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04/03/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Are prewashed and packaged salad greens as good as making it yourself? A nutritional review

Prepackaged salads are a godsend for those of us who are too busy to prepare our own healthy meals. They offer vitamin- and mineral-rich fruits and vegetables in a convenient package – what’s not to love? Well, unfortunately, therein lies the problem. Prepackaged salads and their greens are convenient, but are they as healthy as […]

03/25/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Levels of health-promoting fatty acids are higher in milk from grass-fed cows

Grass-fed cattle are regarded as healthier than grain-fed, but can the same be said of milk coming from grass-fed cows? That’s a question that numerous researchers from different universities sought to answer. What they found confirmed what grass milk farmers had been telling them for years: Grass-fed cows did indeed produce more nutritious milk. Specifically, […]

03/16/2018 / By Derek Henry

3 reasons why store-bought almond milk is a bad idea

So you’ve decided to come off conventional dairy and are now drinking almond milk from the store. Generally speaking, that’s a wise choice because you will no longer be a victim to the acid and mucous producing nature of regular dairy, and that’s even before you consider the hormones and antibiotics that have tainted the conventional […]

01/29/2018 / By David Williams

Barley goes from ancient grain to whole grain: New “buck naked” hull-free variety has higher nutrition for uses in food, feed, brew

Barley is one of the most commonly used grains in the field of agriculture, and the main reason for that is because it has proven itself useful for all kinds of purposes time and again. Now a team of researchers have developed a method of maximizing its use even further. They’ve created something called “Buck” […]

12/29/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Microalgae and seaweed farming: The answer to sustainable food and waste management for fish farms?

Fisheries and marine aquaculture have long been an important aspect of Norway’s economy — one that the country plans on expanding in the coming decades. To attain that goal, more feed is required to nourish the nation’s farmed fish. Microalgae already constitute an important component of fish feed, but some scientists believe that these microorganisms […]

12/28/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Is there a nutritional advantage to fresh vs frozen fish? Well, that depends…

New research shows that frozen fish is just as good as fresh fish if properly prepared. According to an initiative by Trondheim, Norway-based research company SINTEF, the Norwegian Institute of Nutrition and Seafood Research (NIFES), and the Icelandic research institute Matis, new methods of handling fish can make it fresh throughout the year. The project, […]

12/24/2017 / By Rita Winters

Are carbs killing you? Global study finds death rates higher among carb eaters; scientists say we should be eating more fats

Since the 1970s, we’ve been conditioned to believe that dietary fats cause heart disease and it is what makes us fat. However, it’s eating too many carbohydrates that cause many diseases, as is evident in the obesity and diabetes epidemic of our time. In addition to that, a study published in the peer-reviewed medical journal The […]

12/22/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

Scientists finally issue warning against canola oil: Study reveals it is detrimental to brain health, contributes to dementia, causes weight gain

If you thought canola oil was one of the “good” oils, think again. Although marketing campaigns position it as healthy, and it’s popular because of its low price, this is one oil that isn’t doing your body much good – as holistic health websites have been warning readers for many years. A new study has […]

10/28/2017 / By Zoey Sky

Salty or sweet? Nutritionist explains food cravings, suggests healthy alternatives

We often give in to our cravings for sweet or salty snacks, but have you ever stopped and asked yourself why you’re getting the munchies? It could be because your body needs nutrients, says Jessica Crandall, a registered dietitian in Denver, Colorado. You might not think much of a random hankering for a bag of chips […]

09/12/2017 / By Jayson Veley

Nuke prepping: 10 foods you must grow to reduce the damaging effect of radiation

It’s terrifying to think about, but there may come a day when the United States will be struck by one or more nuclear weapons. Millions of Americans across the country have taken it upon themselves to prepare for such an attack, spending enormous amounts of time and money to ensure their survival. But preparing for […]

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