Food & Drink
FinancePapaya Could Be a Cancer Fighter
Friday, March 12th, 2010If you love Papaya, you may be getting more than just a flavorful exotic fruit. Researchers are reporting that an extract from dried papaya slows the growth of cancer cells in the laboratory. It’s not clear if it will have the same effect on cancer in people, however. University of Florida researcher Dr. Nam Dang [...]
Healthy To Go Superfood Drinks
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008If you’re anything like the average person, you probably have a challenging enough time getting the USDA recommended 5 servings of fruit and vegetables a day. Never fear, a simple solution has been created for you. Healthy To Go brands has come up with a full product line of delicious organic drink mixes for busy [...]
KIND Fruit And Nut Bars
Friday, June 13th, 2008Yesterday, I arrived at the grocery store feeling tired and burned out from running errands all day. My first instinct was to go to the store’s cafe and order some coffee to help me get through the task of grocery shopping. But, I changed my mind when I walked past a display of healthy snack [...]
12 Most Contaminated Fruits And Vegetables
Tuesday, May 13th, 2008Based on over 100,000 recent U.S. Government tests, on 46 popular fruits and vegetables, The Environmental Working Group (EWG), a non profit consumer watchdog group, came up with the “Dirty Dozen.” This is a grouping of 12 commercially grown fruits and vegetables that have the highest levels of toxic pesticide residue. By choosing Certified Organic [...]
