Protein powder is a supplement that is now commonly used by professional athletes and people who are serious about training, to help them maintain the correct protein intake.
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Is The Food Industry Creating Problems And Selling Solutions?
The food industry didn’t want to start an obesity pandemic. They didn’t calculate that ultra-processed fast foods with added saturated fats, sugar, and more calories will make people gain more weight than they could lose. So when they saw the result and the obesity rates rising, they learned something.
The Child Obesity Crisis In The U.S.
Childhood obesity has been called “one of the most serious public health challenges of the 21st century,” and with good reason.
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 Story Behind The Retin-A
Dr. Kligman was born on March 17th, 1916, into a poor Russian immigrant family in Philadelphia. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 1947 and completed his residency in dermatology in 1950. He subsequently became a professor of dermatology at the University of Pennsylvania.
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.
What Did The Americans Drink Throughout History?
Everybody has their favorite beer, cocktail, or mixed drink. We all know our tastes in alcoholic beverages. But not so long ago Americans drank whatever was available at the time. So how did we get from bland colonial ale to today’s hoppy IPAs and hipster cocktails? This unique journey through history starts with the pilgrims aboard the Mayflower and continues until the end of prohibition.
The Origins Of The Christmas Tree
Who doesn’t like Christmas trees? It is one of the best things we do during this festive season. There is nothing better than to decorate it with your entire family and then spend the rest of the month admiring the colorful lights and many decorations. It is a ritual done through generations no matter how young or old. We all look forward to it.
Things we do for health 