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Meant to reduce waste and increase sustainability, Food Upcycling is now being used with less virtuous motives. The result is a reduction in food quality and safety that is making some consumers a bit weary. That's because upcycled foods contain ingredients that would normally be considered unmarketable and unconsumable. 

A new GMO Food Labeling Law is now in effect. It is supposed to make it easier for you to avoid foods containing genetically modified organisms. But will it? Many experts are saying the law will only create more confusion. Learn their biggest concerns.

Hormone-disrupting phthalates may be found in nearly every household—they are in everything from disposable plastics to personal care products. Studies now show that this group of chemicals is endangering human reproduction and development.  In this blog, learn the dangers and how to protect yourself and future generations.

Confused by labels that indicate a product is both all-natural and bioengineered? Energy Matters, LLC. explores what these terms really mean in order to uncover whether consumers are being misled.

Synthetic foods may be more enticing than original plant-based staples like bean burgers or tofu, but there is good cause to exercise caution. Just because something is plant based, doesn’t mean it is good for you. In fact, synthetic foods could make you ill.

Backyard barbecues offer a wonderful opportunity to gather outdoors with family members or friends, sharing some grilled chicken or steak, maybe a side of potato salad or corn on the cob. Before you fire up your grill, it is important to learn about the potential health risks, especially these eight hidden dangers...

The USDA Certified Organic seal does not allow farmers to use GMO seeds or feed livestock GMO grain. So organic labeling should imply that a product is completely non-GMO. Yet, testing reveals GMOs in an increasing number of certified organic products. To understand why this is happening, we explore the story of GMOs.

We see pet food recalls every year. No one wants to feed their pup questionable kibble. So why is there such a lack of oversight? Profit-driven corruption could be to blame for recent listeria and salmonella outbreaks.

Many of the wholesome niche companies we trust and enjoy have been quietly bought out by huge corporations. Once small-scale, independent brands are now owned and operated by parent companies like General Mills, Perdue, or Coco-Cola. Find out how these deals could affect your health--and which brands are on our watch list.

Painting your nails can be a fun form of self-expression, but is it worth the health risk? Nail polish and nail polish remover both contain toxic chemicals that are absorbed through the nailbed and into your bloodstream, potentially damaging organs such as the kidneys or liver. Uncover all the potential health risks in this blog.

Bitters were once a common remedy. Modern research confirms that bitter-tasting herbs and vegetables still carry many health benefits—detoxifying the liver, stimulating digestion, balancing blood sugar, and even regulating hunger.