Soda sales at McDonald’s have fallen significantly

Soda sales at McDonald’s have fallen significantly

Back in 2013, McDonald’s made a commitment to remove soda from kids’ meals. Since then, soda sales at McDonald’s have fallen significantly. McDonalds partnered with the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, and agreed to remove soda from Happy Meals. However, in the fine print, it showed that McDonalds only stopped […]

by July 4, 2015
Mayo Clinic may have made a major breakthrough in stopping cancer

Mayo Clinic may have made a major breakthrough in stopping cancer

Mayo Clinic may have made a major breakthrough in stopping cancer. Cancers of the blood, bladder, bone, brain, lungs, and kidneys are some of the examples

by July 3, 2015
Magnolia extract may fight head and neck cancers

Magnolia extract may fight head and neck cancers

New research from Veterans Affairs Research Communications and the University of Alabama at Birmingham shows that magnolia extract may fight head and neck cancers. Head and neck cancers are very common amongst those who use tobacco and alcohol. According to the National Cancer Institute, 3 out of 4 head and […]

by July 2, 2015
10 reasons to drink more filtered water

10 reasons to drink more filtered water

Water is life, and it is often taken for granted. Humans are made up of over 60 percent water. Blood is 92 percent water and the brain and muscles are 75 percent. Water is lost throughout the day from sweating, breathing, and other bodily functions. In order for your body […]

by June 29, 2015
General Mills is removing artificial colors and flavors from all cereals

General Mills is removing artificial colors and flavors from all cereals

General Mills is removing artificial colors and flavors from all their cereals by the end of 2017, the major cereal company announced in a statement. This move comes after a wave of big food companies like Taco Bell, Panera Bread, and Nestlé also decided to remove artificial ingredients. “People eat […]

by June 28, 2015
Daily dark chocolate consumption may protect you from heart disease

Daily dark chocolate consumption may protect you from heart disease

Dark chocolate is quickly becoming a superfood. Organic extra dark chocolate (at least 70% cacao) is packed with nutrition. New research from England shows that up to 100 g of daily dark chocolate consumption may protect you from heart disease. The researchers analyzed data from 21,000 people who participated in […]

by June 27, 2015
Avocados may be key to beating leukemia

Avocados may be key to beating leukemia

Avocados are one of the most popular super foods in the world. They are perfect for any time of the day. Avocados are packed with healthy fats called monounsaturated fats, which lower blood cholesterol and may help regulate blood sugar. They are also great for heart health, skin health, and […]

by June 26, 2015
Don’t drink that water bottle: 14 brands of bottled water were recalled for E. Coli

Don’t drink that water bottle: 14 brands of bottled water were recalled for E. Coli

Niagra Bottling LLC has issued a statement showing that 14 brands of bottled water were recalled for E. Coli contamination concerns.

by June 24, 2015