Natural Solutions
Clean Eating For Spring
March 25th, 2013
Spring has finally sprung, and it's the perfect time of year to clean out the pantry and lighten everyday meals with delicious, nutritious ingredients.
Spring Cleaning Survey Reveals Consumers "Dirty" Little Secrets
March 25th, 2013
What tasks are spring cleaners itching to tackle?
Windows, blinds and curtains, and clothing, closets and drawers are at the top of the list. Ceiling fans and carpets round out the top five.
This Weird Spice Is Being Called "The Spice Of LIFE"...See Why
March 22nd, 2013
Turmeric has been used in Asia for centuries for culinary and medicinal purposes.
Tackle Kitchen Spring Cleaning And Reduce Risk Of Food Poisoning
March 22nd, 2013
Spring is now upon us, welcoming flowers, warmer weather and of course spring cleaning. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics along with ConAgra Foods encourages Americans to give their kitchens a thorough cleaning with tips from the Home Food Safety program's HomeFoodSafety.org.
Healthy Food Rebates Positively Impact Shopping Behavior
March 22nd, 2013
A new study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine found that rebates on healthy food purchases cause people to put healthier food in their grocery carts.
Surprising Facts About California Strawberries
March 21st, 2013
Confused by all of the studies recommending what foods to eat? California strawberries make the choice simple.
500,000 Times Each Year a Child gets into Medicine or gets the Wrong Dose
March 21st, 2013
Today Safe Kids Worldwide released a new research report that found kids are getting into medicine at an alarming rate. Every minute of every day, a poison control center receives a call about a potential medicine poisoning for a child age five and under. And 67,000 times each year, or every eight minutes, a young child goes to the emergency room for medicine poisoning.
Study Finds Saliva Testing Predicts Aggression In Boys
March 21st, 2013
A new study indicates that a simple saliva test could be an effective tool in predicting violent behavior.
The pilot study, led by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and published this week online in the journal Psychiatric Quarterly, suggests a link between salivary concentrations of certain hormones and aggression.
Parents are increasingly aware of unlabeled GMOs in food
March 20th, 2013
Results from the latest consumer survey conducted for the Organic Trade Association (OTA) reveal that as US families are becoming increasingly aware of the presence of unlabeled genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in foods in the marketplace, they turn to organic as the food labeled by law to not have been made with genetically engineered ingredients.
Obesity Likely to Shorten Life by Nearly 10 Years for Americans
March 20th, 2013
Being obese is likely to shorten life by nearly 10 years for America's young and middle-aged adults, according to research published in the medical journal, Obesity. The article, "Obesity and Early Mortality in the US," by James A.
