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 [...]
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 [...]
Aspartame and high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) are not the only “deadly” sweeteners available in the market today. Dr. Joseph Mercola also warns that the Monsanto-produced neotame, a chemical derivative of aspartame, has been approved for use in food and drinks despite potential adverse health effects. The chemicals used for manufacturing neotame are believed to [...]
The fructose content of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) used in popular soda brands has been underestimated. Studies revealed that sodas including Pepsi, Coke, and Sprite contained 65 percent fructose, and not 55 percent as they previously claimed. According to Grist, “It turns out that the actual amount of fructose in HFCS in particular food [...]
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Dr. Mercola is a well-known physician and a multiple New York Times Bestselling Author. He started his website, Mercola.com, in 1997, and it has become the world's #1 Natural Health site. Dr. Mercola is a recognized, licensed Physician and Surgeon in the state of Illinois. He first opened his practice outside Chicago in 1986 and has treated over 20,000 patients.
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