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Possible Harmful Plastic Packaging Chemicals
Plastic food packaging such as food wrappers and cans contain at least one of two chemicals that are potentially harmful to the body: Bisphenol A and DEHP. These chemicals can mix into the food which can then enter the body. Bisphenol A (BPA) Bisphenol A, or BPA as it is more commonly known, is utilized…
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The Health Benefits of Spicy Foods
Foods that contain chili peppers are considered spicy foods mainly because of the burning sensation that is experienced when these types of food are eaten. What makes spicy foods produce the burning sensation is the chemical capsaicin. Capsaicin is considered an irritant to try to prevent animals from eating the chili peppers. One way to…
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Foods that Fight Cancer
Statistics show that about 30% of cancers are caused by poor diet. With this information, diet has started being considered as a major factor in the development of cancer. Because diet is a controllable factor, changing the type of foods that a person eats can significantly increase or decrease their risks for developing cancer. Eating…
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The Birth of A New Beverage: Choffy
Washington-based company Choffy, has launched a new kind of drink to the U.S. market, Choffy®. This new beverage can easily be described as a mixture of chocolate and coffee. Choffy® is said to be the drink that has bridged the gap between coffee and hot chocolate. This new drink is made from 100% organic cacao…
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