Nutrition
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Is Raw Milk a Public Enemy or Nature’s Gift
There has been intense debate lately on the advantages/disadvantages of pasteurized milk against raw milk. Instead of taking sides, it is important to address such crucial issues objectively and allow the consumer to make an informed choice about the type of milk they want to drink. Milk is a vital ingredient in many diets in…
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Does Organic Food Make People Unbearable?
A Loyola University psychological scientist believes that moods people get are dependent on what they eat. According to his study, participants who ate organic food were more judgmental than those who ate comfort foods. But is this really the case? Does organic food make people unbearable? Moods are influenced by many things and it would…
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The Dangers of Using Antibiotics in Food Animals
Industrial farms use antibiotics in their food animals on a very large scale and this is a worrying trend. Even doctors are worried because the portions being used by these industrial farms exceed what doctors usually use to treat people. As the saying goes ‘too much of something is dangerous,’ the same is true for…
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Farmers Market Employees Rarely Wash Hands
According to a recent study from Purdue University, it appears that employees working at farmers markets rarely wash their hands, yet they serve ready to eat food to their customers. This is a very disturbing trend, more so with the recent outbreaks of food borne illnesses. These employees are putting consumers at risk by being…
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Tax on Sugar-Sweetened Drinks
The recent move by the American Medical Association to throw its support behind the tax imposed on sugar-sweetened beverages has stirred uproar from the public. The tax is supposed to make consumers think twice before spending that extra cent on these products that are bound to increase their weight. But is this tax justified? Research…
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Antibiotics Can Make E.Coli Worse, Not Better
E.coli has become a nuisance since the bacteria was discovered in an outbreak in Germantown, Ohio, in July 2012. Since the outbreak, scientists have tried to make medical breakthroughs with the cure and the eradication of the bacteria. With the outbreak of the bacteria in food, some of the symptoms include abdominal pains, bloody or…
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Choosing the Right Grocery Store
Choosing the right grocery has been a bone of contention for a long time, posing lack of comfort in making the right decisions. A buyer usually looks at several factors at once, analyzing if a grocery store will suit their preferences. When resolving to pick out a store, here are some important tips that can…
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Dairy Products: Milk Might Not Always Be Safe
One thing that consumers usually do not consider about the food they take in is that it can be a carrier of harmful disease-causing microorganisms if the proper precautionary and handling measures are not well executed. Until the recent recall of certain foods, mostly dairy products like cheese and ghee (clarified butter), this fact could…