The rise of sugar correlates with the chronic disease plague that few paid attention to before the late 20th century. Today, sugar addiction wreaks more biochemical havoc than a century of wars. What can we do about it? Sugar. I spent four and a half decades in her embrace –
Think people are making poorer decisions, everything from choosing political leaders to life mates? You’re not alone. Research connects the dumbing down of Americans with fake food. Read how this happened and what you can do about it.
This tasty and incredibly healthy Korean superfood may help your body get rid of pesticides — and you can make it right at home.
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The calories-in-calories-out myth has become woefully outdated. Calories do count, but where they come from matters far more.
These 13 “worst offender” food ingredients are tied to cancer, major organ damage, birth defects, and more. Find out where you’re most at risk.
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The FDA is moving to eliminate trans fats from all processed foods. But for now, the heart-clogging stuff is still in microwave popcorn, frozen pizza, cookies, and more.
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Scientific evidence suggests it’s time to stop giving these dangerous blends of chemicals a free pass.
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Obesity and diabetes aren’t the only ailments linked to dining at the drive-through.
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GMOs are driving chronic disease rates upward, destroying the environment, and drying out our planet’s resources. So why is the government going out of its way to make matters worse?
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