid toxins and improve their overall health. Unfortunately, eating organic is no longer a guarantee that you’re not getting toxins. Perchlorate, a powerful endocrine disruptor, is found to contaminate both conventional and organically-grown foods. What is Perchlorate? Derived from perchloric acid, perchlorates are salts that [...]

Asian countries, like China, the Philippines, Hong Kong and South Korea, have banned over 800 imported products from Taiwan after discovering that they were tainted with a dangerous chemical. The banned products, which included food, beverages, and additives, were tainted with DEHP, a potentially dangerous chemical used in plastics and personal care products. According to [...]

A sedentary lifestyle, insufficient sleep, and an unhealthy diet can all lead to weight gain and less-than-optimal health. But according to experts, there’s another factor that contributes to these conditions: gluten. This protein is found in barley, wheat, rye, and some food additives. Gluten has been proven to cause various mental and physical problems. According [...]

People enjoy fresh tropical fruits because of their delicious and unforgettable taste. But aside from their flavor, tropical fruits can give you many health benefits. One example is the coconut. In the Philippines, the coconut is called the “tree of life,” because every part of the plant—from the roots to the leaves—can be utilized.Coconut juice [...]

Weight Watchers, the world’s largest diet company, has recently declared that “calorie counting has become unhelpful.” David Kirchoff, president of Weight Watchers, said that they have eliminated the company’s popular “Points” system. Instead of counting calories, they encourage dieters to consume more natural, less processed foods in small portions. In a Time Magazine report, Kirchoff [...]