A new class action lawsuit in the US is alleging that Skittles sweets are “unfit for human consumption” and are apparently toxic enough to “change DNA”. While these claims might sound bold, that’s what the California lawsuit launched by plaintiff Jenile Thames accuses Mars Inc., the popular chocolate bar brand and multinational manufacturer of Skittles and many other … Read more
The Sugar-Cancer Connection An estimated 12.5 million people had some form of cancer in 2009, according to the American Cancer Society. Another 25.8 million have diabetes. These two preventable diseases are responsible for millions of deaths worldwide each year. In the constant battle to stay healthy, many of us know that too much sugar in the blood can … Read more
The pitahaya, also known as the dragon fruit, is a spectacular fruit. This one has a sweet and smooth pulp with a similar flavor to melon and kiwi. In addition, its irregular bark and scaly panels give that dragon-skin feel. As it has thermogenic properties and only 50 calories per 100, it is ideal for slimming. This fruit … Read more
According to numerous experts, eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly is vital to avoid big health problems. Although there are many drugs nowadays that could treat the potential problems, they aren’t always effective and may have adverse side-effects as well. This is why many people are trying to treat their health problems with natural … Read more
Acidity is a serious problem which can affect every organ in your body. The lungs, brain, heart, liver, kidneys and stomach can all be hurt by high acid levels in the body. When entering a state of acidosis, the body becomes the perfect breeding ground for different diseases. This is why it’s important to maintain … Read more
Being healthy and staying away from diseases isn’t as difficult as people think. It’s a matter of maintaining certain habits and choosing to eat healthy. There are many foods that can naturally protect us from ailments, and potatoes are considered as the best. Besides being delicious, potatoes have numerous health benefits as well. They can … Read more
Diabetes is difficult to treat, but you should know that there are many natural remedies against it. Many plants are powerful antidiabetic agents, and most of them have been used to treat diabetes since ancient times. Of course, not all ancient treatments were safe – arsenic and uranium were also given to diabetics, but their … Read more