Confused about Omega-3?

Confused about Omega-3?

Consumer interest in omega-3 is not as high this year as it was in the 2005-2007 time frame. Perhaps it’s because we’ve been inundated by so many omega-3 messages on the news, web, and supermarket that most of us have … Continue reading

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15 Quick Facts About BPA [Chemical Thingy in Bottles & Cans]

15 Quick Facts About BPA [Chemical Thingy in Bottles & Cans]

The December Edition of Consumer Reports, already out, is bringing BPA, a controversial chemical, back to the headlines. The non-profit publisher, Consumers Union, tested various canned foods for BPA and found alarmingly high values in daily staples such as tuna, … Continue reading

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Tap vs. Bottled Water – Which is Purer?

Tap vs. Bottled Water – Which is Purer?

Image by Getty Images via Daylife Who would you prefer to buy your water from? A company that discloses the water’s source, how the water has been purified, and what pollutants each bottle of water may contain? Or a company … Continue reading

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Poisonous Fish? Not According to the FDA

Poisonous Fish? Not According to the FDA

Fish is supposed to be good for you, right? Did you know, however, that the government actually recommends limiting fish intake for certain populations due to the risk of mercury poisoning? In the past 15 years, pregnant women and young … Continue reading

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