Life’s a Peach…Full of Pesticides

Life’s a Peach…Full of Pesticides

Still recovering from the most recent UK study showing that organic food is no more nutritious than conventional, we read in the Chicago Tribune that peaches contain excessive amounts of pesticides, some above government safe levels. It seems that peaches’ … Continue reading

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Twelve Quick Facts about Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid, and Vitamin C

Twelve Quick Facts about Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid, and Vitamin C

Many people reading product ingredient lists see these three names quite often. What’s the connection between them, and why do they appear so often in processed foods? Get Fooducated Download APP Subscribe Follow

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Pesticides – Are They Killing Humans Too?

Pesticides – Are They Killing Humans Too?

Those giant shiny apples and tomatoes stacked neatly at the produce stand at the supermarket are a marvel of nature. With a lot of help from man. And man’s chemicals. In order to keep pests from blemishing your fruits and … Continue reading

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