By Anthony Gucciardi
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What Makes Spinach Such a Powerful Superfood?
Foods like kale and chard have taken center stage as greens worthy of the title “superfood”, and they’ve rightfully earned their spot in the light. But in the wake of these lesser-known greens moving towards the front, let us not forget the original green superfood: spinach.
Mint Scent Boosts Cognition, Improves Problem Solving and Memory
Once ingested, or even smelled, peppermint can have profound brain health benefits. Researchers found that the scent of peppermint can improve cognitive functions including reasoning, problem solving, concept formation, judgment, attention span, and even memory.
Plastic Chemical BPA Leads to Obesity in Young Girls, New Study Finds
A known endocrine-disruptor, Bispehnol-A (BPA) has some nasty effects on the human body. One study published in PLoS One and released this week shows that the plastic chemical bisphenol-a (BPA) could be causing obesity in young girls.
5 Awesome Spices to Cook With for a Healthier Life
Many of the spices we use to make our plates a gustatory and olfactory delight are also very beneficial to our bodies, too. Here are 5 awesome spices you should be cooking with all the time.
Marijuana Bill: Nevada to Soon Have Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
Medical marijuana has been legal in Nevada for several years, but lawmakers in the state have finally passed SB374, which legalizes dispensaries and will soon give registered medical marijuana patients the ability to purchase their pot legally.
Monsanto Video Revolt: Massive Grassroots Campaign Launched Against GMOs, Monsanto
Following the great success of campaigns like March Against Monsanto, the new Monsanto Video Revolt brings the online revolution against Monsanto to life.
Maine House Crushingly Supports GMO Labeling: 141 to 4 Vote
The state of Maine House has voted to pass a bill called LD 718 that would require all genetically modified food products to carry a label describing them as such. “Produced with Genetic Engineering” is the key phrase that is being used.
Victory: Supreme Court Rules Against Corporate Patents on Human DNA
The Court spoke out against corporate ownership of human genes in a unanimous decision that said human DNA cannot be patented because it is naturally occurring.
Glyphosate Found to Fuel Cancer Cell Growth, Pose Carcinogenic Threat
A groundbreaking new study has found that the active ingredient in Monsanto’s best-selling herbicide Roundup is responsible for fueling breast cancer by increasing the number of breast cancer cells through cell growth and cell division.
The Phony Breast Cancer Industry Goes FLAT
Susan G Komen for the Cure, part of the Komen Foundation, announced recently that it would be cutting several cities from its three-day fundraising road races that have garnered the organization millions of dollars over the years for misdirected cancer research and education.
