By Study Finds Eating more potassium-rich foods like bananas, avocados, and salmon could protect older women against a heart attack or stroke, a new study reveals. Specifically, researchers say potassium is an essential mineral that lowers blood pressure, especially among people who consume too much…
By John Vibes For most of their careers, members of the Wu-Tang Clan have been very good at using their brand to build a variety of different businesses, many of which are dedicated to giving back to the community or achieving some social goal. The…
By Mayukh Saha A few Peruvians have come together and started a project, Bio Plant, which promises to reduce our dependence on plastics. They have succeeded in creating biodegradable dishes using banana leaves that can minimize our reliance on plastic products. It can make a…
By Mayukh Saha I am sure all of us want to eat healthy food that tastes just like our favorite dish? How many times have we wrinkled our nose at something that is impossibly healthy, but tastes like crap? Well, Blue Java Banana is here…
By Mayukh Saha Plastic Plastic Plastic! The world is slowing getting overwhelmed with the rampant use of plastic. You walk into a supermarket and all you see is heaps of plastic. Even single pieces of fruits and veggies these days are wrapped all around by…
By Phillip Schneider According to the Produce Marketing Association, bananas are the most commonly purchased fruit in the United States. A whopping 75% of Americans eat this yellow work of nature. However, experts are worried about their survival due to a lack of genetic diversity among the most…
By Daisy Luther If you’re always looking to save a dime and reduce waste, here’s something that most people throw away which has an abundance of uses. The humble banana peel. The classic cartoon prank of putting it on the floor for folks to slip…
By Joseph Jankowski Researchers at Iowa State University are moving forward with a long-delayed project in which a dozen students will be paid to eat genetically modified bananas. According to The Des Moines Register, the bananas were created by a Australian scientist and contain a gene that is…
Simultaneous demonstrations in Ames and Seattle highlight controversy surrounding Gates Foundation-funded Transgenic Banana Study at Iowa State University Ames, IA and Seattle, WA:Â On Monday February 15th, Iowa State University graduate students will deliver 57,309 petition signatures to the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences…
By Cassius Methyl “Cavendish banana” is the primary species of banana that remains on Earth: a sterile, seedless banana you can commonly find at a grocery store in the United States. At least commercially and in the west it remains prevalent, while the old species of…
We all like a dessert, but we all don’t have the pleasure of eating it. Whether it be a food allergy or a weight problem fear no more, this banana bread will have you drooling. Most people love banana bread; it is a food staple…
By Experimental Vaccines Is a new era of vaccine-infused foods upon us? As Kenny Valenzuela covers in this video, according to an article entitled “Edible Vaccines” from Scientific American, printed in 2000, they state: One day children may get immunized by munching on foods instead…
By Karen Foster A moist and decadent raw chocolate cake by Chris Anca of Tales of A Kitchen complete with a layer of gooey caramel and a sprinkling of cacao nibs and cacao powder for that perfect finishing touch.Each bite delivers a firm yet creamy…
By Karen Foster The peels of fruits hold some of the most incredible nutrients in the world. There are dozens of uses, both medicinal and practical, for orange and banana peels that are unknown to most. Next time you think about throwing away one of…
Authored by Naveen Athrappully via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Many of the foods consumed by Americans are contaminated with harmful plastic chemicals that contribute to health complications like diabetes, cardiovascular disorders, and infertility, said a recent report by the nonprofit group Consumer Reports (CR)….
By Chris Melore Strawberries could be the sweet treat that keeps your brain functioning properly later in life. Researchers from the University of Cincinnati found that strawberries indulging in strawberries daily could potentially keep dementia at bay for some middle-aged individuals. Building on earlier research…
By Sayer Ji AÂ powerful clinical study shows that pennies worth of magnesium a day provides an effective, safe, affordable alternative to dangerous and relatively ineffective pharmaceutical antidepressants. Depression is one of the most widely diagnosed conditions of our time, with over 3 million cases in…
By Amanda Christmas Antioxidants are chemicals that help the body fight disease-causing molecules. With their antioxidant capacity, superfoods such​ as berries, vegetables, and nuts have been shown tĐľ prevent diseases such​ as heart disease and even cancer. Cranberries are one​ Đľf the healthiest berries because…
By Matt Higgins Eating an omelette for breakfast is a great way to kick off your day. It’s a great way to add protein to your body, and not only that, but eating eggs also enhances your heart health. There are also many heart-friendly ingredients…
By Shyla Cadogan, RD Magnesium is a top-tier mineral. Over the last year or so, it has made health-related headlines for a reason. It’s recommended you consume roughly 400 mg per day, but many don’t meet this and are often magnesium deficient. By focusing on…
