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You can’t read or listen to the news without hearing the alarming childhood obesity statistics, and adults aren’t doing well, either. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), childhood obesity has more than tripled over the last three decades. Today, more than one third of all children and adolescents are considered to…
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In 1580, King Karl IV of Sweden built the Åkers Styckebruk foundry to produce cannons for the Swedish army. Along with the foundry, he built a distillery to make vodka for the workers (nice benefit!). Over time, the distillery became privately owned and the largest distillery in Sweden. Nearly 300 workers produced more than a…
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If you love peanut butter, you may have the same reaction we do when we hear of someone with a peanut allergy: “I’m so sorry.” Those who know the joys of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich or peanut butter cups empathize with those who can’t have them. But everyone can have sunflower butter! Sunflower…
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The makers of Good Karma Lactose-Free Creamers deserve good karma. The new, all-natural line of dairy-free, lactose-free, soy-free, kosher-certified creamers is delicious. And most people won’t be able to tell the difference from conventional creamers. Vegans and the ever-increasing community of lactose-intolerant people can rejoice. If you’re cutting down on sugar, you can rejoice, too:…
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Tomatoes are genetically altered to improve flavor and shelf life. Photo courtesy WholeSoyCo.com. What are GMOs, and why should you care? GMOs, genetically modified organisms, are plant and animal organisms that have been created through gene-splicing, a biotechnology technique also known as genetic engineering (GE). This relatively new science allows DNA from one species…
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