Not all protein is created equal. For heart health, experts say the Key is moderation and choosing wisely. “Very high intake of meat, especially processed red meat, is not good for overall health,” said Dr. Jyrki Virtanen, author of a recent study on protein consumption. “Those who are used to eating very high amounts of […]
$BYND Ultra-processed foods typically have 5 or more ingredients, many of which are not commonly found in home kitchens. This describes the Impossible Burger and Beyond Burger, including fake blood processed from genetically engineered yeast to mimic the taste and texture of real beef. The junk food industry has a new product they are offering […]
Sunday, President Donald Trump’s run-up to the UN General Assembly was a visit to 2 Key political states, Texas and Ohio, with 2 world leaders at very successful events. Sunday, in Wapakoneta, Ohio, President Trump and Australian PM Scott Morrison visited a recycled paper factory being opened by Anthony Pratt, an Australian businessman who is […]
We should all know that Omega-3’s a Keys to good health, and here’s no shortage of reasons to get omega-3s, which are abundant in fish and their oils. But high consumption of fish and their oils has created a shortage around the world. In addition, fish can be costly, and there are also concerns about […]
The human body needs both plant and animal sources of omega-3 fats, but they are not interchangeable. Plant-based omega-3 provides alpha linoleic acid (ALA), which the body inefficiently converts to EPA and poorly converts to DHA. Plant-based sources of omega-3 include flaxseed, walnuts, pumpkin seeds and chia seeds. These help to boost ones overall ALA intake. Fish […]
$BYND Beyond Meat (NASDAQ:BYND) seemed like it was the hottest stock on the board…but it was overhyped and is overvalued. Its innovative “plant-based meat” is now found in the frozen food section of thousands of grocery stores. Carl’s Jr., Del Taco, and a few other restaurant chains sell its products, too. It supposedly tastes just […]
Tomatoes are an excellent dietary source of lycopene, a phytochemical molecule known as a carotenoid, which is responsible for the vibrant red, orange and yellow colours of a lot of vegetables and fruits. Lycopene is probably the carotenoid which has potentially the most powerful impact on the fight against cancer. Although most studies on the […]
$AAK.ST AAK, (STO:AAK.ST) a world leader in value-adding vegetable oils and fats, has launched AkoPlanet™, a new portfolio with tailor-made solutions for food manufacturers developing plant-based alternatives to products within the meat, dairy and ice cream segments. “Vegan, vegetarian and flexitarian diets are rapidly growing, creating new and exciting opportunities for food manufacturers”, says Johan Westman, […]
FLASH: Hemp seeds are the seeds of the hemp plant, Cannabis sativa. They are from the same species as cannabis (marijuana), but a different variety. And they contain only trace amounts of THC, the psychoactive compound in marijuana. Hemp seeds are exceptionally nutritious and rich in healthy fats, protein and various minerals. Below is a […]
It is urgent that all Australian politicians understand the dangers in the Paris Climate Agreement. Here are the Key Reasons to EXIT PARIS NOW: The science is not settled – hundreds of scientists in Australia and thousands more throughout the world reject the theory that human production of CO2 (carbon dioxide) is driving dangerous global […]
An Key part of traveling is having the opportunity to try the local cuisine, but for vegans this can be difficult. Many local specialties include meat or dairy, and finding something that fits your lifestyle can be difficult. But, veganism is on the rise making it easier to stick to your plant-based diet while […]
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA): China is Key to Its Future $TSLA, $GM, $F, $VLKAY, $HMC, $TM China is Key to Tesla’s future, and so it is not surprising that the US-China trade dispute is hitting the company hard. China is Tesla’s largest market outside the US, accounting for about 10% of total revenue in the 1st 3-Q’s […]
Indocan Resources (OTCPNK:IDCN) Licensed to Grow Industrial Hemp $IDCN Indocan received a “Fit For Commerce Certificate” from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture on its harvested hemp crop. Potency test results were extremely positive. An independent test agency reported that Indocan’s hemp tested among the highest CBD levels in Southern Wisconsin. Due to positive potency test […]
Organic Coffee Is Good, Hang On Its Great for Us and Our Planet The Big Q: What is so Great About Coffee? The Big As: Just like other plant-based foods, coffee has its own unique set of phytonutrients and beneficial compounds that can positively impact your health, such as those already known to fight inflammation, […]
Tesla. Inc.’s (NASDAQ:TSLA) Has Major Trouble Inside Its New York Solar Plant $TSLA Tesla Inc’s (NASDAQ:TSLA) production of solar roof tiles is being delayed by assembly-line problems at its new publicly subsidized factory and difficulties producing a product that satisfies the aesthetic demands of CEO Elon Musk, 8 former and current employees of both companies […]
US Senate to say No to Legal Marijuana US Senator Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R;KY) just says No A House committee advances a VA medical marijuana bill Pennsylvania’s Governor and Attorney General are not ok with a Philadelphia safe injection site US Marijuana Policy Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is ‘down’ with Hemp, not with MaryJane […]
Update: The Legal Status of CBD in the US $GWPH CBD is the nonpsychoactive component of cannabis and hemp. Unlike the THC in cannabis, CBD does not induce a high, but has many clinical benefits, including the control of seizures and pain Federal drug laws stipulate cannabis is an illegal Class 1 narcotic In states […]
Worker Complaints Prompt Probe at Tesla’s (NASDAQ:TSLA) California Plant $TSLA CEO Elon Musk’s personal preferences were invoked as reason not to address potential hazards. California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health has opened a new investigation into Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) following a report about worker protections at the company’s auto plant in Fremont, California. The state […]
Tesla’s (NASDAQ:TSLA) Elon Musk Deep in Production ‘Hell’ $TSLA In the automotive sector time is money, Mr. Musk seems to think he has lots of both, he does not! Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) has suspended its Model 3 assembly line in what the company was a planned production halt, the EV continues facing major production problems ramping […]
Mercedes Coming to America with $1-B US to Build and Power EV’s $DDAIF, $TSLA Company to make plug-in vehicles, batteries at US factory Investment in electric SUVs to create 600 jobs in Alabama Daimler AG (OTCMKT:DDAIF) plans to spend $1-B to start production of Mercedes-Benz EVs at its Alabama factory, setting the world’s largest luxury-car maker […]
Marijuana ‘Haze’ Covers Canada, TMX Debating US Policy Canada’s stock market has been focused on the Cannabis industry opening up, but the country’s largest stock exchange is grappling with how to deal with Cannabis related companies that have investments in the US, where marijuana is banned by federal law. There could be more certainty soon, there […]
Create Your Perfect Home Vegetable Garden The 2015 National Gardening Survey show us that vegetable gardening and flower gardening top the list of most popular forms of gardening, with 36% of US households growing their own Organic food Growing your own vegetables is one of the best ways to ensure ready access to fresh, nutrient-dense […]
Lemongrass Oil for Mood & More Lemongrass (Cymbopogon) is a tall perennial plant from the Poaceae grass family, which thrives in tropical and sub-tropical climes, such as in India, Cambodia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, China and Guatemala. The plant grows in clumps and has bright green, sharp-edged leaves, similar to grass. Lemongrass is a […]
Toyota (NYSE:TM) Answers President Trump by Adding 400 Indiana Jobs $TM, $F, $GM, $FCAU Tuesday, Toyota Motor Corp. (NYSE:TM) said it would add 400 jobs to build more SUVs at one of its US plants, highlighting its expansion plans just as US President Donald Trump calls on manufacturers to build more cars in the country. The Japanese automaker […]
Ford (NYSE:F) Abandons Plant, Turns Mexican State into “Wasteland” $F, $GM, $TM Ford Motor Co.’s (NYSE:F) abrupt move to scrap a planned $1.6-B car plant in central Mexico has spooked a network of suppliers who bet on a growing customer base and dramatized the risk that Donald Trump’s agenda poses to the country’s broader economy. […]
FoMoCo (NYSE:F) ‘Cans’ $1.6-B Assembly Plant in Mexico $F, $GM, $TWTR Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F) has ‘canned’ plans to build a $1.6-M plant in Mexico. The next-generation Focus compact car will be built at an existing factory in Hermosillo, Mexico, and Ford will cancel plans to build a plant in San Luis Potosi, CEO Mark […]
Medical Marijuana Update The governors of Delaware and New Jersey sign medical marijuana expansion bills, casino magnate Sheldon Adelson kicks in a million bucks to fend off medical cannabis in Florida, Montana patients are losing access to providers, and more. National Monday, a study of fatal car crashes found medical marijuana may curb opioid use. […]
Medical Marijuana Update As all eyes turn toward cannabis legalization initiatives looming in November, it’s been pretty quiet on the medical marijuana front. At least there’s good news from Michigan. Michigan Last Thursday, the Senate passed an industry regulation bill allowing dispensaries. The state Senate Thursday passed a bill that would tax and regulate medical marijuana […]
Iran Starts Construction on 2nd Nuclear Power Plant Iran began building its 2nd nuclear power plant with Russian help Saturday, the 1st such project since last year’s landmark nuclear deal with world powers. The project in the southern port city of Bushehr will eventually include two power plants expected to go online in 10 years. […]
The Common Garden Oleander Can Kill Your Pet If you live in Texas, Arizona, Nevada, or California, where Oleander grows wild and is a popular landscape plant watch off-leash pets carefully. Many pet owners do not realize how deadly the Oleander plant can be if ingested by humans, dogs, cats, birds, horses, cows, and other […]
The Compounds in Chocolate Boost Heart Health A huge study and meta-analysis has sought to find a link between Chocolate consumption and cardiometabolic disorders such as coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Along with those disorders come related problems like hypertension, elevated fasting glucose and triglycerides, and high cholesterol, abdominal obesity.4 But rather […]
