Fungicides commonly used in conventionally-grown almond orchards can be harmful to the crop’s primary pollinator: honey bees. According to new research to be published next week in the Entomological Society of America’s Journal of Economic Entomology, the fungicide iprodione, when used alone or in combination with other common fungicides, leads to a significant reduction in […]
Health Benefits of Asparagus
Health Benefits of Asparagus It’s a welcoming sign of spring when asparagus bunches start appearing by the droves in markets, and an even better sign when they crop up in backyard gardens everywhere, much to the delight of everyone with a green thumb. Speaking of green, these vividly verdant stalks are pillars of strength when […]
Health Benefits of Watermelon
If ever there was a flavor of summer, that first juicy bite of ripe watermelon has got to be it. This summertime treat is packed with lycopene, a phytonutrient that is important for cardiovascular health, and citrulline, which has been shown to help improve blood flow. This sweet, succulent fruit also offers healthy doses of […]
What Ever Happened With The Honest Company Baby Formula Lawsuit?
Last April we reported on the story that the Organic Consumers Association was suing Earth’s Best and the Honest Company over selling what they called “fake” organic baby formula. We got the inside scoop from the OCA on how these products could have possibly been approved by a third-party certifier but not comply with organic […]
Study: High Fiber Diets May Alleviate Gout
New research published in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology, shows that a high-fiber diet likely inhibits gout-related inflammation caused by monosodium urate (MSU) crystals. Specifically, researchers found that diets high in fiber trigger microorganisms in the gut to produce short chain fatty acids (SCFAs), which induce neutrophil apoptosis and the resolution of inflammation. These findings […]
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