With all of the pesticides, growth hormones, artificial flavorings, colorings and other scary ingredients being added to our food these days, do you ever find yourself wondering, “What in the world is actually safe to eat?” Not everyone has access to organic food 24/7, so for those who are just trying to do their best…
Strawberries are pretty terrible. Well, I mean they’re good but the process involved in their production is awful. They’re actually at the top of the Dirty Dozen list, which showcases some of the very worst our agricultural industry has to offer. In putting the list together, the Environmental Working Group found that 98% of all strawberries…
From strawberry waffles and strawberry pie to strawberry smoothies and strawberry jam, the amount of homemade treats you can make using ripe and delicious strawberries is almost endless. Not to mention, they make the perfect treat on their own. While you probably weren’t looking for another reason to eat this sweet fruit, here’s one you…
The Environmental Working Group has officially released their 2016 Dirty Dozen list — the 12 fruits and vegetables that contain the most pesticides — and the list is one you’ll want to read! Each year, the Environmental Working Group releases the Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce. Their findings are based on laboratory tests done…
Although tea is widely thought to be a healthier source of caffeine than coffee, pop or energy drinks, conventional tea brands have been shown to contain high levels of toxic substances such as fluoride and pesticides. The levels found in these products are so high that they are considered unsafe for consumption. As with most…
Watermelons in eastern China have been bursting open, covering the fields after farmers gave them an overdose of growth chemicals during wet weather, creating what’s been called “fields of land mines.” About 20 farmers around Danyang city in Jiangsu province were affected, losing up to 115 acres of watermelon. In hopes of making them bigger and more…