5 Surprising Foods that are Toxic to Dogs
Not all foods are safe for our dogs to eat. These are five foods that are toxic to dogs that you might not know about.
Food Safety
Gluten Free Diet Can Increase Exposure to Arsenic, Mercury
A new study found that Americans following a gluten free diet had higher levels of arsenic in their urine and mercury in their blood.
Flint Water Crisis: 2 Petitions
The Flint Water Crisis is far from over. It’s going to take time, money, and dedication to undo the damage done to this Michigan town. The people of Flint need all of us to stand up for their rights.
Health Benefits of Seaweed (+2 Cautions to Consider)
Learn the health benefits of seaweed, plus two things to consider when choosing sea veggies for cooking.
EA Free is the New BPA Free
If you’re avoiding BPA because of its endocrine-disrupting properties, there’s a new plastic label that may be even better: EA free.
How Much Lead In Baby Food Is Too Much?
How Much Lead In Baby Food Is Too Much? Seems like a silly question! Any lead should be too much, right? Not according to the law.
Five Grossest Items in Your Kitchen
Wondering what the grossest items in your kitchen are? No? I don’t blame you. It’s not something I like to think about, either. Fortunately, there are professionals who concern themselves with gross stuff and they’re willing to tell us about it.
Five Compelling Reasons To Avoid Artificial Food Colorings
I did a bit of research and found five reasons we should encourage our kids (and ourselves) to avoid artificial food colorings.
Tea During Pregnancy: Which ones are safe?
Not all herbal teas are safe when you’re pregnant, but many are A-OK! So, what’s the skinny on tea during pregnancy?
Restaurant Food Safety 101
When you’re running a restaurant, maintaining safe food practices should be one of your top priorities.
If you aren’t careful, safety protocols can slip away, leading to customer complaints or a loss of customers. Even worse, you may fail a safety inspection and be forced to shut down. Even if you reopen later, this will definitely hurt your chance of success. Make food safety a priority to pay attention to these key safety protocols.
Most Honey Sold in US Grocery Stores is Not Honey
According to a study done by Food Safety News, three-quarters of the honey sold in the US is not proper honey. What this means is that the honey sold is missing pollen. This is a product of ultra-filtering the honey, which is unnecessary, reduces nutrition and is only used to obfuscate the source of the …
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How to Pasteurize Eggs
Learn how to pasteurize your eggs at home for recipes calling for raw eggs!
Non-GMO is Fastest Growing Natural Food Category
With increasing consumer concerns over genetically modified foods, sales of Non-GMO Project Verified products are growing—fast. According to natural food market research firm SPINS, Non-GMO Project verified product sales grew 27% over the past year, making it the fastest growing segment in the natural and organic food industry. In addition, Non-GMO verified product sales totaled $450 million in 2010.