A new report and scorecard released today by several consumer, health and environmental groups grades America’s 25 largest fast food and fast casual chains on their meat and poultry antibiotics policies, with all but five of them earning “F”s for allowing routine antibiotic use by their meat suppliers. The five chains earning passing grades include […]
The low-carb frenzy hit its zenith in the early 2000’s and has since ebbed and flowed in popularity. I’ve seen patients get impressive results doing very low-carb diets, but eventually many become burned out and regain the weight as the novelty of eating bacon and other formerly forbidden foods becomes monotonous. Traditional thinking suggests carbohydrates […]
By Atli Arnarson Aspartame is one of the most controversial sweeteners in the world. Originally sold under the brand name NutraSweet, aspartame was approved for use in food products in the 1980s. Photo credit: Shutterstock It is claimed to cause health problems ranging from headaches to cancer. On the other hand, food safety authorities and […]
Just in time for Labor Day cookouts, Consumer Reports found that eating undercooked ground beef might leave you very sick. According to the organization’s investigation, supermarket ground beef can harbor superbugs, or antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria. Oh, and almost all store-bought varieties likely contain fecal matter. Meanwhile, the meat industry and the U.S. Department of […]
Kimberly Levin’s gripping debut feature film RUNOFF is getting people talking about what goes into our food, the way we treat our land and water, and the ethical questions at the heart of everyday survival. Filmed on working farms, it’s a fictional work that has been called “Riveting,” (Variety), “Impressive” (The New York Times) “Amazing” (RogerEbert) […]
For many people, wheat bread is a staple food. However, the majority of breads sold today are made from refined wheat, which has been stripped of most fiber and nutrients. Big-leafed greens like lettuce or romaine lettuce are great substitutions for bread or wraps. Photo credit: Photo credit: Shutterstock It may also cause a big […]
We all love a morning brew to kick-start the day. While it certainly has its pros and cons, most acknowledge coffee is good for health. In fact, in Western countries we get more antioxidants from coffee than both fruits and vegetables combined (1). But is there such a thing as too much coffee? Well, yes […]
Subway’s slogan is, “Eat fresh.” But while the company may have established itself as the “healthy” fast-food alternative, many people don’t realize it is also contributing to a serious public health crisis, animal cruelty and environmental damage due to the company’s use of meat from factory farmed animals. These filthy and inhumane operations cause an […]
“My hormones feel so out of balance” a female patient will tell me. “I’m tired of feeling crappy and terrible all the time. Do I need to do hormone replacement to feel better, or is there a natural way to get my hormones in balance?” Hormone imbalances are an epidemic these days. When talking about […]
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