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Americans from all Economic Backgrounds Love Fast Food, According to Researchers

The idea of poor people being the most frequent diners of fast food may not be true. Income has nothing to do with fast food consumption. That’s what researchers from the Ohio State University and the University of Michigan-Dearborn have asserted in their study. Researchers Jay Zagorsky and Patricia Smith analyzed the data of 8,000 people who were questioned for the National Longitudinal ....

Rosemary is One of the Easiest Herbs to Grow

Rosemary is the darling of the mint family. This incredibly fragrant evergreen herb is used for a variety of things, from a culinary condiment to a wonderful perfume additive. The plant is a rich source of vital nutrients as iron, calcium, and vitamin B6. Although many people use the herb dried or powdered, wellness experts suggest using fresh sprigs to receive the full health benefits. ....

Organic Farming Explodes 13%… Biggest Growth Since 2008

Good news for all local farmers! The latest United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) survey reveals that there are now 24,650 certified organic operations in the U.S. This is a 13 percent increase from 2016 and the highest growth rate we’ve seen since 2008. The number of local, organic farms has been steadily increasing — albeit haphazardly — since 2002. However, it is only t ....

Avocados May Soon be Available all-year-round in California

Avocado fans of America: Rejoice! The beloved green fruit may soon be growing year-round in The Golden State. Thanks to the efforts of subtropical horticulturist Dr. Mary Lu Arpaia, the Central Valley is poised to become the harvesting grounds of California’s avocados. The state is already America’s biggest avocado producer, with farmers maintaining orchards along the coast and ....

Devastating Blow to soy Processors as Chinese Shoppers Dump GMOs

Is the GMO soy industry finally feeling the burn? It seems that it is, at least in China. Chinese consumers are pushing back against GMOs, and as a result, the GMO soy oil industry is taking a massive hit. Soy oil is the most popular cooking oil in China — or at least it was the most popular cooking oil. As the nation’s shoppers grow more savvy, fewer and fewer of them are putt ....

Hemp Food Products Surged 44% to $129 million in Sales Despite Insane Regulations

Hemp is an incredibly versatile plant that is also extremely nutritious.  It’s used to create building materials, automobiles, paper, clothing, jewelry and furniture, but it can also be found in a variety of heath-focused foods. Hemp-based foods are a budding market, with a wide array of offerings: Hemp protein powder, hemp seeds and hemp milk are just a few of the plant-based ite ....

New Study Reveals that Exercise is Socially Contagious

When it comes to exercise, you may want to keep your friends close. A new study published in Nature Communications revealed that exercise is socially contagious, observing that exercise data shared on social networks influenced the exercise habits of people who saw them. For the study, researchers Sinan Aral and Christos Nicolaides of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology analyz ....

Recycled Sneakers are Adidas’ Answer to Planet’s Plastic Problem

In an effort to be part of the revolution for sustainable living, Adidas has created a new shoe made out of plastic waste collected from the ocean. According to their official press release, the German sportswear giant has collaborated with environmental advocate group Parley for the Oceans to incorporate recycled plastic in their trademark running shoe designs. According to Adidas, each ....

Carbon Dioxide “Pollutant” myth Totally DEBUNKED in must-see Science Video

As part of the new Health Ranger Science effort at public education on crucial science issues of our time, I’ve just released this truly must-see video that totally debunks the false narrative of carbon dioxide as a “pollutant.” As you’ll see explained in the video below, climate change alarmists use visual trickery and deceit to make gullible people falsely believe that CO2 is r ....

McDonald’s Says Providing Antibiotic-free beef “Too Quickly” will Cause Meat Shortages

McDonald’s is the single biggest purchaser of beef in the U.S. and is also a major pork buyer. This fact bestows a serious responsibility upon the company, since misuse of antibiotics in the agricultural sector has led to antibiotic resistance, placing mankind on the brink of what the United Nations calls a “post-antibiotic era.” Over 2 million cases of antibiotic-resistant in ....

Shocking: Drinking Soda Daily may Make You More Susceptible to Stroke or Dementia

Put the can down; according to new research, making a daily habit of soda may triple your risk of a stroke. A team of researchers from the Boston University School of Medicine have found a link between artificially-sweetened drinks and dementia and stroke, reports TheSun.co.uk. With lead author, Matthew Pase, the researchers examined the data of over 4,300 people from the Framingham Heart S ....

Losing Weight Can be as Easy as Starting a Vegan Diet

Could a vegan diet really help with weight loss? While there are many reasons people choose to follow a vegan diet and lifestyle, such as concerns about animal welfare and cruelty, the environment and sustainability, there are also many health-related reasons to embark on a vegan path. Following a vegan diet can be very rewarding and beneficial for your health, and can even help you los ....

10 High-yield Vegetables you Should be Ggrowing this Year

According to experts, combining the principles of biointensive gardening and square-foot gardening may help gardeners achieve good harvest despite the limited garden space. An article in TheBalance.com has listed 10 high-yield crops to grow this year to maximize the limited space. 10 high-yield vegetables you can grow in small spaces Leaf lettuce – Leaf lettuce varietie ....