The following is new information regarding the use of hexane in the food industry as an extraction solvent for soy products. Food toxins 101: An introduction to hexane At seven cents per pound, hexane, a simple hydrocarbon, is a by-product of every petroleum refinery on Earth and is currently the dominant extraction solvent for soy […]
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Sweeping new rules for organic dairies
February 27, 2012
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The FDA made critics happy with a new ruling, which is what some are calling the most sweeping rewrite of federal organic standards since their inception in 2002. The ruling, called Access to Pasture, closes several loopholes that big corporate dairies have used to sell organic milk to big outlets like Walmart and Costco. These […]
Health updates: Loneliness and veggie burgers
February 26, 2012
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The following is new information regarding the affects of loneliness on blood pressure, plus veggie burgers to avoid. The physical toll of loneliness Loneliness does not just affect your mind; it can also cause problems with your blood pressure. Researchers surveyed 230 people aged 50 to 68. They were asked to rate their feelings about […]
February 28, 2012
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