Mint is often associated with freshness and vitality and is probably one of the most recognized and popular flavors in the world. You have the "sweet" mint found in candies, cocktails, iced tea and soft drinks, and ice cream (Peppermint) and you have the "savory" mint found commonly in spicy dishes (Spearmint). Sweet or savory, mint has healing properties and health benefits. Some you may be aware of and some may surprise you. Digestive Health Peppermint is commonly used to help with IBS or … [Read more...]
How to Green Your Next Dinner Party
As more and more people are going green in their own homes and lifestyle choices, why not include entertainment? For your next dinner party, try a green theme. Yes, some friends might be afraid you will make them eat tofu and cardboard or play Scrabble by the light of a solar lamp but this would be a great opportunity to show them how fun and easy it is to go green. Here are some ideas for keeping it fun and eco friendly. * Invitations - This is an easy one in this day of Internet savvy and … [Read more...]
Childrens Drinks Contain Benzene
CHILDREN'S DRINKS CONTAIN INGREDIENTS THAT CAN FORM BENZENE FDA silent despite knowledge of the problem Agency Trusted Industry to Change Formulas in 1990, Yet Still Finds Sodas with Benzene By Abid Aslam WASHINGTON - February 28 - Today the Environmental Working Group (EWG) sent a letter to the FDA requesting that the Agency notify the public about the presence of two ingredients in many popular children's drinks that can mix together to form the cancer-causing chemical benzene. The FDA … [Read more...]
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