Organic food production prohibits the use of sewage sludge, genetically engineered or genetically modified organisms, ionizing radiation, most synthetic pesticides, and fertilizers. Organic meat, poultry, eggs, dairy, and dairy products must be free of antibiotics and...
Are organic foods healthier is an oft-asked question. It is also understood that organic farm produce is more nutritious, and contains little or no pesticide residues. Organic farms provide more employment, improve soil biodiversity, show better crop pollination, have...
Our preference for healthy oils is influenced by region, diet, and culture. The American Heart Association suggests 8 to 10% of daily calories should come from polyunsaturated fats. A good diet should seek to decrease saturated fat consumption and reduce blood...
Misbalances in the gut microbiota can lead to diarrhea, constipation, inflammatory bowel, and other gut ailments. Even diabetes and allergies have been connected to the state of the gut microbiome, according to the International Scientific Association for Probiotics...
The study of the pharmacological actions of ginger and compounds isolated therefrom found it a safe herbal medicine with only a few side effects. The action of the ginger compounds was immune-modulatory, anti-tumorigenic, anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic,...