In May 2021 the European Food Safety Association (EFSA) announced that food dye additive “titanium dioxide” (aka the “white” nanoparticle food coloring *) is no longer considered safe when used as a food additive.
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Organic Meat Safer than Conventional Meat: Study
According to a new study meat that is certified organic is less likely to be contaminated with bacteria that can sicken people compared to conventionally produced meat.
Skin Exposure to Toxic Chemicals Linked to Billions of Chronic Diseases
Today many people are exposed to a wide range of toxins, such as ozone, nanoparticles, microplastics, household cleaning agents, pesticides, enzymes, emulsifiers, fine dust, exhaust fumes, cigarette smoke and countless chemicals in the air, food and water–all of which are now believed by scientists to harm the epithelial barrier and are subsequently responsible for up to two billion chronic, non-infectious diseases including allergic conditions, inflammatory bowel disorders, celiac disease and even Parkinson’s Disease, Alzheimer’s disease, autism spectrum disorders and chronic depression.
Weight Gain and Chemicals: Science Hones in on the Connection
A growing number of research scientists are recognizing a possible link between certain synthetic and industrialized chemicals in our food, products and environment and weight gain/obesity.
Food Dyes Linked to ADD, Behavioral Problems in Kids: Report
The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has completed a comprehensive investigative report and concluded that synthetic dyes used in numerous processed foods and drinks can negatively affect attention and activity in children.
Fracking Increases Risk of Heart Attack: Study
Scientists have uncovered a link between living near fracking activity and an increased risk for heart attacks.
Solutions: DIY Natural, Nontoxic Food Coloring
Skip the chemicals of concern in synthetic food dyes and make your own nontoxic food coloring using these natural ingredients.
NYC Bans Pesticides in Parks Thanks to Child Advocates
Thanks to the efforts of child advocates, lawmakers voted unanimously to make New York the nation’s largest city to ban toxic pesticides from routine use by city agencies, and to push its parks to control weeds, insects and vermin with nature-based techniques of organic gardening.
Cardiometabolic Risk for Teens Exposed Early to PFAS: A NIEHS-Nominated Study
Early exposure to toxic PFAS chemicals, including PFOA found in nonstick cookware and thousands of other consumer products, can lead to cardiometabolic defects later in life.
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