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Are you eating toxic food dyes?

February 24, 2012

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Every year, food manufacturers pour 15 million pounds of artificial food dyes into U.S. foods — and that amount only factors in eight different varieties, according to the Center for Science in the Public Interest. These dyes are so common in U.S. foods (especially kids’ foods) that parents do not think twice about serving rainbow-colored […]

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Microwave ovens: Another form of radiation?

February 23, 2012

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by Dr. Ann Louise Gittleman —  Radiation from nuclear power plants has been in the news a lot these days — and for good reason. But what about the radiation emitted from your microwave oven? Convenience vs. health Microwaves are a form of electromagnetic energy, like radio waves or light waves. They do not use […]

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An alternative to nonstick cookware

February 23, 2012

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Over the years, many of us have come to rely on nonstick pans as the best way to either cook or bake food without having to use a lot of oil or get stuck afterward with a challenging cleanup. However, the latest reports have raised questions about the safety of nonstick cookware and the environmental […]

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