Beat Colds and Flu Naturally The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently revealed that last year’s flu season was a record breaker, killing 80,000 Americans. It was a particularly nasty flu, a strain that tends to put more people in hospital and cause more deaths, particularly among the most vulnerable population: young […]
More Ribs on Grills this Memorial Day as Meat Output Expands Much of the US pork supply is being exported Alongside their traditional burgers and hot dogs, Americans will be grilling a lot of pork ribs on Memorial Day, when more meat is barbecued than at any other time of year. A lot of pork […]
Got the Flu? Eat Real Food This year’s flu season is the worst in about 10 years, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CD). Every US state, sans Hawaii, is experiencing widespread influenza outbreaks and one in 15 doctor visits last week were for flu symptoms. Hospitals, medical […]
Its Flu Season, Feel Sick, Take Care, Stay Home It is inevitable that during the Winter months that colds spread through offices like wildfires. It does not have to be that way. Dr. Kelly Powers says that although Winter viruses are common, there are ways you can lesson your chances of catching a cold or […]
US, China Cooperation to Extend Trade $V, $MA The United States and China will expand trade in beef and chicken and increase access for financial firms, as part of a plan to reduce the massive US trade deficit with Beijing, US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said Thursday. The deals are the 1st tangible results of […]
Large Meat Producers Pressured to Reduce Water Pollution Forty-five large investors collectively managing $1.2-T in assets are pressing some of the nation’s largest meat producers to set policies for reducing water pollution in their feeding, slaughtering and processing operations. The investors, who are members of sustainability nonprofit advocate Ceres and the Interfaith Center on Corporate […]
Veganism has No Historical Support for its Health Claims I do not believe there is an argument with anyone who decides to be a vegan for philosophical, spiritual or ethical reasons, I do believe it’s important to consider and address the risks if considering veganism for its purported health benefits alone. Over 7-M Americans follow […]
Here are Some Tips for Safer Grilling this Summer We do not have control over the way food is grilled at restaurants or at friend’s backyard BBQ. But, we can make changes at home to reduce the potential for ingesting high levels of HCAs, PAHs or AGEs, all of which are known carcinogenic chemicals resulting […]