Can you guess the top 20 fruits and vegetables that have the highest levels of pesticide residue?
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) releases an annual report called the "Dirty Dozen" that identifies the top fruits and vegetables that have the highest levels of pesticide residue. Here are the top 20 items on the 2021 Dirty Dozen list, ranked by pesticide load: Strawberries Spinach Kale, collard, and mustard greens Nectarines Apples Grapes Cherries Peaches Pears Bell peppers Celery Tomatoes Potatoes Hot peppers Blueberries Lettuce Cucumbers Snap peas (imported) Sweet potatoes Carrots It's important to note that the EWG's...
What CBG IS PLUS 6 Potential Benefits?
Anti-inflammatory properties: CBG may have anti-inflammatory properties that could make it useful for treating conditions like arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, and other inflammatory disorders. Neuroprotective properties: CBG has shown potential in animal studies for protecting neurons and reducing inflammation in the brain, which could make it useful in the treatment of conditions like Huntington's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders. Anti-cancer properties:...
6 COMMONLY MISUNDERSTOOD FACTS ABOUT CBD
CBD does not get you high: CBD is not psychoactive like THC, which is the compound in marijuana that produces a high. CBD can have calming effects, but it does not produce a euphoric or intoxicating effect. Not all CBD products are created equal: The quality and purity of CBD products can vary widely. It's important to choose products from...
8 THINGS YOU CAN DO TO ELIMINATE UNCOMFORTABLE GAS AND BLOATING ( Plus 7 Foods You Must Avoid)
1. AVOID GAS PRODUCING FOODS There are certain foods that contain fiber, sugars and starches that are difficult to digest, and not easily absorbed by the digestive system. This results in intestinal gas. According to Goldman, in his 2015 article, 10 Foods That Cause Gas, the following should be avoided:3 Fruits Due to an element found in fruits called sorbitol, which is...
Constipation, bloating, gas, stomach problems, diarrhea, acid reflux or heartburn?
Is America’s love affair with protein the reason you suffer from digestive issues like: Constipation, bloating, gas, stomach problems, diarrhea, acid reflux or heartburn? Clint Winters, editor of Insiders Health, discovered that high protein consumption may be a ticking Time Bomb for developing colon, pancreatic and Esophugus cancers! Research shows…“ traditional digestive aids in the USA have not kept pace...
Astaxanthin: The Super Nutrient for Your Eyes
If your days are spent in front of a computer screen or working outside in the glaring sun, then tired and irritated eyes may be a daily problem for you. Luckily, there is a super nutrient that can come to the rescue. It's an antioxidant called astaxanthin and can give you much needed relief from the symptoms often associated...
11 Foods To Avoid When You Are Sick
These days we are inundated with information on the internet about the foods you should eat and those you should avoid when you are sick or unwell. From increasing your intake of vitamin C to taking natural flu shots, everybody seems to have a different answer. When your body is fighting against the negative impacts of the foods you consume,...
8 Heartburn Triggers They Didn’t Tell You About
Heartburn is a very common ailment afflicting millions of people. Some people suffer from heartburn at least once in a month while there are others for whom this condition is a constant companion. Most people think heartburn is caused by spicy, fried and oily food, alcohol, processed foods OR Over-eating especially around the holidays! However, placing all the blame squarely on...
Serotonin, Nothing Will Make You Happier
First off, what is serotonin? It's a neurotransmitter that functions in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and the central nervous system (CNS). You may be familiar with serotonin because it typically is associated with mood, and is also referenced in discussions of ecstasy or sex. In pleasurable situations, (and most agree during exercise) serotonin is released, which naturally correlates with...
For the Holidays, Let Enzymes Know They Matter
The holidays are fast approaching, with Halloween only a little over a month away, so begins the true challenges of a nutritional diet; therefore, we need to remember our good friends, enzymes, for holiday meals. Holiday weight gain is a problem not just exclusive to America, but around the world, starting in October. The holidays make it hard to deny...
