A little while ago, we covered the teas that are not safe/recommended during pregnancy. We got a number of great questions and reader feedback about it and decided to cover foods that pregnant women should also avoid.
Tag: mercury
New Study: Eating Fish for Heart Health? Not So Fast!
A new study suggests that mercury and Omega-3’s affect heart health in contradictory ways, making fish a less-than-ideal source for these healthy fatty acids. To skip the mercury, skip the intermediary: go directly to the source! Plant-based Omega-3’s provide the same heart health benefits, but without the mercury — and without the environmental devastation or unnecessary suffering and death, while we’re at it. What a bargain!
Tips for Choosing Seafood Wisely
Choosing seafood wisely can reduce environmental impact and keep you in good health. Here are some tips from the Smart Seafood Guide 2011: Avoid the dirty dozen – the twelve [ … ]
Mercury in Canned Tuna
A recent study from Consumer Reports found measurable amounts of mercury in the canned tuna that it tested. While “measurable amounts” is not the same as “dangerous amounts,” with toxins [ … ]
High-Fructose Corn Syrup is Evil: 7 Key Findings
If you look at the ingredients of the food you buy, you’ve probably seen high-fructose corn syrup on the list more times than you can count. Following up on a [ … ]
An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away (Recipes Included)
Apples are not only delicious and an easy snack, but also very healthy in numerous ways. What are the main benefits of eating apples? What are some great apple recipes? [ … ]
Go Fish-The Best Fish for Healthy Eating
There has been a lot of talk lately about how many servings of fish is too much and which fish are the best to eat. With concerns like mercury poisoning, [ … ]
High Fructose Corn Syrup Often Contains Mercury
There has been a lot of criticism heaved onto China, rightly so, over the use of melamine in foods. Perhaps we should save more of that outrage for closer to [ … ]