Going to college is a fresh start for your reputation. Nobody knows you and nobody knows where you came from. You can tell people as much or as little as you want about your life before college. If you were the party kid in high school, you can turn…
Some people go into college thinking it is all fun and games, thinking they can get it together after they graduate. This is not the case. You may not even graduate if you don’t stay on top of your academics, especially during your freshman year. It’s crucial that you…
A genetically modified organism (GMO) or genetically engineered organism (GEO) is an organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques. These techniques, generally known as recombinant DNA technology, use DNA molecules from different sources, which are combined into one molecule to create a new set of…
Bisphenol A (BPA) is a known endocrine disrupting hormone mimicker present in a large majority of plastic products and canned goods. A recent study found that 70% of common plastic products were tested positive for estrogenic…
Processed foods have become the norm in the U.S. food system. Most of the processed foods contain numerous additives that help to sustain the appearance of freshness. The problem is that processed foods desperately need these additives in addition to the processing methods. The most common food additives within…
For many years the dangers of artificial food coloring has been known and now it’s being linked to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
With the huge rise in child onset ADHD and the increased product offerings of artificial food coloring, you can make an assumption that there is a correlation….
The seven most common food preservatives/additives are:
1: The food preservative Artificial Food Colorings are chemical dyes used to color food and drinks. Artificial food color is suspected of causing increased hyperactivity in children. Also, the dye Yellow No. 5 has been thought to worsen asthma symptoms. (In the 1970s,…
High fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Starch, Maltodextrin, DIGlycerdes, Xanthan Gum, Absorbic Acid, Calcium Sterate, Sucrose, Saccharin, Ethel Acetate, Citrus Cloud, Fructose, Emulsion, Citric Acid, Cellulose, Ethyl Lactate, Gluten, Baking Powder, Sorbital, Polydextrose, Xylitol, White Vinegar, Vanilla Extract, Starch, Alpha, Tocopherol, Ethylene, Fibersol-2, Inosital, Semolina, Zein, Fumaric, Acid, Margarine and…
