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Don’t miss these Fair Trade, organic chocolates for Valentine’s — and every day
Chocolate. You can’t live without it. So let’s talk about buying Fair Trade, which supports those whose livelihoods really do depend upon it. Cacao bean workers. (Photo: Fair Trade US) Chocolate makers...
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11 chemicals that could be triggering autism, ADHD and other cognitive disorders
GRN REPORTS: Public health experts have identified 11 industrial chemicals as “developmental neurotoxicants” that are likely contributors to the rise of neurological disorders and deficits among young...
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2,4-D corn and soybeans move toward approval; despite public disapproval
GRN REPORTS: A new generation of genetically modified crops, designed to resist the old-line herbicide 2,4-D, is fast nearing government approval, despite wide criticism from experts and an exasperated...
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Meat and dairy consumption quadrupled the risk of cancer in middle-aged...
GRN Reports A new study showing that high protein intake during middle age quadrupled the risk of cancer raises big questions about the current paleo diet trend that greenlights meat while lowering...
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11 ways to avoid BPA and phthalates and why you should
GRN Reports Look for “no phthalates” on cosmetic goods. If the label doesn’t say, watch for unidentified “fragrance.” Phthalates, BPA and other plastic additives have been shown to interfere with the...
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Healthy (some say icky) foods to eat to get Vitamin K2, which protects your...
GRN Reports: The evidence is piling up for including Vitamin K2 in your diet. Studies indicate that it can improve cardiovascular health by reducing arterial calcification and stave off osteoporosis by...
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Bean eaters be glad; your diet helps lower cholesterol
GRN Reports White Bean and Kale soup (Photo: GRN) Simple beans, a staple protein for vegetarians and in Middle Eastern and Hispanic cuisines, can help reduce LDL cholesterol levels, according to a...
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The veggies and fruits you’ll pay more for because of the California drought
GRN Reports It’s no surprise that the historic drought in California will affect supplies, and then the prices, of the many fruits and vegetables grown there. Crops that require a lot of water will be...
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How to dispose of excess, expired prescription drugs
GRN Reports Would like some mood stabilizers and anti-convulsants with your lunch? You might be getting some some in that glass of water you just ordered with your sandwich. It’s true. Various studies...
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Real Food Challenge cooking up changes on campuses across the US
GRN Reports: Like many kids of her millennial generation, Natalie Tran grew up on fast food meals, fried chicken and hamburgers that her parents lugged home after long work days. Natalie Tran holds...
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Austin-based Whole Foods Market takes top place for seafood sustainability
GRN Reports: In 2008, when Greenpeace International conducted its first survey of how well grocers were doing in serving sustainable seafood all of the stores failed. People knew that many species of...
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Panera Bread promises to purge food dyes and additives
GRN Reports: Concerns about food additives have prompted Panera Bread to announce it will be removing these ingredients from its food by 2016. The St. Louis-based restaurant chain, which has already...
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