According to Beyond Pesticides, “Neonicotinoids are a relatively new class of insecticides that share a common mode of action that affect the central nervous system of insects, resulting in paralysis and death.” Recently, these pesticides are being suspected as a major cause for the widespread collapses of bee colonies. The […]
Panera Bread is changing its ingredients for the better. A new list dubbed as the “No-No List” states the intentions of Panera Bread to remove 150 artificial ingredients by the end of 2016. The restaurant wants to set a new standard for healthier foods for customers. In an interview with […]
This is the last year that one of the most popular mac and cheese products in the U.S. will contain artificial preservatives and synthetic colors. Kraft announced that they will remove artificial colors from Mac & Cheese along with preservatives. Starting January 2016, the orange color of Kraft Mac & […]
BPA exposure may affect fertility. BPA has been linked to many health problems, including autism. New animal research from the University of Illinois shows that BPA exposure affects three generations of fertility. BPA, or bisphenol A, is an industrial chemical that is used to make certain types of plastics and […]
The Spirit of Berkeley Alive Almond Cookies giveaway comes from Living Tree Community Foods (LTCF). Made of the purest ingredients such as Oregon blueberries, California almonds, Oregon grown pumpkin seeds, California walnuts as well as honey and maple syrup The Spirit of Berkeley Alive Almond cookies are an alive and organic product. “They are an excellent […]
Apricot dishmate liquid soap giveaway. Our giveaway this time is the Apricot dishmate liquid soap from Earth Friendly Products. It is a powerful hand dish washing soap that is naturally hard on grease, yet gentle on your skin. It is a multi-purpose product we cannot do without! You can use for your hand […]
GMO stands for Genetically Modified Organism and is defined as “an organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques.” The technique used to create GMOs is called recombinant DNA. DNA molecules from different organisms are combined to create one molecule of DNA, and are then transferred to […]
The latest government report confirms that a vegan diet is healthier and better for the environment. The 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s report states that Americans should be eating more plant-based foods and less animal-based foods. The committee also confirmed that a vegan lifestyle is also better for the environment, […]
