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(NaturalHealth365) The biotech industry wants us to believe that gene editing technology will help to create fruits and vegetables with a longer shelf life; raspberries in luscious shades of violet and even peach-flavored strawberries. But, will all these ‘Franken-food’ creations really be healthy for us? Many experts warn that not enough is known about the long-term effects on health of ... Read More »

(NaturalHealth365) Macular degeneration, a leading cause of vision loss in Americans 60 years and older, affects as many as 11 million people in the United States – and experts predict the number will double to almost 22 million by 2050. Now, new research shows that you may be able to lower your odds of developing this potentially debilitating eye condition ... Read More »

(NaturalHealth365) A second round of testing from the Environmental Working Group (EWG) has discovered a disturbing finding: 100% of the cereal for kids assessed in their study contained glyphosate, a toxic herbicide ingredient found in weed killers. And of these kids’ cereals (including Quaker Chewy S’Mores, Very Berry Cheerios, and Quaker Instant Oatmeal Apple and Cinnamon), nearly 93% of them had glyphosate levels above ... Read More »

(NaturalHealth365) New research out of France has found that eating organic foods – free of toxic chemicals like glyphosate – is a key lifestyle choice that can help with avoiding a cancer diagnosis. While there may be a (slim) genetic component to cancer, lowering cancer risk is largely accomplished by making good lifestyle choices.  On top of diet: not smoking, ... Read More »

(NaturalHealth365)  The fear of diabetes and heart disease can cause many people to think that fat is the ‘enemy.’  Nothing could be further from the truth – especially when it comes to eating (healthy) fats like, tree nuts. You see, there are many misguided theories out there suggesting that nuts have fat, therefore they are ‘bad for you.’  And, while ... Read More »

(NaturalHealth365) Do you have unwanted fat on your body?  Unfortunately, it turns out that excess body fat doesn’t just sit there on your body and look ‘bad.’ Research clearly shows that fat cells can trigger an unhealthy inflammation response – especially in people who are prone to overeating. Incidentally, you may already have heard that an excess of fat cells promotes cancer cell ... Read More »

(NaturalHealth365) With all the TV advertisements, so-called fitness ‘experts,’ doctors, and health publications, many people are brainwashed into believing that fat is the ‘greatest enemy’ when it comes to weight loss.  But, in reality, nothing could be further from the truth.  Healthy fats can actually help you lose weight and greatly improve your overall health. (as you’ll soon see.) Truth ... Read More »

(NaturalHealth365) Psychiatric disorders are often made worse by an improper diet. Now new research out of Johns Hopkins Medicine has found that cured and processed meats could cause mania, especially in persons who already have bipolar disorder. The study involved an analysis of over 1,000 persons both with and without psychiatric disorders. The researchers looked at the diets of the ... Read More »

(NaturalHealth365) These days fast food is virtually synonymous with “unhealthy.” Unfortunately, that doesn’t seem to be enough to stop people from eating it – or stop them from feeding it to their kids. In fact, according to recently published data from the CDC’s National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, more than 1 in 3 Americans eat fast food every day. And while ... Read More »

(NaturalHealth365) Did you know that a substance used in paint stripper, rubber cement and permanent spot remover is being used as a preservative in many popular foods (and beverages) for decades?! The culprit is called, sodium benzoate and you may have seen it while glancing at a food label.  Sadly, too many people dismiss it as one of those chemical ... Read More »

(NaturalHealth365) Many people use artificial sweeteners as a substitute for sugar not knowing that they’re digging their own grave.  You see, the food industry would have us believe that these non-caloric artificial sweeteners (NAS) are a ‘healthy alternative’ to sugar. (nothing could be further from the truth!) For years, the general public has been lead to think that we need ... Read More »

(NaturalHealth365) In another disturbing example from the world of mass-market factory farming, a recent Salmonella outbreak has affected people in at least four states in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic. According to a statement released by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), over a dozen people fell ill after consuming chicken products distributed by a leading US kosher ... Read More »