The U.S. grows an estimated 3 billion+ pounds of strawberries each year, with California producing over 90 percent of them. However, non-organic versions of this delicious fruit have proven not-so-delicious.
Always thought to be a healthy staple in your diet, consumption of rice has been shown to increase your levels of arsenic in various levels. Especially now with Brown Rice Syrup being added as a substitute for High Fructose Corn Syrup in many foods including ‘healthy’ energy bars aimed at athletes and kids. Watch to […]
In an alarming revelation from food industry watchdogs, it’s been found that 29 of 30 mac and cheese products test positive for toxic chemicals called phthalates. Keep reading to learn more about why these food products should be avoided.
Researchers have found that common household pesticides can persist in homes for up to a year. These results, calculated by the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, displayed the longevity of toxic chemicals and how controlled lab experiments may not necessarily reflect real-life applications.
In the Central Valley of California, hundreds of wells that provide water to a million people are tainted with a chemical that some experts say is one of the most powerful cancer-causing agents in the world.
Going for a swim while slathered in sunscreen puts your health at risk, say researchers. Chlorinated water and UV rays from the sun break down a compound in the creams into toxic chemicals.
Despite a 30 percent decline in bisphenol-A (BPA) use in canned products since 2015, more than a third of canned goods purchased from large grocery chains Kroger and Albertsons, and discount stores Dollar Tree and 99 Cents Only still contained the toxic chemical in their linings, according to a joint report by the Center for […]