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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 .... |
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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.
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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 .... |
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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 .... |
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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 .... |
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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 .... |
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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 .... |
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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 .... |
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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 .... |
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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 .... |
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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 .... |
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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 .... |
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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 .... |
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