Are Organic Imports the Real Thing?
How do we know that products labeled organic imported from around the world really are organic? Do we just trust the labels and hope for the best? The post Are Organic Imports the Real Thing? appeared...
View ArticleAre Moscow Mules Dangerous?
Recent concern about Moscow Mules advised against the copper mugs that they are typically served in. The U.S. FDA warns that when copper surfaces come into contact with acidic drinks, enough copper can...
View ArticleAre Food Wrappers Toxic?
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View ArticleAre “Pastured” Eggs Better?
Pastured eggs are showing up on supermarket shelves and some are even more expensive than organic eggs. The only difference I've noticed is that the yolks are darker and creamier than farmed eggs. Are...
View ArticleAntibiotics In Fast Food?
Is it true that most fast food restaurants still use meat from animals given antibiotics? I thought chains were moving away from this, so it is distressing to hear that they haven't. The post...
View ArticleAntibiotics and Superbugs in Your Food?
How worried should I be about the antibiotics used in livestock? I've heard that they can endanger human health, but I don't understand how. What should I do to minimize my family's exposure? The post...
View ArticleAntibiotics and Arsenic in Chickens?
First, we learned about pink slime in meat, and now its antibiotics, arsenic and other stuff in chickens. How unhealthy do you think all these additives are for the humans who ultimately eat the...
View ArticleAlaskan Salmon From China?
Some Alaskan seafood companies send their wild caught salmon to China, Vietnam, Thailand or elsewhere in Asia for processing, and then back to the U.S., for offsetting labor costs. The post Alaskan...
View ArticleA Carcinogen in Your Bread?
I like to bake my own bread. A friend suggested I stay away from bromated flour. What's the problem with it? And is it common in ready-to-eat bread and baked goods? The post A Carcinogen in Your Bread?...
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