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Microgreens: More Nutrition Packed in Baby Lettuce

Margie King, GreenMedInfo Waking Times You may know microgreens as the delicate, colorful garnish on your overpriced and undersized meal at an upscale restaurant. Yes, they’re visually appealing but aren’t they pointless decoration? Some aficionados have claimed superfood status for these tiny edible greens produced from vegetable, herb or other plants.  New science says microgreens aren’t just

7 Facts You May Not Know About Coconut Oil

Dr. Edward Group, Guest Waking Times Cultures and countries across the world use and appreciate the coconut tree. Because of its nutritional and therapeutic values, it’s referred to as “Kalpavriksha” (the all giving tree) in India. As the name implies, the coconut palm is extremely versatile and used in many capacities. Everything from the coconut water,

Ginger Root Kills Ovarian & Prostate Cancer Cells Better than Chemo

Christina Sarich, Staff Writer Waking Times Thanks to research from the University of Michigan and nearly three centuries of medicinal use, we can now utilize ginger root to not only kill ovarian cancer cells, but also prostate cancer cells with zero toxicity. Truly among the great medicines of the world, ginger has long been used to treat

What Can We Learn From How Grandma and Grandpa Used To Eat?

Natasha Longo, Prevent Disease Waking Times Every successive generation seems to be getting sicker, with more illness and disability. This despite government claims that the science of diet has mostly improved from just 50 years ago. These claims are far from the reality the modern world and its population experiences. Our grandparents used to make their

Los Angeles Set to Be Largest GMO-Free Zone in USA

Anthony Gucciardi, Natural Society Waking Times International outrage against Monsanto and GMOs by activists and concerned citizens at large is paying off once again. Just days after Mexico announced a complete ban on the growth of GMO corn, Los Angeles lawmakers have now gone on record in setting up Los Angeles to be the largest

5 Foods As Addictive As Cocaine

Indian Country News Waking Times Just looking at a photo of a stack of cookies or freshly baked bread can make your mouth water. Research says simply seeing tempting food releases the chemical dopamine in the brain. The neurotransmitter, often referred to as the “happy hormone,” helps control the brain’s reward and pleasure centers. When you indulge,

Buyer Beware: Top 10 Food Frauds, Counterfeits and Contaminants

Carolanne Wright, Guest Waking Times  As food production costs continue to skyrocket due to struggling economies, fuel prices and extreme weather, manufacturers worldwide are becoming creative. Regrettably, this imaginative process includes such measures as substituting horse (or donkey) meat for beef, plastic threads for saffron, and phthalates for food-grade oil. Honey is diluted with high

Is Your Olive Oil Lying About Its Virginity?

Deane Alban, Contributor Waking Times Editor’s Note: We were recently contacted by the maker’s of Pompeian Olive Oil who informed us that their brand “ is not only the first branded olive oils to carry the North American Olive Oil Association (NAOOA) seal, but since 2012, Pompeian Extra Virgin Olive Oil is the first extra virgin olive

8 Foods Even The Experts Won’t Eat

April McCarthy, Prevent Disease Waking Times Food scientists are shedding light on items loaded with toxins and chemicals–and simple swaps for a cleaner diet and supersized health. Experts from different areas of specialty explain why they won’t eat these eight foods. Clean eating means choosing fruits, vegetables, and meats that are raised, grown, and sold

10 Disturbing Reasons Why Sugar is Bad For You

Kris Gunnars, Guest Waking Times Added sugar is the single worst ingredient in the modern diet. It can have harmful effects on metabolism and contribute to all sorts of diseases. Here are 10 disturbing reasons why you should avoid added sugar like the plague. 1. Added Sugar Contains No Essential Nutrients and is Bad For

Oregano – One of The Most Beneficial Spices For Our Health

Karen Foster, Prevent Disease Waking Times Oregano is widely considered as nature’s antibiotic. It is an indispensable spice in Turkish, Greek, Portuguese, Spanish, Latin American and Italian cuisine, oregano is the must-have ingredient in tomato sauces and pairs well with capers and olives. It may be one reason why people who eat a Mediterranean diet

Ginseng Benefits: an Energizing Medicinal Plant

Elizabeth Renter, Natural Society Waking Times Ginseng has been a prized medicinal root for thousands of years. Due to the numerous ginseng benefits, the herb is often considered a ‘cure-all’. From increasing energy levels and improving memory, to boosting sex drive and encouraging vascular health—this is truly a healing plant worth talking about. As reported by

Why Bananas Are Good For Weight Loss and Immunity

Natasha Longo, Prevent Disease Waking Times The misinformation about bananas on the internet is fairly extensive, especially relating to weight loss. There are some people out there actually trying to convince audiences that bananas are as bad to consume as cookies and french fries…I kid you not. If we look at the facts on bananas,

Junking Food Is Bad for Everyone

Jill Richardson, Guest Waking Times The food Americans waste could help end hunger in this nation. Several years ago, I worked in a grocery store bakery. At the end of each day, we threw away piles of perfectly good food. Before the store closed, employees walked down each aisle, checking the expiration dates of bread,

Why Is The Food Industry Poisoning Us With Trillions of Nanoparticles?

Sayer Ji, GreenMedInfo Waking Times The U.S. food industry is notorious for poisoning the very consumers who drive their multi-billion dollar enterprise, even spending millions against their right to informed consent (truthful GMO labeling). So, is it any wonder that this deregulated and increasingly deranged juggernaut is experimenting on its own customer base by exposing

Simple Ways to Doctor Your Meals Into Healing Foods

Heather Callaghan, Contributor Waking Times “Eating healthy” means a lot of things to different people and it might seem complicated with all the millions of books, programs, and websites available. It might seem complicated with a busy schedule and limited budget. But it doesn’t have to be if you’d like to take the “doctor up

Pink Slime Back in Schools? It Never Actually Left…

Heather Callaghan, Contributor Waking Times It’s only been 5 years since consumers slowly started hearing about a secret ingredient that has resided in some meat products for 20 years, now dubbed “pink slime.” To hear the American Meat President talk of ammonium hydroxide gas treated “Lean Finely Textured Beef” you’d think this stuff was manna from heaven,

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10 Amazing Health Benefits of Turmeric

A growing body of scientific evidence indicates that turmeric has incredible medicinal value. Here are 10 amazing health benefits of turmeric.

Eating Raw Garlic Can Cut Lung Cancer Risk in Half

Christina Sarich, Staff Writer Waking Times If you are a cigarette smoker, or you just live in a highly polluted area, your chances of getting lung cancer are higher than average. Did you know, though, that eating raw garlic has been proven to cut the risk of developing lung cancer in half? A study published in Cancer

Do You Know How Hot Dogs Are Really Made?

Marco Torres, Prevent Disease Waking Times We all know that hot dogs are not the healthiest food, but many people will consume them regardless. What’s the harm in consuming a few frankfurters here and there at BBQs, sporting events and gatherings right? Everything in moderation right? Unsuspecting consumers have no idea what really constitutes a


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