The Restaurant biz is a notoriously wasteful industry that continues to grow. Not only food waste, but plastic waste as well.
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A growing body of science has linked exposure to hazardous chemicals, commonly found in some products, to chronic diseases like cancer and asthma. Chemicals that can harm our families shouldn’t be lurking on store shelves. New research shows that Albertsons sells products containing toxic chemicals like formaldehyde-releasers, lead and parabens. Researchers even found harmful chemicals in store brand products, such as sensitive skin body wash and kids’ bubble bath, sold by [STORE’S parent company] Albertsons.
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A big misconception about protein is the notion of “complete” and “incomplete” proteins.
For some reason, “complete” has become a synonym for meat and “incomplete” one for plant-based, but that’s not accurate!
Summer means sunshine! While a little vitamin D is healthy, all that fun in the sun could lead to some other stuff, like tan lines or even sun burns. Sun exposure is a very real issue – it is the primary cause of skin cancer.
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The FCC hasn’t updated their cell phone radiation standards in 17 years! This concerns folks due to speculation regarding cell phone radiation and possible links to brain cancer.
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Get this: Nancy Beck has been appointed to the EPA Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention. Beck has previously advocated for chemical companies like Monsanto! Her interests lie in protecting the chemical industry, rather than public health.
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Flame retardants, which reports claim lead to female reproductive problems, thyroid issues, hormone level changes, and decreased sperm quality, are a common chemical found in many conventional mattresses.
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Have you ever wondered about the components of non-stick pans that make them, well, non-stick? As it turns out, it’s a combination of chemicals which release toxic gasses and particles into the air WHEN HEATED.
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