Poor nutrition is a leading cause of illness in the United States, associated with more than half a million deaths per year. It is linked with increased risk of obesity, diabetes, and heart disease as well as broader impacts including higher health care costs and decreased productivity.
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Failures Of The Food & Drug Administration-Part 1.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for protecting public health by assuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation. The FDA also provides accurate, science-based health information to the public.
The American VS European Baby Formula
Although 84% percent of babies in the United States start out being breastfed, just a quarter of infants are exclusively breastfed at six months, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control.
The Truth About The American Chicken Industry
For most of American history, poultry and eggs were luxury foods. Chicken traditionally was far more expensive than beef or pork—after all, you needed grain to feed chickens, but cows could grow on grass and pigs could grow on garbage.
The Most Genetically Modified Vegetable In The World – Soybean
The soybean, known as a “miracle crop” for its versatility in different climates and the flexibility of its use in by-products, ranks among the United States’ top crops. While the plant traces back to China in the 11th century B.C., the United States emerged as the world’s biggest soybean exporter in the 1950s.
The Truth Behind The Palm Oil Industry
Palm oil is an edible vegetable oil that comes from the fruit of oil palm trees. It’s cheap and efficient making it the world’s most widely used vegetable oil – and global consumption is rising.
The Truth About Starbucks
Everybody likes Starbucks. Or maybe not lately. It’s such a popular international brand that you think that maybe nothing can go wrong with them. They appear friendly, have great coffee, and their space is perfect for reading a book or joining a Zoom call. Simply perfect.
Most Common Myths The Food Industry Tries To Sell Us
We are bombarded with the best, healthiest, most affordable, and family-friendly products the money can buy. Nobody talks about recalls, lawsuits, secret settlements, and health risks that do occur due to their negligence. The food industry invests billions of dollars to make us think that we depend on them. We don’t have a choice but to keep buying their products and there is no space for a change.
What Is Estrogen Pollution & Why Is It Important – Part 1
What is the first thing that comes to your mind when someone says estrogen? We know it’s a hormone. Particularly a female hormone even though men have it also but in lower concentrations. If you are on birth control pills you are probably taking some sort of estrogen every single day. And like with all chemicals everything is fine if it is taken in moderation.
Are Blood Avocados Real?
Avocado is a stone fruit with a creamy texture that grows in tropical climates. In comparison to other fruits, which primarily consist of carbohydrates, the avocado fruit has a unique consistency due to its high content of healthy fats. Mexico and the US are the largest avocado consumers in the world.
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