For those living in modern industrialized countries, the lack of physical activity, among other things, has contributed to an insomnia epidemic. The over-the-counter sleep aid market now accounts for over $600 million in annual sales. In addition to increasing physical … Continue reading →

Aspartame is the technical name for the brand names NutraSweet, Equal, Spoonful, and Equal-Measure. According to Dr. Mercola, an osteopathic physician and leading health advocate, Aspartame accounts for over 75 percent of the adverse reactions to food additives reported to … Continue reading →

Most families in the industrialized world subsist on a quick, cheap, and convenient diet of processed foods. But people who regularly consume processed foods run a higher risk of depression, obesity, fatigue, diabetes, and cancer. Here are six amazingly healthy foods high … Continue reading →

The majority of our food supply is contaminated with GMO’s, pesticides, and antibiotics, but many manufactured foods are also laced with a plethora of synthetic chemicals, from food colorants that increase the risks of cancer, hyperactivity in children and allergic … Continue reading →

Written in 1768 by British writer William Hickey: “My first return of sense or recollection was upon waking in a strange, dismal-looking room, my head aching horridly, pains of a violent nature in every limb, and deadly sickness at the … Continue reading →

In an effort to appease critics who blame soft drinks for fueling obesity rates, and to address the growing public awareness of the link between soft drinks and obesity, Coca-Cola says it will make lower-calorie drinks and clear nutrition information … Continue reading →

Rating (based on customer reviews): 3.5 out of 5 stars This thing is freakin’ awesome. Seriously. It’s not merely a pedometer, the Fitbit Flex counts your steps, helps you count calories, monitors your sleep, AND is the best alarm clock … Continue reading →

An analysis of British based celebrity chefs published in Scientific & Academic Publishing (SAP), an Open-Access publisher of journals, revealed that most British celebrity chefs’ recipes contained excessive amounts of fat, saturated fatty acids, sugars and salt. “The majority of … Continue reading →

As Michael Pollan points out, the development of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) allows cheap, subsidized corn to be converted into cheap, subsidized sugar. In other words, HFCS is used by food and beverage manufactures because it costs less than … Continue reading →

When Birke Baehr was 8-years-old he read a post online over his mother’s shoulder about mercury being in HFCS-high fructose corn syrup. Birke writes that when he started looking into “this thing about HFCS I just got more and more … Continue reading →

Veganissimo is newly coined term meaning someone who is vegan to the highest possible standard. Veganissimo is also the basis for the book “Veganissimo A to Z: A Comprehensive Guide to Identifying and Avoiding Ingredients of Animal Origin in Everyday … Continue reading →

Last year, researchers found significant concentrations of arsenic in two infant formulas that contain organic brown rice syrup used as a main ingredient for a sweetener. Arsenic was also found in some cereal bars that contain organic brown rice syrup. … Continue reading →

Based on an 18-month study conducted by the Rand Corporation, 96% of main entrees sold at top U.S. chain eateries exceed the daily limits for calories, sodium, fat and saturated fat recommended by the USDA. The study claimed entrees at … Continue reading →

Stefanie Retz, an agricultural scientist from Kassel University, is conducting a study together with colleague Katrin Juliane Schiffer and the farmers at Bunde Wischen organic cattle farm in Schleswig, Germany. Spiegel Online’s Günther Stockinger points out that in this study, … Continue reading →

A regular diet of junk food is linked to more than just obesity. One recent study suggests eating fast food three or more times a week is linked with severe asthma, eczema and rhinoconjunctivitis (nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, red … Continue reading →

A Friends of The Earth News release announced that several major grocery retailers representing more than 2,000 stores across the United States have committed not to sell genetically engineered seafood if it is allowed onto the market. The FDA is … Continue reading →

According to a study by Dr Gitanjali Singh (Harvard School of Public Health) presented at an American Heart Association scientific conference in New Orleans, researchers linked 180,000 obesity-related deaths worldwide to sugary drinks, including about 25,000 adult Americans. One in … Continue reading →

Food fraud has gone from bad to worse in the UK. First it was the discovery of horsemeat in big brand products sold by supermarkets like Tesco and Asda. Then brands such as Birds Eye were suspect, along with chains … Continue reading →

The Alzheimer’s Association claims over 5 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease — one in eight older Americans has Alzheimer’s. Although age and genetics are major risk factors, research suggests lifestyle factors including diet and exercise can also play an important … Continue reading →

Since 1974, Kinder Surprise Eggs have combined the sale of a chocolate egg with a surprise toy inside. But Kinder Eggs are not sold in the United States, because the 1938 Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act prohibits embedding “non-nutritive … Continue reading →

According to research recently published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, eliminating distractions, and paying close attention to what you eat will influence the amount of food a person consumes. In an analysis of 24 studies, the researchers claimed … Continue reading →

As FriendsEAT co-founder Antonio Evans recently pointed out, IKEA announced that horsemeat was found in it’s Swedish meatballs in Eastern Europe, and pulled 1,675 pounds of their meatballs off shelves. The BBC reported that Ikea has withdrawn meatballs from sale … Continue reading →

Americans are obsessed with fast food. And almost from birth, Madison Avenue bombards kids with fast food ads. About one third of American children are overweight or obese, and 50 percent of overweight children remain overweight even into adulthood. U.S. … Continue reading →

If you have been struggling with weight control, you may want to start counting calories. My experience with staying reasonably thin (I say reasonably because I LOVE food) has led me to infer that counting calories is the most effective … Continue reading →

Michael Moss won the Pulitzer Prize for his 2009 article “The Burger That Shattered Her Life”, detailing the tragic story of a young, 22 year-old children’s dance instructor left paralyzed from the waist down after being stricken with a severe … Continue reading →

In a recent article by Washington, DC based journalist Will Potter, author of Green Is the New Red, which documents corporate attempts to silence activists, Potter discusses how Big Ag lobbyists are pushing for new state-level laws to prevent consumers … Continue reading →

Seaboard Foods, the No. 3 U.S. pork producer based in Kansas, and supplier to Walmart, was forced to drop its claim of using “The most humane practices throughout the animal’s life.” The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) filed … Continue reading →

IKEA has announced this week that traces of horsemeat has been found in it’s Swedish meatballs in Eastern Europe. In their internal studies a high percentage of horesmeat mixed in with pork and beef was found in their Czech Republic … Continue reading →

Microwave ovens have become ubiquitous in most home and restaurant kitchens, and are convenient for preparing frozen foods, defrosting meats, warming up sauces, hot beverages, soup, and making popcorn. But how long before microwave ovens need to be replaced? Microwave … Continue reading →

A scandal about the use of horsemeat in products labeled beef has forced officials across Europe to send out an EU-wide alert regarding the safety of their food supply chain. About a month ago, routine tests by Irish authorities discovered … Continue reading →

According to Madelyn Fernstrom, PhD, founding director of the Weight Management Center at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and author of The Runner’s Diet, the last 10 pounds are harder to lose than the first 30. Why? Because the … Continue reading →

The Brooklyn Art House, a group that builds global art projects, has been connecting communities worldwide through their annual Sketchbook Project. This time, they’re connecting us through food! On Friday, February 22nd at 12pm Eastern Standard Time, thousands of people … Continue reading →

According to several researchers, there is an ever increasing body of solid research that shows the strong relationship between what we eat and our mental health. Many foods and beverages can alter the chemical balance in our bodies and brains, … Continue reading →

Despite the health hazards related to drinking soda, last year a Gallup poll revealed that 48 percent of surveyed Americans drink soft drinks on a daily basis. And among those who drank soda, the average daily intake was 2.6 glasses … Continue reading →

I do believe in Karma: everything we do comes back to us. Pollution is one of the major problems that we are facing. Today’s infographic will show you shocking statistics on water pollution. In here you’ll be able to understand … Continue reading →

In 2011, U.S. legislators blocked a proposal to improve the nutritional quality of the nation’s school lunches. The proposed changes included more fruits and vegetables, and an end to the absurdity of permitting tomato paste on pizzas to be classified … Continue reading →

In his informative article, P.J. Skerrett, Managing Editor, Harvard Health, advises readers on the best way to identify healthful whole-grain foods. Skerrett notes some of the products we buy may not deliver all the healthful whole-grain goodness we’re expecting, and … Continue reading →

Several studies have already linked a diet high in processed food with depression, and adds to an existing body of solid research that shows the strong links between what we eat and our mental health. Drinking soda has long been … Continue reading →

According to a published report in The Journal of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, researchers at the University of Bonn in Germany claim the erectile-dysfunction drug Viagra, may work as a weight loss agent by burning away … Continue reading →

Overall Rating (based on customer reviews): 4.6 out of 5 stars You want to be healthy. We all do. But it’s hard to eat healthy all the time. When you go out to a restaurant and order a salad, chances … Continue reading →