Almonds: Carcinogens in a Nutshell
Raw and organic almond lovers are appalled by the Department of Agriculture’s decision to pasteurize California almonds sold in the U.S. to retailers and food processors. The Almond Boar ...
Grill with Caution
Mounting research suggests a link between eating grilled meats (especially well-done) and the risk for breast and colorectal cancer. Why? Two classes of carcinogens (cancer causing substances) can be ...
Eat Cruciferous Vegetables
Cruciferous vegetables include cabbage, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Chinese cabbage, cauliflower, kale, watercress, radishes, parsnips, and turnips.
Cruciferous vegetables slow down the enzymes that ...
Some "Natural Organic" Products not so Natural
Organic skin care products and cleaning products are becoming increasingly popular. In fact, sales of natural skin care increased more than almost any other type of product in the UK last year. Unfo ...
Beware Artificial Sweeteners
There are many reasons to consider eating less sugar. However, think twice before you use artificial alternatives. Many studies have shown the negative health effects of Saccharin (Sweet-n-Low) on h ...
Juice Super Stars! No more drinking crappy soft drinks!
Even drinking diet sodas has been linked with obesity, because the artificial sweeteners seem to had adverse effects on weight and are also questionably carcinogenic. At any rate, they have no nutriti ...
Garlic is Great for Meat-Eaters!
Can’t stay away from red meat but you still want to stay healthy and cancer-free? Consider eating more garlic. Two fresh cloves of garlic per week can help stave off breast cancer, if you’re a meat-ea ...
Green Tea: The Cancer-Fighting Beverage
Concentrated compounds derived from green tea dramatically increased production of a group of detoxification enzymes in people with low levels of beneficial proteins, according to researchers at Arizo ...
Smart Grilling Tips
1) Opt for lean meats, and make sure you remove skin and excess fat beforehand.
2) Don't grill for too long. If you pre-cook meats in the microwave and cut them up into smaller pieces, you'll sho ...
Coffee can be good for you, experts say
Drinking coffee can help ward off type 2 diabetes and may even help prevent certain cancers, according to panelists discussing the benefits -- and risks -- of the beverage at a scientific meeting.
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