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Study Links Roundup to Obesity, Cancer, and More
A new study published in the peer-reviewed journal Entropy indicates that glyphosate—the main ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup weed killer—may be linked to gastrointestinal disorders, obesity, diabete…
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6 Healthy Ingredients in Mexican Food
Low-fat Mexican recipes need not be an oxymoron! Ditch the salt, cheese and cream, and get more of these super-healthy ingredients on your plate. Beans: They lower bad cholesterol, nourish the brai…
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There Will Be NO Bacon Shortage
Considering the rampant enthusiasm for all things bacon over the last 5 years, it is not surprising that the bacon-loving populace would go into a collective panic when hit with the news of an impendi…
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Farm Feeds Cows Candy Because Corn is Too Expensive
It's been a rough summer for farmers across much of the United States. The worst drought in decades has destroyed millions of acres of crops, dried up water supplies, and forced the price of…
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The Truth About Corn Syrup
Curious as to whether or not high fructose corn syrup is really that bad for you? Watch this for a quick tip! Disclaimer: The views expressed above are solely those of the autho…
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‘Corn Sugar’ No More: HFCS Name to Stay
The corn industry's effort to rebrand high fructose corn syrup as the more innocuous-sounding "corn sugar" has failed. Today, the Food and Drug Administration rejected the Corn Refiners A…
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Monsanto GMO Corn Forced on Nepal
The Nepalese government has teamed up with agricultural giant Monsanto to force farmers to use its GMO seeds. The strain, banned in several EU countries, will be used to substitute imports. Worl…
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Walmart to Sell Monsanto GMO Corn This Summer
Editor's Note: In an email dated February 28, 2012, Walmart spokesperson Diana Gee said the company does not currently have plans to source this product, and "we do not specifically source foods which…
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Monsanto Wins Worst Company of 2011 Award
Natural Society has awarded Monsanto the Worst Company of 2011 award for its ongoing work to threaten human health and the environment. Currently responsible for 90 percent of all genetically-modifie…
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Which Vegetables Are Healthier Cooked?
In response to my Care2 post #1 Anticancer Vegetable, there was a great question about whether it's better to eat garlic raw or cooked. It appears the secret to maintaining the anti-cancer effects of …
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