Tag: chemicals
BPA Substitute No Better – Perhaps Even Worse – than BPA
When choosing plastic items, many people find reassurance in the "BPA Free" label. This is understandable, as BPA has been associated with a string...
Don’t Ignore the Dangers of Roundup
As more and more research comes to light exposing just how toxic glyphosate, the main ingredient in Roundup, really is, it becomes clear that...
Another Reason to Choose Real Food: Both Drugs and Certain Supplements...
Most of us know that pharmaceutical drugs often carry with them a nasty list of side effects: they come with warning labels and extensive...
Watch Out for Advantame: The Newest Artificial Sweetener
As if there weren't enough dangerous artificial sweeteners on the market posing as "safe" sugar substitutes, the FDA has just approved a new one:...
The 3 Stinky Secrets Indoor Air Fresheners are Hiding
The doorbell rings, it's surprise company and you've just finished cooking up a big batch of fish. You reach for the air freshener and...
3 Chemical-Filled Personal Care Products You Should Avoid and How to...
Most of us have quite the assortment of personal care products in our bathroom cabinets. According to a survey by the Environmental Working Group,...
Panera Bread to Dump all Additives
In a recent announcement, Panera Bread, a popular restaurant chain with stores throughout the United States and Canada, has stated that it will be...
Reports: EU Health Commission Works to Evade Looming Pesticide Bans
According to evidence compiled by the Pesticide Action Network of Europe, the heath commission of the European Union known as DG SANCO and the...
Minnesota Bans Antibacterial Soap Ingredient
In a groundbreaking move that will hopefully set a precedent for the rest of the nation, Minnesota has banned the use and commerce of...
New Study Shows Food Dyes are Alarmingly High in Popular Food...
A new study performed by Purdue University researchers sheds light on the troubling concentrations of artificial food dyes in common packaged foods and beverages....
