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06/21/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Common food additive in ultra-processed foods no longer considered safe by the European Food Safety Authority
Titanium dioxide, an additive found in over 3,000 ultra-processed foods, can cause DNA damage and mutations, reported a recent study by a panel formed by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). Published in May in the EFSA Journal, the review assessed hundreds of studies on the infamous food additive. The panel couldn’t determine a safe level of exposure to titanium dioxide, which led them […]
01/01/2021
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By News Editors
Op-ed: How the FDA ignores the law when approving new chemical additives to food
An investigation finds the federal agency is not accounting for the cumulative health effect of chemicals as required by law. Such neglect leaves consumers at higher risk for chronic diseases. (Article by Maricel V. Maffini & Thomas G. Nelter republished from EHN.org) The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) failure on food chemical safety has […]
06/16/2020
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By Mary Miller
Watch out for these 8 environmental toxins – they’re in everything
Environmental toxins are harmful substances that cause a variety of chronic health issues when they accumulate in your body. The problem with these toxins is that they accumulate everywhere, and you may be getting exposed to them regularly without knowing it. They can be found in everything from commercial cleaning products and cosmetics to common […]
02/25/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Grate your own cheese: Health risks linked to the consumption silicon dioxide, an anti-caking agent
Heads up, cheese lovers: You might be better off grating your own cheese instead of getting bags of the pre-grated kind during your next trip at the grocers. Pre-packaged grated cheese, aside from being packed with fillers and preservatives and generally being a less tasty version of the dairy product, also has one other ingredient […]
12/07/2019
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By Darnel Fernandez
7 Reasons to avoid hot dogs altogether
Hot dogs can be considered one of the defining foods of American culture. The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council estimate that Americans consume at least 20 billion hot dogs in a year, which is about 70 hot dogs per person each year. Hot dogs are relatively cheap, easy to cook and can be bought […]
12/06/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Over 900 products contain E171, a harmful food additive that can cause IBS and even cancer
A recent study revealed the hidden dangers of titanium dioxide (TiO2), an additive found in foods and medicines. Researchers from The University of Syndey (USYD) and other universities in Australia investigated whether TiO2 — an agent used in over 900 food products — can negatively impact human health. “If there was a reason for using the titanium dioxide in food, I would […]
10/21/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Propionate, a common food ingredient, may increase diabetes and obesity risk: Study
Whenever people eat pastries or foods with artificial flavoring, they end up ingesting a hormone-disrupting chemical called propionate. A new study warned that this toxic food ingredient can trigger a series of unfavorable metabolic events that can make a person more vulnerable to diabetes and obesity. A common food preservative, propionate is not only present in artificial flavorings and […]
05/31/2019
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By Vicki Batts
Deadly diet: Study finds high-fat, high-sugar Western diet increases risk of sepsis, death
Most people know that living off of cheeseburgers, potato chips and soda isn’t good for them — but just how bad is it? New research shows that the long-term ramifications of the “standard American diet” are probably worse than you think. In addition to an increased risk of heart disease and diabetes, the typical Western […]
05/28/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Can essential oils prolong the shelf life of bread?
Essential oils are commonly used for aromatherapy and pain relief, but due to their wealth of active components, they can also be used for other things. Studies reveal that essential oils are also potent food preservatives. Researchers from Ghent University in Belgium further explored their potential, particularly in the preservation of bread from fungal spoilage. Their review, which […]
05/24/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Olive byproducts, when added to sunflower oil, can improve oxidative stability
The role of antioxidants is not just restricted to your body, it extends to the food that you eat. Just as they protect your cells from oxidative damage, antioxidants also protect food from spoilage caused by oxidation. A recent study conducted by researchers from the Abant Izzet Baysal University in Turkey investigated the possible application of olive mill wastewater […]
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