News & Articles By Janine Acero
05/14/2018
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By Janine Acero
Strawberries are the most pesticide-ridden crop you can eat
Eating fruits and vegetables is vital for overall health, but what if every juicy bite contains a cocktail of toxic pesticides? The Environmental Working Group (EWG) analyzed samples of conventionally grown produce tested by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and found that nearly 70 percent were contaminated with pesticide residues. The USDA detected a total of 230 different pesticides and […]
11/30/2017
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By Janine Acero
Snack food vs. fruit and veggies: Poor diet is one more reason to limit kids’ screen time
Children whose attention are always focused on television are more likely to avoid fruits and vegetables, according to scientists. Researchers from the Loughborough University surveyed 527 children between the ages of 11 and 12 and found that two-thirds of the young participants spent more than two hours viewing TV, which affected their eating habits. They were found […]
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