althealthworks--2020-11-12--Eight Foods That Help the Body to Heal Cases of Adrenal Fatigue and Nourish the Adrenals

A lot of people don ’ t realize that the human body was in fact designed to handle stress — it ’ s just the type of stress most people deal with currently that presents the biggest problem .
The stress of surviving an encounter with a predator as our ancestors faced in the jungles or on the plains is far different than the stress of dealing with nagging bosses , bad drivers or non-stop text and email requests , and our body ’ s stress responses have been thrown out of wack as we struggle to cope with “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who is an author and expert in bio-identical hormones and adrenal function , has always had a penchant for natural medicine , as he became disenchanted with Rx drugs early in his career .
A sad story — the death of his mother from breast cancer at age 61 , led him to become more aware of hormones and their role in health , especially adrenal health .
He also shared his top 8 foods for healing adrenal fatigue naturally and much more ( see below ) : AHW : Hi Dr. Platt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did you realize that adrenaline dominance and the stress response played such a huge role in our health ?
Was there a “ lightbulb ” moment for you ?
MP : It was not until 2008 that I became aware of how adrenaline in excess had a significant impact on a person ’ s health .
It initially revolved around ADHD , which is all about adrenaline , and progressed to other conditions associated with excess adrenaline .
There was no “ ah-ha ” moment , just a series of observations with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : What made you decide to write the book ‘ Adrenaline Dominance ?
’ MP : For many years , my goal has been to change healthcare in this country .
My first attempt was with my book ‘ The Miracle of Bio-identical Hormones.
’ This book brought thousands of patients to my office from all over the country and all over the world .
It is the number one hormone book in Germany , a country that appears to have a lot more interest in exploring new methods of wellness .
My @ @ @ @ @ @ @ write a manual to teach doctors about hormone therapy .
It is called ‘ The Platt Protocol for Hormone Balancing ’ and provides a lot more useful information than doctors can receive at medical conferences .
It provides the only information in the medical literature to tell doctors how to eliminate problems related to excess adrenaline in their patients .
However , getting doctors to accept ideas that are not provided by drug companies is a tough sell .
It has occurred to me that if healthcare is to change , it will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be because of patients who get angry enough to demand change and who start questioning their physicians as well as a medical system that has little interest in their being healthy .
This is the primary reason for my new book , ‘ Adrenaline Dominance.
’ AHW : It seems like this is a problem many naturopathic doctors have attempted to tackle but still seem a bit baffled by at times .
Is there a point that you think a lot of people are missing or is it more a matter of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hands ?
MP : You are correct about naturopaths being baffled .
They are the ones who focus on a condition called ‘ adrenal fatigue ’ .
It is a classic example of why it is so important when dealing with hormone therapy to treat the patient , rather than their lab tests .
This condition resulted from the presence of low cortisol levels in morning specimens of saliva .
Saliva tests can be exceedingly inaccurate , especially in people with high adrenaline levels .
Adrenaline , as part of the fight-or-flight response @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the body not needed for survival .
This results in cold hands and feet , IBS , tinnitus , and a cutoff of circulation to the salivary glands causing a significant disruption of hormones in the saliva .
All the symptoms of ‘ adrenal fatigue ’ are actually those of adrenaline dominance .
And yes , definitely , people have to be proactive about their health .
‘ Adrenaline Dominance ’ provides not only insight as to why people can put out excess adrenaline even when there is no perceived danger .
it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adrenaline , and it provides the knowledge of how to successfully lower adrenaline levels using an approach not requiring the intervention of a doctor .
It literally puts a patient ’ s healthcare in their own hands .
AHW : A lot of authors and doctors seem to claim that there is one main cause of ill health whether it be inflammation , too much sugar , etc .
What makes the stress response in particular such a key issue for the natural health community to focus on ?
MP : The stress @ @ @ @ @ @ @ elevated sugar levels .
Stress is the number one cause of cancer and heart disease .
It shortens telomeres , again shortening the life span .
Adrenaline , the number one cause of stress , is responsible for more conditions felt to be incurable than any other factor .
AHW : If you had to pick 5 foods that help with the stress response the best what would they be and why ?
MP : I will start with the two most helpful and then add some others : Coconut oil ( or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the best fuels because they produce ketone bodies – the best fuel for the brain .
The second best are green vegetables , which represent the best sugar for the brain .
Yellow vegetables , black beans , oatmeal , brown rice , and sweet potatoes or yams ( are also great for supporting nourishing the adrenals ) .
AHW : Anything people should know about your book in particular ?
Thank you for joining us !
MP : It is not hard to get patients well – you just need to treat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not well .
This book empowers people to eliminate conditions felt to be incurable – fibromyalgia , interstitial cystitis , PMDD , bipolar disorders , depression , anxiety , etc .
Hormones run in families , and all families have members that have excess adrenaline .
The book is divided into the good , the bad , and the ugly factors associated with excess adrenaline .
The good part of adrenaline is ADHD , and most people ( and all doctors and schools ) do not realize it is all about adrenaline .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it is not a learning disorder .
Another important aspect about the book is that there is a strong likelihood that the most common cause of excess weight can actually be attributed to excess adrenaline .
As a result of this , many people are actually gaining weight while they are sleeping .
Thanks for reading !
You can check out Michael ’ s book on Amazon by clicking here .
Also , feel free to subscribe for more updates and articles from AltHealthWORKS by clicking here .
This article was first @ @ @ @ @

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A lot of people don’t realize that the human body was in fact designed to handle stress — it’s just the type of stress most people deal with currently that presents the biggest problem.
The stress of surviving an encounter with a predator as our ancestors faced in the jungles or on the plains is far different than the stress of dealing with nagging bosses, bad drivers or non-stop text and email requests, and our body’s stress responses have been thrown out of wack as we struggle to cope with “modern life.”
Dr. Michael Platt, who is an author and expert in bio-identical hormones and adrenal function, has always had a penchant for natural medicine, as he became disenchanted with Rx drugs early in his career.
A sad story — the death of his mother from breast cancer at age 61, led him to become more aware of hormones and their role in health, especially adrenal health.
He also shared his top 8 foods for healing adrenal fatigue naturally and much more (see below):
AHW: Hi Dr. Platt, thanks for joining us. When did you realize that adrenaline dominance and the stress response played such a huge role in our health? Was there a “lightbulb” moment for you?
MP: It was not until 2008 that I became aware of how adrenaline in excess had a significant impact on a person’s health. It initially revolved around ADHD, which is all about adrenaline, and progressed to other conditions associated with excess adrenaline. There was no “ah-ha” moment, just a series of observations with the addition of logic and intuition.
AHW: What made you decide to write the book ‘Adrenaline Dominance?’
MP: For many years, my goal has been to change healthcare in this country. My first attempt was with my book ‘The Miracle of Bio-identical Hormones.’ This book brought thousands of patients to my office from all over the country and all over the world.
It is the number one hormone book in Germany, a country that appears to have a lot more interest in exploring new methods of wellness.
My second attempt to changing healthcare was to write a manual to teach doctors about hormone therapy. It is called ‘The Platt Protocol for Hormone Balancing’ and provides a lot more useful information than doctors can receive at medical conferences.
It provides the only information in the medical literature to tell doctors how to eliminate problems related to excess adrenaline in their patients. However, getting doctors to accept ideas that are not provided by drug companies is a tough sell. It has occurred to me that if healthcare is to change, it will not be because of doctors, it will be because of patients who get angry enough to demand change and who start questioning their physicians as well as a medical system that has little interest in their being healthy.
This is the primary reason for my new book, ‘Adrenaline Dominance.’
AHW: It seems like this is a problem many naturopathic doctors have attempted to tackle but still seem a bit baffled by at times. Is there a point that you think a lot of people are missing or is it more a matter of the patient taking health into their own hands?
MP: You are correct about naturopaths being baffled. They are the ones who focus on a condition called ‘adrenal fatigue’. It is a classic example of why it is so important when dealing with hormone therapy to treat the patient, rather than their lab tests. This condition resulted from the presence of low cortisol levels in morning specimens of saliva.
Saliva tests can be exceedingly inaccurate, especially in people with high adrenaline levels. Adrenaline, as part of the fight-or-flight response, cuts off circulation to areas of the body not needed for survival.
This results in cold hands and feet, IBS, tinnitus, and a cutoff of circulation to the salivary glands causing a significant disruption of hormones in the saliva. All the symptoms of ‘adrenal fatigue’ are actually those of adrenaline dominance. And yes, definitely, people have to be proactive about their health.
‘Adrenaline Dominance’ provides not only insight as to why people can put out excess adrenaline even when there is no perceived danger. it explains all the conditions associated with excess adrenaline, and it provides the knowledge of how to successfully lower adrenaline levels using an approach not requiring the intervention of a doctor. It literally puts a patient’s healthcare in their own hands.
AHW: A lot of authors and doctors seem to claim that there is one main cause of ill health whether it be inflammation, too much sugar, etc. What makes the stress response in particular such a key issue for the natural health community to focus on?
MP: The stress response incorporates it all – inflammation and elevated sugar levels. Stress is the number one cause of cancer and heart disease. It shortens telomeres, again shortening the life span. Adrenaline, the number one cause of stress, is responsible for more conditions felt to be incurable than any other factor.
AHW: If you had to pick 5 foods that help with the stress response the best what would they be and why?
MP: I will start with the two most helpful and then add some others: Coconut oil (or any other medium chain triglyceride) are the best fuels because they produce ketone bodies – the best fuel for the brain. The second best are green vegetables, which represent the best sugar for the brain. Yellow vegetables, black beans, oatmeal, brown rice, and sweet potatoes or yams (are also great for supporting nourishing the adrenals).
AHW: Anything people should know about your book in particular? Thank you for joining us!
MP: It is not hard to get patients well – you just need to treat the underlying cause of why they are not well.
This book empowers people to eliminate conditions felt to be incurable – fibromyalgia, interstitial cystitis, PMDD, bipolar disorders, depression, anxiety, etc.
Hormones run in families, and all families have members that have excess adrenaline. The book is divided into the good, the bad, and the ugly factors associated with excess adrenaline. The good part of adrenaline is ADHD, and most people (and all doctors and schools) do not realize it is all about adrenaline.
I explain that contrary to popular thinking, it is not a learning disorder. Another important aspect about the book is that there is a strong likelihood that the most common cause of excess weight can actually be attributed to excess adrenaline. As a result of this, many people are actually gaining weight while they are sleeping.
Thanks for reading! You can check out Michael’s book on Amazon by clicking here. Also, feel free to subscribe for more updates and articles from AltHealthWORKS by clicking here. This article was first written in April 2015.
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althealthworks--2020-11-17--Staring Down Bankruptcy, Arkansas Farmer Ditches GMOs, Begins Farming Organically and Finds a Way to

Staring Down Bankruptcy, Arkansas Farmer Ditches GMOs, Begins Farming Organically and Finds a Way to Save His Farm

The current farming landscape in America is almost entirely dominated by non-organic , and in many cases genetically modified , crops .
These genetically modified crops , which are created in laboratories by companies like the former Monsanto , aka Bayer , are highly profitable for the companies that create them , because they own the patents on the seeds and tandem suite of chemicals .
But for thousands of farmers , this particular system has led to financial difficulties and even bankruptcies in many cases .
One such farmer is Adam Chappell , who was forced to make a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conventional farm was ravaged by pigweed ( also known as amaranth ) , the “ superweed ” that had become resistant to synthetic pesticides .
On the brink of bankruptcy , Chappell decided to go a completely different route .
And now , ten years later and thriving at last , the 41-year-old grower has strong words for the business model that nearly sunk his career , and his livelihood .
Facing a weed infestation and spending a fortune on chemicals , Chappell made the difficult decision to switch to non-GMO .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spending so much money on chemicals , but I didn ’ t know what else to do , ” he said according to the farming publication AgWeb .
More and more chemical use led to stronger superweeds with more resistance each passing year , causing Chappell ’ s farm to go broke .
“ It was bam , bam , bam , on herbicide inputs .
The answer floated by the big companies was more and more chemicals , and meanwhile we were steadily going broke , ” he said .
Like most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t have a whole lot of experience doing things the natural way , but decided to wing it and hope for the best .
He crammed as much knowledge on organic production into his head as he possibly could , watching countless videos , before stumbling upon footage from a Pennsylvania pumpkin grower who utilized six-foot tall cereal rye as a cover crop to choke out the weeds .
Unlike Chappell and his contemporaries , the farmer ’ s field was clean and weed-free without using any expensive pesticides .
Chappell decided @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 300 acres of cereal rye .
He pressed forward despite peer pressure to go back to his old , toxic ways .
“ We were scared to plant into it and kept it short that first year , which we don ’ t do now .
Everybody told us if you let it stay green , you ’ ll have cutworms and armyworms , but I ’ ve since found out that what you ’ re told and what is reality are two different things.
” The next spring , a miracle had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gone , and those that did show up were easily dispatched of without any chemicals or hardship .
“ I wasn ’ t worried about why or how because I could see with my own eyes that pigweed was few and far between , ” Chappell said .
“ They weren ’ t nonexistent , but the ones that did get loose , we could walk out there and pull them up .
No chopping crew and no chemicals necessary.
” Chappell began to employ the strategy all over his farm , covering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crops that all served different functions and produced additional types of foods as well .
“ That was when a light bulb truly came on in my head , ” he said according to AgWeb .
“ We started making room in the budget , prioritizing cover planting in the fall , and covering every acre when possible .
Cover crops were no longer optional—they had to be on every acre .
No doubt , if we hadn ’ t changed our way of farming , we ’ d have been out of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has become a convenience-first enterprise , and not a profit-first enterprise .
So many of the things I see in farming that make no sense really come down to convenience.
” Ten years later , Chappell ’ s farm has been saved and is thriving like never before .
Not only has he proved that organic and non-GMO farming can be cost effective , he ’ s also shown the benefits of farming the “ old fashioned way ” that companies like Monsanto , Bayer , Dow Chemical and Syngenta don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seed saving and the low cost of publicly bought seed .
“ Non-GMO is all about profitability , ” Chappell said to AgWeb .
report this adKetih Scoggins , a neighboring farmer , has been encouraged by Chappell ’ s methods and is working to do the same on his farm .
“ Adam has tried so many things before anyone else , like a real pioneer .
He ’ s thrown pride away , embraced hard reality , and used holistic management to get a grip .
Now he ’ s pushing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just how far he can go .
I know that ’ s what Adam is thinking : ‘ How far can I go ?
’ ” Chappell seems unwilling to budge from his “ strange ” method of growing organically instead of with synthetic chemicals and GMOs , and he wouldn ’ t have it any other way .
“ I ’ m just geared this way , and I don ’ t mind being the crazy person on the block , because I don ’ t pay anyone ’ s bills but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for reading !
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The current farming landscape in America is almost entirely dominated by non-organic, and in many cases genetically modified, crops.
These genetically modified crops, which are created in laboratories by companies like the former Monsanto, aka Bayer, are highly profitable for the companies that create them, because they own the patents on the seeds and tandem suite of chemicals.
But for thousands of farmers, this particular system has led to financial difficulties and even bankruptcies in many cases.
One such farmer is Adam Chappell, who was forced to make a difficult decision back in 2009 as his conventional farm was ravaged by pigweed (also known as amaranth), the “superweed” that had become resistant to synthetic pesticides.
On the brink of bankruptcy, Chappell decided to go a completely different route.
And now, ten years later and thriving at last, the 41-year-old grower has strong words for the business model that nearly sunk his career, and his livelihood.
Non-GMO and Organic Saves the Farm
Facing a weed infestation and spending a fortune on chemicals, Chappell made the difficult decision to switch to non-GMO.
“We were fighting an uphill battle and spending so much money on chemicals, but I didn’t know what else to do,” he said according to the farming publication AgWeb.
More and more chemical use led to stronger superweeds with more resistance each passing year, causing Chappell’s farm to go broke.
“It was bam, bam, bam, on herbicide inputs. The answer floated by the big companies was more and more chemicals, and meanwhile we were steadily going broke,” he said.
Like most non-GMO and organic farmers, Chappell didn’t have a whole lot of experience doing things the natural way, but decided to wing it and hope for the best.
He crammed as much knowledge on organic production into his head as he possibly could, watching countless videos, before stumbling upon footage from a Pennsylvania pumpkin grower who utilized six-foot tall cereal rye as a cover crop to choke out the weeds.
Unlike Chappell and his contemporaries, the farmer’s field was clean and weed-free without using any expensive pesticides.
Chappell decided to go the same route, planting 300 acres of cereal rye.
He pressed forward despite peer pressure to go back to his old, toxic ways.
“We were scared to plant into it and kept it short that first year, which we don’t do now. Everybody told us if you let it stay green, you’ll have cutworms and armyworms, but I’ve since found out that what you’re told and what is reality are two different things.”
The next spring, a miracle had happened — the Frankensteinian superweeds were mostly gone, and those that did show up were easily dispatched of without any chemicals or hardship.
“I wasn’t worried about why or how because I could see with my own eyes that pigweed was few and far between,” Chappell said. “They weren’t nonexistent, but the ones that did get loose, we could walk out there and pull them up. No chopping crew and no chemicals necessary.”
Chappell began to employ the strategy all over his farm, covering every acre with synergistic blends of cover crops that all served different functions and produced additional types of foods as well.
“That was when a light bulb truly came on in my head,” he said according to AgWeb.
“We started making room in the budget, prioritizing cover planting in the fall, and covering every acre when possible. Cover crops were no longer optional—they had to be on every acre. No doubt, if we hadn’t changed our way of farming, we’d have been out of business. In my opinion, farming has become a convenience-first enterprise, and not a profit-first enterprise. So many of the things I see in farming that make no sense really come down to convenience.”
Ten years later, Chappell’s farm has been saved and is thriving like never before.
Not only has he proved that organic and non-GMO farming can be cost effective, he’s also shown the benefits of farming the “old fashioned way” that companies like Monsanto, Bayer, Dow Chemical and Syngenta don’t want most farmers to know about: seed saving and the low cost of publicly bought seed.
“Non-GMO is all about profitability,” Chappell said to AgWeb.
report this adKetih Scoggins, a neighboring farmer, has been encouraged by Chappell’s methods and is working to do the same on his farm.
“Adam has tried so many things before anyone else, like a real pioneer. He’s thrown pride away, embraced hard reality, and used holistic management to get a grip. Now he’s pushing and pushing, trying to find out just how far he can go. I know that’s what Adam is thinking: ‘How far can I go?’”
Chappell seems unwilling to budge from his “strange” method of growing organically instead of with synthetic chemicals and GMOs, and he wouldn’t have it any other way.
“I’m just geared this way, and I don’t mind being the crazy person on the block, because I don’t pay anyone’s bills but mine,” he said.
Thanks for reading! To support a company that farms organically and regeneratively, check out Nutrition for Longevity, a first-of-its-kind meal delivery service focused on providing gourmet meals inspired by the world’s longest living people.
Use the code ALTHEALTH at checkout to receive 20% off your first trial order, or 40% off of your first subscription order.
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althealthworks--2020-11-17--Arkansas Man Shuns Big Corporations, Finds Genius Way to Save His Farm Most Would Never Dream of Doi

Arkansas Man Shuns Big Corporations, Finds Genius Way to Save His Farm Most Would Never Dream of Doing


althealthworks--2020-11-30--The Top Five Pesticide Soaked Fruits and Vegetables to Avoid At All Costs

While mainstream media sources often seem to downplay the importance of eating organic , more and more people continue to choose it as an alternative to “ conventional ” food laced with synthetic pesticides .
Many people are familiar with the Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen from the Environmental Working Group , a list that highlights the most important fruits and vegetables to buy organic in order to maximize your dollars ( of course it ’ s always wise to buy all organic if you can afford it ) .
But despite the growing awareness of such lists , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ importance of avoiding pesticide exposure in your food .
According to an article published this year in the peer-reviewed journal Nutrients , eating organic foods is associated with a rapid and dramatic reduction in urinary pesticide concentrations , which is an indicator of pesticide exposure .
Other studies have shown improved fertility and birth outcomes , a reduced incidence of non-Hodgkin lymphoma and a lower Body Mass Index ( BMI ) among those who consume organic foods , which are generally far lower in pesticide residue if not devoid of synthetic pesticides altogether @ @ @ @ @ @ @ especially avoiding the top five foods on this list are other ways to make sure you limit your pesticide intake .
The Top Five Pesticide Soaked Fruits and Vegetables in 2020 With such a striking level of pesticides on each of these “ conventional ” produce items , it would be wise to avoid them entirely ( even though most people buy them non-organic without second thought ) .
Here are the top five pesticide soaked fruits and vegetables to avoid , according to 2020 data from the Environmental Working Group : 1 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have often in recent years are strawberries , which may seem healthy at first glance but can actually be loaded with synthetic , toxic pesticides according to the EWG ’ s research .
More than 90 percent of all non-organic strawberry samples tested positive for two or more pesticides , according to the 2020 list .
More than one-fourth of all strawberry samples were found to contain neonicotinoids , the pesticide-coated seeds that have been implicated in mass bee die-offs and banned throughout the European Union .
Organic strawberries are especially pricier but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in season and freeze to save big money .
2 .
Spinach- In the 2020 tests , more than 90 percent of non-organic spinach samples tested positive for two or more pesticide residues .
Overall , spinach samples ( along with the # 3 food on this list , kale ) contained 1.1 to 1.8 times as much pesticide residue by weight than any other crops tested .
3 .
Kale- Beginning in 2019 , the USDA began finding residues of a highly toxic pesticide called DCPA , known under the brand name @ @ @ @ @ @ @ green .
The EPA classifies this pesticide , just one of many potentially found on kale , as a possible human carcinogen .
This little known but highly toxic pesticide was banned by the European Union in 2009 .
Needless to say , this is one produce item you will always want to buy organic if you can find it , especially considering the price is relatively cheap for most varieties of organic kale at the grocery store .
Multiple samples of kale showed residues of 18 different pesticides in 2020 .
4 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ soft , round shape and orange color , nectarines soak up pesticides like a sponge , making it important to always buy them organic or at the very least to limit consumption .
This year ’ s tests found more than 90 percent of all nectarine samples contained residues from two or more different pesticides .
5 .
Apples- Perhaps the most notable inclusion on this list is the apple , considering its reputation as a health food , and the lack of organic apple orchards for that matter .
The vast majority @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” and yet American apples were recently banned in Europe by regulators .
Over 47 pesticide residues were found in conventional apples by the USDA ’ s pesticide data program in 2010 and the crop is still heavily sprayed today .
More than 90 percent of samples contained at least two or more pesticide residues .
Doesn ’ t exactly make for a healthy cup of apple juice now , does it ?
Final Thoughts : You can easily find most of these top five most pesticide-laden fruits and vegetables in just about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s what makes them so dangerous to our health when consumed in large amounts over time .
Don ’ t forget to share this information with your friends who still consider these pesticide-soaked fruits and vegetables to be “ health foods ” and have no idea what this massive pesticide load may be doing to their health .

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While mainstream media sources often seem to downplay the importance of eating organic, more and more people continue to choose it as an alternative to “conventional” food laced with synthetic pesticides.
Many people are familiar with the Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen from the Environmental Working Group, a list that highlights the most important fruits and vegetables to buy organic in order to maximize your dollars (of course it’s always wise to buy all organic if you can afford it).
But despite the growing awareness of such lists, it’s also important to realize the importance of avoiding pesticide exposure in your food.
According to an article published this year in the peer-reviewed journal Nutrients, eating organic foods is associated with a rapid and dramatic reduction in urinary pesticide concentrations, which is an indicator of pesticide exposure.
Other studies have shown improved fertility and birth outcomes, a reduced incidence of non-Hodgkin lymphoma and a lower Body Mass Index (BMI) among those who consume organic foods, which are generally far lower in pesticide residue if not devoid of synthetic pesticides altogether.
Eating from the Clean Fifteen and especially avoiding the top five foods on this list are other ways to make sure you limit your pesticide intake.
The Top Five Pesticide Soaked Fruits and Vegetables in 2020
With such a striking level of pesticides on each of these “conventional” produce items, it would be wise to avoid them entirely (even though most people buy them non-organic without second thought). Here are the top five pesticide soaked fruits and vegetables to avoid, according to 2020 data from the Environmental Working Group:
1. Strawberries- Topping the list as they have often in recent years are strawberries, which may seem healthy at first glance but can actually be loaded with synthetic, toxic pesticides according to the EWG’s research.
More than 90 percent of all non-organic strawberry samples tested positive for two or more pesticides, according to the 2020 list. More than one-fourth of all strawberry samples were found to contain neonicotinoids, the pesticide-coated seeds that have been implicated in mass bee die-offs and banned throughout the European Union.
Organic strawberries are especially pricier but well worth the investment; buy them in season and freeze to save big money.
2. Spinach- In the 2020 tests, more than 90 percent of non-organic spinach samples tested positive for two or more pesticide residues.
Overall, spinach samples (along with the #3 food on this list, kale) contained 1.1 to 1.8 times as much pesticide residue by weight than any other crops tested.
3. Kale- Beginning in 2019, the USDA began finding residues of a highly toxic pesticide called DCPA, known under the brand name Dacthal, in this popular dark leafy green.
The EPA classifies this pesticide, just one of many potentially found on kale, as a possible human carcinogen. This little known but highly toxic pesticide was banned by the European Union in 2009.
Needless to say, this is one produce item you will always want to buy organic if you can find it, especially considering the price is relatively cheap for most varieties of organic kale at the grocery store. Multiple samples of kale showed residues of 18 different pesticides in 2020.
4. Nectarines- Similar to peaches with their soft, round shape and orange color, nectarines soak up pesticides like a sponge, making it important to always buy them organic or at the very least to limit consumption.
This year’s tests found more than 90 percent of all nectarine samples contained residues from two or more different pesticides.
5. Apples- Perhaps the most notable inclusion on this list is the apple, considering its reputation as a health food, and the lack of organic apple orchards for that matter. The vast majority of apple orchards remain “conventional,” and yet American apples were recently banned in Europe by regulators.
Over 47 pesticide residues were found in conventional apples by the USDA’s pesticide data program in 2010 and the crop is still heavily sprayed today. More than 90 percent of samples contained at least two or more pesticide residues.
Doesn’t exactly make for a healthy cup of apple juice now, does it?
Final Thoughts: You can easily find most of these top five most pesticide-laden fruits and vegetables in just about everyone’s kitchen, and that’s what makes them so dangerous to our health when consumed in large amounts over time.
Don’t forget to share this information with your friends who still consider these pesticide-soaked fruits and vegetables to be “health foods” and have no idea what this massive pesticide load may be doing to their health.
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althealthworks--2020-11-29--The Top Five Pesticide Soaked Fruits and Vegetables to Avoid At All Costs

While mainstream media sources often seem to downplay the importance of eating organic , more and more people continue to choose it as an alternative to “ conventional ” food laced with synthetic pesticides .
Many people are familiar with the Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen from the Environmental Working Group , a list that highlights the most important fruits and vegetables to buy organic in order to maximize your dollars ( of course it ’ s always wise to buy all organic if you can afford it ) .
But despite the growing awareness of such lists , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ importance of avoiding pesticide exposure in your food .
According to an article published this year in the peer-reviewed journal Nutrients , eating organic foods is associated with a rapid and dramatic reduction in urinary pesticide concentrations , which is an indicator of pesticide exposure .
Other studies have shown imrpoved fertility and birth outcomes , reduced incident of non-Hodgkin lymphoma and a lower Body Mass Index ( BMI ) among those who consume organic foods , which are generally far lower in pesticide residue if not devoid of synthetic pesticides altogether .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ avoiding the top five foods on this list are other ways to make sure you limit your pesticide intake .
The Top Five Pesticide Soaked Fruits and Vegetables in 2020 With such a striking level of pesticides on each of these “ conventional ” produce items , it would be wise to avoid them entirely ( even though most people buy them non-organic without second thought ) .
Here are the top five pesticide soaked fruits and vegetables to avoid , according to 2017 data from the Environmental Working Group : 1 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ for several different years is strawberries , which may seem healthy at first glance but can actually be loaded with synthetic , toxic pesticides according to the EWG ’ s research .
Pesticides with negative effects on the brain and nervous system have been found in spades on strawberries , with 45 total pesticide residues found by the PDP in 2009 .
The most contaminated sample in 2017 had 20 different pesticide residues on it , the EWG reported .
Organic strawberries are especially pricier but well worth the investment ; buy them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ money .
2 .
Spinach- According to the EWG , the samples of spinach tested contained a bigger pesticide load by weight than any other crop tested , landing it number two on the list for 2017 .
In total , three-quarters of all spinach samples tested had residues of a particular type of potentially neurotoxic pesticide banned in Europe for use on food crops .
In the 2020 tests , more than 90 percent of non-organic spinach samples tested positive for two or more pesticide residues .
3 .
Kale- Beginning in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a highly toxic pesticide called DCPA , known under the brand name Dacthal , in this popular dark leafy green .
The EPA classifies this pesticide , just one of many found on kale , as a possible human carcinogen , and it was banned by the European Union in 2009 .
Needless to say , this is one produce item you will always want to buy organic if you can find it , especially considering the price is relatively cheap for most varieties of organic kale at the grocery store .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 18 different pesticides in 2020 .
4 .
Nectarines- Similar to peaches with their soft , round shape and orange color , nectarines soak up pesticides like a sponge , making it important to always buy them organic or at the very least to limit consumption .
According to a 2012 EWG report , nectarines previously had the most overall weight of pesticides of any fruit or vegetable , meaning that you ’ re probably consuming these dangerous carcinogens in every bite and taxing the health of your liver .
5 .
Apples- @ @ @ @ @ @ @ list is the apple , considering its reputation as a health food , and the lack of organic apple orchards for that matter .
The vast majority of apple orchards remain “ conventional , ” and yet American apples were recently banned in Europe by regulators .
Over 47 pesticide residues were found in conventional apples by the USDA ’ s pesticide data program in 2010 and the crop is still heavily sprayed today .
Doesn ’ t exactly make for a healthy cup of apple juice now , does it ?
Final @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of these top five most pesticide-laden fruits and vegetables in just about everyone ’ s kitchen , and that ’ s what makes them so dangerous to our health when consumed in large amounts over time .
Don ’ t forget to share this information with your friends who still consider these pesticide-soaked fruits and vegetables to be “ health foods ” and have no idea what this massive pesticide load may be doing to their health .

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About one billion pounds of conventional, synthetic pesticides are used each year in the United States to control weeds, insects, and other pests.
This number began rising in the mid-1990s, with the advent of genetically modified foods, which are engineered in a lab to withstand large sprayings of Roundup herbicides. Other GMO crops such as Bt corn produce pesticides within the plant itself.
These crops are typically used to make processed food products like corn chips, including America’s favorite brand which was recently busted for misleading “natural” labels.
The overuse of pesticides is a real problem in the United States, and it shows no signs of slowing.
In order to educate consumers on the pitfalls of pesticide use, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) releases lists each year warning consumers about the dangers of pesticides in certain crops.
Based on the Most Recent List, the Top Five Pesticide-Soaked Crops to Avoid are as Follows:
5. Apples-
Apples are seen as the most wholesome food you could ever eat. Rich in pectin, a fiber that binds to and removes toxins from the body, and other key nutrients, apples are a nutritional powerhouse.
But conventional U.S. apples have been banned in Europe due to pesticides that are not allowed overseas.
4. Nectarines-
More than 90 percent of nectarine samples also tested positive for two or more pesticides on the latest EWG list.
Nectarines have soft skin which means it is difficult to fully wash off pesticide residues, even if you decide to use the number one most effective method.
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3. Kale, Collard and Mustard Greens-
One sample of kale, collard and mustard greens had as much as 21 pesticide residues.
You’re better off buying these otherwise healthy cruciferous vegetables organic whenever possible, as it won’t cost a whole lot extra and it will make a big difference for your overall health.
2. Spinach-
More than 90 percent of spinach also tested positive for two or more pesticide residues on this year’s list.
In recent years, spinach tested to have the most pesticide residue by weight of any produce item, and it may be especially harmful to children if consumed too often.
1. Strawberries-
These soft-skin fruits finished number one for dirtiest produce item in the United States this year.
Previous tests on strawberries have found up to 54 different pesticide residues.
No wonder former strawberry farmer Jim Cochrane decided to switch to organic after he was poisoned by chemicals on his own strawberry farm.
Conventional strawberries may be cheap and delicious, but they exact a price in terms of our health, the health of farmers, and the health of our soil and environment.
The Rest of the Top Ten List is as Follows
6. Grapes-
Grapes are one of the healthiest foods for the lymphatic system. But if you consume non-organic grapes regularly, the pesticides within could take a serious toll. More than 90 percent of non-organic grape samples tested positive for two or more pesticides this year.
7. Bell and hot peppers-
Peppers have been on the EWG’s list for years, including in recent years when two types of hot peppers were discovered to be “extraordinarily toxic.”
Recent research has shown that non-organic hot peppers could contain “trace levels of highly hazardous pesticides” that are highly toxic to the human body, according to recent research.
With this in mind, organic hot peppers are worth the extra money.
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8. Cherries-
More than 90 percent of cherry samples tested positive for two or more synthetic pesticides.
9. Peaches-
A gourmet fruit sold at a premium price, peaches also have soft skin and were detected to carry a relatively toxic load of synthetic pesticides.
The more you consume pesticide-laced fruits and vegetables like these, the more likely you will find pesticide residues in your blood.
10. Pears-
With their soft skin, pears are one of the most vulnerable crops to pesticide residues soaking into them. They came in number ten on this year’s list in large part because of the sheer number of pesticides found inside the crop.
If you do eat non-organic pears, you may want to peel off the skin, as many of the pesticides are found there, and be sure to consume plenty of organic, detoxifying herbs and foods to give your body the support it needs.
Thanks for reading! To view the full list, check out the EWG’s website here.
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althealthworks--2020-12-01--Bill Gates-Funded Company Given EPA Approval to Release Thousands of GMO Mosquitoes in Two U.S. Stat

Bill Gates-Funded Company Given EPA Approval to Release Thousands of GMO Mosquitoes in Two U.S. States

Former Microsoft Founder Bill Gates has been interviewed extensively in the news recently , mostly about his viewpoints on the ongoing coronavirus situation , which ultimately involve his professed plans to “ vaccinate virtually the entire world population.
” Gates has said that he will need legal protection from governments should his plan go the way he anticipates , and has also estimated that hundreds of thousands of people may experience adverse events from the vaccine .
Despite these concerns , the industry and Gates continue to push on undeterred .
Gates has also donated millions of dollars to several @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have drawn controversy from those who believe his influence goes way too far .
In recent years Gates has donated millions of dollars to outfit small farmers with genetically engineered seeds , invested in a project to create lab grown meat from GMO yeast , and has even worked with Harvard University on a project to block out the sun ’ s rays using geoengineering , according to a report from Forbes.com .
Now , it has come to light that Gates has also funded GMO mosquitoes , which have been given the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ released in two states despite previous reports of unintended consequences from Yale University and other scientists .
Report : Gates Foundation Funded GMO Mosquitoes Approved for Release in Two States According to a “ fact checking ” report from USA Today released earlier this year , alternative media reports of a forthcoming GMO mosquito release in two states have proven to be true .
The release , which will be conducted by Bill Gates funded company Oxitec , has been granted an “ experimental use permit ” to release the novel GMO mosquitoes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Texas , where Houston is located .
“ To meet today ’ s public health challenges head-on , the nation needs to facilitate innovation and advance the science around new tools and approaches to better protect the health of all Americans , ” a news release from the EPA said .
The permit will last for two years and will require the British company to monitor and sample the new population of novel GMO mosquitoes .
Previous attempts to release the lab-created insects have been met with opposition in Monroe County , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where city officials ultimately voted against them .
But a vote in the Florida Keys earlier this August by a tally of 4-1 allowed for the release of millions of genetically modified mosquitoes in a yet-to-be-disclosed area of the island chain .
As is the case with most GMOs , the mosquitoes have not been tested for long-term safety , either in regards to their effects on humans or the local ecosystem .
The mosquitoes were originally created through a $ 4.1 million grant by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ GMO mosquitoes of the Anopheles albimanus species .
The EPA believes they are safe , but environmental activists aren ’ t so sure .
“ We have repeatedly asked for Oxitec to work with us to prove the technology is safe , ” Barry Wray , executive director of the Florida Keys Environmental Coalition , said in a statement in 2018 after Oxitec applied for its second permit .
“ Instead of receiving Oxitec ’ s cooperation to provide this confidence , we have witnessed a pattern of avoidance , misrepresentations , obfuscations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ persuade the regulatory and community stakeholders to proceed with what is truly a poorly designed experiment on our public and ecosystems , ” Wray said .
The Texas releases aren ’ t scheduled to happen some time in 2021 , but the Florida ones could happen sooner .
Despite the presumably positive intentions of the mosquitoes to combat disease , there is much doubt of whether the experiment will be effective or not , along with potential health and environmental ramifications of releasing a novel organism into an ecosystem .
report this ad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these males mated with females , the offspring would die .
And therefore the overall population size of the mosquitoes would decline.
” said Yale professor Jeffrey Powell .
That didn ’ t appear to go as planned in practice , Powell added .
Recently , scientists at Yale and other universities found that hybrids of the GMO mosquitoes and native mosquitoes were produced in Brazil , where millions of them were released by the aforementioned company , meaning some offspring were not sterile as expected .
In other words , the jury @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will backfire or not .
The mosquitoes haven ’ t been tested for long-term safety or environmental impact , and they may actually be causing native mosquito populations to become stronger and more menacing in the long run .
“ What we found was unexpected .
Unpredicted , ” Powell said .
“ We don ’ t know what the effect of having this hybrid population is , ” “ These could be stronger mosquitoes , harder to control .

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Former Microsoft Founder Bill Gates has been interviewed extensively in the news recently, mostly about his viewpoints on the ongoing coronavirus situation, which ultimately involve his professed plans to “vaccinate virtually the entire world population.”
Gates has said that he will need legal protection from governments should his plan go the way he anticipates, and has also estimated that hundreds of thousands of people may experience adverse events from the vaccine.
Despite these concerns, the industry and Gates continue to push on undeterred.
Gates has also donated millions of dollars to several other wide-ranging causes, many of which have drawn controversy from those who believe his influence goes way too far.
In recent years Gates has donated millions of dollars to outfit small farmers with genetically engineered seeds, invested in a project to create lab grown meat from GMO yeast, and has even worked with Harvard University on a project to block out the sun’s rays using geoengineering, according to a report from Forbes.com.
Now, it has come to light that Gates has also funded GMO mosquitoes, which have been given the go-ahead by the United States EPA be released in two states despite previous reports of unintended consequences from Yale University and other scientists.
Report: Gates Foundation Funded GMO Mosquitoes Approved for Release in Two States
According to a “fact checking” report from USA Today released earlier this year, alternative media reports of a forthcoming GMO mosquito release in two states have proven to be true.
The release, which will be conducted by Bill Gates funded company Oxitec, has been granted an “experimental use permit” to release the novel GMO mosquitoes in the Florida Keys and Harris County, Texas, where Houston is located.
“To meet today’s public health challenges head-on, the nation needs to facilitate innovation and advance the science around new tools and approaches to better protect the health of all Americans,” a news release from the EPA said.
The permit will last for two years and will require the British company to monitor and sample the new population of novel GMO mosquitoes.
Previous attempts to release the lab-created insects have been met with opposition in Monroe County, Florida (the Florida Keys), where city officials ultimately voted against them.
But a vote in the Florida Keys earlier this August by a tally of 4-1 allowed for the release of millions of genetically modified mosquitoes in a yet-to-be-disclosed area of the island chain.
Are GMO Mosquitoes Actually Safe?
As is the case with most GMOs, the mosquitoes have not been tested for long-term safety, either in regards to their effects on humans or the local ecosystem.
The mosquitoes were originally created through a $4.1 million grant by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which led to a new strain of male GMO mosquitoes of the Anopheles albimanus species.
The EPA believes they are safe, but environmental activists aren’t so sure.
“We have repeatedly asked for Oxitec to work with us to prove the technology is safe,” Barry Wray, executive director of the Florida Keys Environmental Coalition, said in a statement in 2018 after Oxitec applied for its second permit.
“Instead of receiving Oxitec’s cooperation to provide this confidence, we have witnessed a pattern of avoidance, misrepresentations, obfuscations and using marketing and political influence to persuade the regulatory and community stakeholders to proceed with what is truly a poorly designed experiment on our public and ecosystems,” Wray said.
The Texas releases aren’t scheduled to happen some time in 2021, but the Florida ones could happen sooner.
Yale University Scientists Find “Unintended Effects” of First GMO Mosquito Experiment
Despite the presumably positive intentions of the mosquitoes to combat disease, there is much doubt of whether the experiment will be effective or not, along with potential health and environmental ramifications of releasing a novel organism into an ecosystem.
“The idea would be that when these males mated with females, the offspring would die. And therefore the overall population size of the mosquitoes would decline.” said Yale professor Jeffrey Powell.
That didn’t appear to go as planned in practice, Powell added.
Recently, scientists at Yale and other universities found that hybrids of the GMO mosquitoes and native mosquitoes were produced in Brazil, where millions of them were released by the aforementioned company, meaning some offspring were not sterile as expected.
In other words, the jury is still out on whether the experiment will backfire or not. The mosquitoes haven’t been tested for long-term safety or environmental impact, and they may actually be causing native mosquito populations to become stronger and more menacing in the long run.
“What we found was unexpected. Unpredicted,” Powell said.
“We don’t know what the effect of having this hybrid population is,” “These could be stronger mosquitoes, harder to control.
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althealthworks--2020-12-01--Farmer Conducts Experiment Using GMO and Non-GMO Corn, Discovers Sobering Truth That Animals Know an

Farmer Conducts Experiment Using GMO and Non-GMO Corn, Discovers Sobering Truth That Animals Know and Humans Don’t

The genetically engineered food experiment began in the mid-1990s and continues unabated to this day , with Bayer recently taking over Monsanto and pumping billions of dollars into its new American GMO division .
But while the GMO food experiment has been highly profitable for the lab technicians who created it , as well as the toxic , synthetic pesticide industry , the question of what it ’ s doing to our bodies , specifically our internal organs , remains etched in the minds of independent researchers who have studied the crops extensively ( GMOs do not undergo safety testing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ funded by the industry ) .
While critics continue to point out the dozens and dozens of studies showing GMOs and Roundup are capable of causing extensive harm , others are busy conducting experiments of their own to show how obvious the problem really is , according to the some members of the animal kingdom at least .
Recently the Institute for Responsible Technology , a research organization dedicated to educating on the oft-overlooked dangers of genetically engineered crops , posted the results of a farmer ’ s experiment on their Facebook page @ @ @ @ @ @ @ IRT founder and best-selling author Jeffrey M. Smith , left two bags of corn , one GMO and one non-GMO , in a work room .
The mice broke into both bags , but quickly stopped eating after taking a few bites of the GMO corn .
“ They just took a nibble from one of the kernels of this and never came back to eat it , ” Smith said .
“ They devoured the non-GMO corn.
” According to Smith , many different animals including squirrels , geese , elk , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , buffalo and chickens have all been observed avoiding GMO corn in the past .
It ’ s a trend that Bayer , Monsanto and the GMO industry have done their best to avoid discussing , but many farmers , including Iowa pig farmer Jerry Rosman , have noticed that animals forced to eat GMO corn and soy have suffered abnormalities , including serious reproductive issues .
“ What is it about this corn that would make them not want to eat it ?
” Smith asks in a video posted to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Well if it ’ s genetically engineered as most corn is , it produces an insecticide called Bt toxin which can poke holes in an insects guts to kill them , ” he continued .
“ And it was found to cause damage in mice and rats and also human cells.
” Aside from the Bt toxin , which is incorporated into the the cells of GMO plants , genetically engineered corn , which makes up over 90 % of the U.S. supply despite it being banned around the world , is sprayed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the corn may have even more potentially harmful substances as well , including formaldehyde , Gamma-Zein , a novel allergen found in GMO corn and not others , and even potentially cadaverine , a substance linked to the rotting smell of dead bodies , Smith said .
While the experiment by Smith ’ s farmer friend was far from controlled clinical research , it does serve as a potential red flag as to the importance of being connected to the sources of our food , and using our instincts to buy what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our families .
“ So we can get humans up to the level of animals , so that if we don ’ t have the sixth sense , let ’ s find out what ’ s wrong with this corn , why we shouldn ’ t eat it , ” Smith said .
“ What we can tell others about it and how is it that this dangerous stuff got on the market.
” Watch Smith ’ s full presentation on the experiment below : Thanks for reading !
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The genetically engineered food experiment began in the mid-1990s and continues unabated to this day, with Bayer recently taking over Monsanto and pumping billions of dollars into its new American GMO division.
But while the GMO food experiment has been highly profitable for the lab technicians who created it, as well as the toxic, synthetic pesticide industry, the question of what it’s doing to our bodies, specifically our internal organs, remains etched in the minds of independent researchers who have studied the crops extensively (GMOs do not undergo safety testing past 90 days and many studies are funded by the industry).
While critics continue to point out the dozens and dozens of studies showing GMOs and Roundup are capable of causing extensive harm, others are busy conducting experiments of their own to show how obvious the problem really is, according to the some members of the animal kingdom at least.
Farmer Finds Animals Won’t Touch GMO Corn
Recently the Institute for Responsible Technology, a research organization dedicated to educating on the oft-overlooked dangers of genetically engineered crops, posted the results of a farmer’s experiment on their Facebook page.
The farmer, a friend of IRT founder and best-selling author Jeffrey M. Smith, left two bags of corn, one GMO and one non-GMO, in a work room.
The mice broke into both bags, but quickly stopped eating after taking a few bites of the GMO corn.
“They just took a nibble from one of the kernels of this and never came back to eat it,” Smith said. “They devoured the non-GMO corn.”
According to Smith, many different animals including squirrels, geese, elk, deer, raccoons, mice, rats, buffalo and chickens have all been observed avoiding GMO corn in the past.
It’s a trend that Bayer, Monsanto and the GMO industry have done their best to avoid discussing, but many farmers, including Iowa pig farmer Jerry Rosman, have noticed that animals forced to eat GMO corn and soy have suffered abnormalities, including serious reproductive issues.
“What is it about this corn that would make them not want to eat it?” Smith asks in a video posted to the IRT’s Facebook page.
“Well if it’s genetically engineered as most corn is, it produces an insecticide called Bt toxin which can poke holes in an insects guts to kill them,” he continued. “And it was found to cause damage in mice and rats and also human cells.”
Aside from the Bt toxin, which is incorporated into the the cells of GMO plants, genetically engineered corn, which makes up over 90% of the U.S. supply despite it being banned around the world, is sprayed with cancer-causing Roundup.
According to Smith, the corn may have even more potentially harmful substances as well, including formaldehyde, Gamma-Zein, a novel allergen found in GMO corn and not others, and even potentially cadaverine, a substance linked to the rotting smell of dead bodies, Smith said.
While the experiment by Smith’s farmer friend was far from controlled clinical research, it does serve as a potential red flag as to the importance of being connected to the sources of our food, and using our instincts to buy what’s truly healthy for ourselves and our families.
“So we can get humans up to the level of animals, so that if we don’t have the sixth sense, let’s find out what’s wrong with this corn, why we shouldn’t eat it,” Smith said.
“What we can tell others about it and how is it that this dangerous stuff got on the market.”
Watch Smith’s full presentation on the experiment below:
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althealthworks--2020-12-01--Largest Pork Producer in the U.S. Now Owned by $22 Billion Chinese Meat Processing Company

The top producer of pork in the United States , the Smithfield Corporation of Smithfield , Virginia , is well known for its line of sausages , roasts , ribs , bacon and more .
These types of processed meats are favorites among United States customers , where they are widely consumed with Sunday breakfasts , at diners and breakfast spots across the country , and in other ways .
But what most people don ’ t realize is that Smithfield was purchased by WH Foods of China in 2013 , a company that raked in $ 22.3 billion in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ February 2020 report in the Virginian-Pilot , Smithfield does not disclose how much meat it sends to China .
But the company has been in the news recently for selling about 38.8 million pounds of pork to the country between July and September of last year .
The world ’ s top consumer of the meat , China saw its pig population decline 40 % in the last two years due to African swine fever .
Meanwhile , China continues to buy millions of pounds of American pork — all while factory farming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ American south .
In 2017 , drone footage discovered horrifying environmental damage at the largest pork farming facility in the United States – Smithfield Foods , Inc. Secret recordings shot an eagle-eye view of what seems like a four-times football-stadium sized “ lake ” full of blood .
Upon further investigation , it was discovered that it was urine and feces from the company ’ s pigs .
Secretly recorded by Mark Devries , this footage is a part of his investigative documentary on factory farming called “ Speciesism : The Movie.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is full of “ troubling revelations ” of society ’ s denial , ignorance and indifference towards the treatment of animals as well as our environment .
As shown in the secret footage , Smithfield seems unmoved by harsh criticisms of its practices .
The video shows a row of long buildings where pigs are jammed together , unable to even move .
Their feces and urine is flushed into an outside “ pool.
” But it ’ s not just the animals that suffer .
People pay a price for this practice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to tolerate the horrible smell from the factory .
It doesn ’ t just make people gag , it also carries health repercussions .
Communities around these factory farms are usually low-income families , who do not have the money or the resources to fight against a big corporation .
They have to live inside , without fresh air , with doors and windows shut .
Sometimes it sounds like it ’ s raining , but it is the factory sprayer .
Smithfield Foods ’ s response to the footage was brief @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the practices were done following regulation ; all the permits are available to public ; and that the farm appeared “ clean and well maintained.
” Does it look clean to you ?
Watch the segment about Smithfield Foods from the movie : The Agriculture Industry Has Been Drilling Holes in Live Cows ( Shocking Video ) “ You didn ’ t see that ” — Hidden Camera Exposes Horrible Secret of McDonald ’ s and Tyson ’ s Chicken Farming ( video ) Farmer Reveals : These 3 Claims on Chicken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first written in November 2017 and updated in February 2020 .

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The top producer of pork in the United States, the Smithfield Corporation of Smithfield, Virginia, is well known for its line of sausages, roasts, ribs, bacon and more. These types of processed meats are favorites among United States customers, where they are widely consumed with Sunday breakfasts, at diners and breakfast spots across the country, and in other ways.
But what most people don’t realize is that Smithfield was purchased by WH Foods of China in 2013, a company that raked in $22.3 billion in revenue in 2017.
According to a February 2020 report in the Virginian-Pilot, Smithfield does not disclose how much meat it sends to China.
But the company has been in the news recently for selling about 38.8 million pounds of pork to the country between July and September of last year. The world’s top consumer of the meat, China saw its pig population decline 40% in the last two years due to African swine fever.
Meanwhile, China continues to buy millions of pounds of American pork — all while factory farming operations mercilessly pollute the landscapes of the American south.
Smithfield Foods Farm Exposed
In 2017, drone footage discovered horrifying environmental damage at the largest pork farming facility in the United States – Smithfield Foods, Inc. Secret recordings shot an eagle-eye view of what seems like a four-times football-stadium sized “lake” full of blood.
Upon further investigation, it was discovered that it was urine and feces from the company’s pigs.
Secretly recorded by Mark Devries, this footage is a part of his investigative documentary on factory farming called “Speciesism: The Movie.” According to the movie review, it is full of “troubling revelations” of society’s denial, ignorance and indifference towards the treatment of animals as well as our environment.
As shown in the secret footage, Smithfield seems unmoved by harsh criticisms of its practices.
The video shows a row of long buildings where pigs are jammed together, unable to even move. Their feces and urine is flushed into an outside “pool.”
But it’s not just the animals that suffer. People pay a price for this practice too.
“…The pit will fill up, so it has to be emptied. And it’s emptied by spraying the liquid waste…If you are familiar with a garden sprayer, they are gigantic versions of that. They are making droplets of fine mist out of this liquid waste and that can drift downwind into the neighboring communities,” explains Dr. Steve Wing of University of North Carolina.
People living around the farm have to tolerate the horrible smell from the factory. It doesn’t just make people gag, it also carries health repercussions.
“There are a number of studies of asthma and asthma symptoms particularly in children near these facilities. Among adults there are reports of several types of upper respiratory symptoms. These pollutants are affecting blood pressure,” Dr. Wing said.
Communities around these factory farms are usually low-income families, who do not have the money or the resources to fight against a big corporation. They have to live inside, without fresh air, with doors and windows shut. Sometimes it sounds like it’s raining, but it is the factory sprayer.
“Children are being made sick…animals are being abused, and everyday people’s lives are ruined by the stench of cesspools in their backyards. Thousands of lakes of toxic waste must be among the most bizarre and disturbing environmental phenomena that I have ever confronted and they’ve been kept well hidden from the public for long enough,” said Speciesism: The Movie director Mark Devries.
Smithfield Foods’s response to the footage was brief and emotionless.
The company said all of the practices were done following regulation; all the permits are available to public; and that the farm appeared “clean and well maintained.”
Does it look clean to you?
Watch the segment about Smithfield Foods from the movie:
More farms exposed:
The Agriculture Industry Has Been Drilling Holes in Live Cows (Shocking Video)
“You didn’t see that” — Hidden Camera Exposes Horrible Secret of McDonald’s and Tyson’s Chicken Farming (video)
Farmer Reveals: These 3 Claims on Chicken Labels are Basically Meaningless
This article was first written in November 2017 and updated in February 2020.
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althealthworks--2020-12-01--Genetically Modified Impossible Burger Tests Positive for High Levels of Monsanto’s Glyphosate

As millions of people seek alternatives to meat in hopes of cutting back on consumption , the plant-based burger sector has seized the opportunity to become one of the fastest-growing new players in the food industry .
Creating “ beef ” patties out of a variety of plant-based ingredients , many of these companies have managed to creates textures to real beef burgers .
The Impossible Burger company is perhaps the most famous in this department , but the ingredient it uses to achieve its signature texture and appearance is heme , also known as soy leghemoglobin , or SLH @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be made from genetically modified ( GMO ) soy , according to a new report from the Moms Across America website .
While many people view the Impossible Burger as a healthier choice compared to regular beef , they are neglecting to mention that the aforementioned ingredient , GMO soy , has been linked to organic damage in lab animals , according to the MAM lab results .
Now , the burger is also being exposed for its surprisingly high levels of one of the most controversial cancer-linked substances found on our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ingredient in Monsanto and Bayer ’ s best-selling Roundup weedkiller .
In 2015 , the top cancer research body of the IARC reviewed literature on glyphosate and declared it a “ probable human carcinogen , ” a claim that Monsanto denied .
But recent court cases have seen multiple plaintiffs awarded huge sums of money , proving to juries that this chemical led to cancer forming in their bodies .
The Impossible Burger is currently enjoying record sales at Gelson ’ s Market in California , select New York locations , and many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ consumers scrambling to buy the trendy meat substitute product and the toppings to go with it .
But this hunger for the Impossible Burger is being offset by the latest lab test results from Moms Across America : the Impossible Burger tested 11 times higher for glyphosate weedkiller residue than its competitor Beyond Burger , and that ’ s to say nothing of the fact that it has major ties to both the Bill Gates Foundation and Monsanto itself .
Zen Honeycutt , the executive director of Moms Across America , said following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lab results she was especially concerned because many people still falsely believe the burger is a healthy option .
“ I am gravely concerned that consumers are being misled to believe the Impossible Burger is healthy , ” she said .
According to her organization ’ s lab tests , the Impossible Burger tested at 11.3 parts per billion ( ppb ) of glyphosate , compared with just 1 ppb for the Beyond Meat Burger .
Just 0.1 ppb of glyphosate has been shown to alter the gene function of over 4,000 genes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ severe organ damage in rats .
Adding to the confusion , the GMO , glyphosate-laced Impossible Burger was recently prominently featured at the Natural Products Expo West .
In other words , most people still have no idea what they ’ re buying .
Prior to its widespread adoption on store shelves , the Impossible Burger company relied on scientists with ties to the Gates Foundation , Monsanto , and other biotechnology giants before the FDA rendered its decision on its main GMO ingredient ’ s alleged safety .
Even the FDA was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Impossible Burger ’ s main GMO ingredient .
The FDA said arguments submitted by the company “ do not establish safety of SLH ( soy leghemoglobin ) for consumption , according to Moms Across America .
The company decided ignore the FDA and sell the Impossible Burger to the public anyway .
Dr. Michael Hansen of Consumers Union , a division of Consumers Reports , is deeply concerned about the health ramifications for the millions of people who are consuming it .
report this ad “ Modified soy leghemoglobin has never been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Yet , Impossible Foods introduced this genetically-engineered protein into the marketplace with no real data and despite the FDA having serious concerns about its safety .
“ It is outrageous , ” he said .
Thanks for reading !
To see the full lab test results from Moms Across America , click here .
This article was first written in October 2019 and updated in July 2020 .

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As millions of people seek alternatives to meat in hopes of cutting back on consumption, the plant-based burger sector has seized the opportunity to become one of the fastest-growing new players in the food industry.
Creating “beef” patties out of a variety of plant-based ingredients, many of these companies have managed to creates textures to real beef burgers.
The Impossible Burger company is perhaps the most famous in this department, but the ingredient it uses to achieve its signature texture and appearance is heme, also known as soy leghemoglobin, or SLH.
This particular ingredient just so happens to be made from genetically modified (GMO) soy, according to a new report from the Moms Across America website.
While many people view the Impossible Burger as a healthier choice compared to regular beef, they are neglecting to mention that the aforementioned ingredient, GMO soy, has been linked to organic damage in lab animals, according to the MAM lab results.
Now, the burger is also being exposed for its surprisingly high levels of one of the most controversial cancer-linked substances found on our food today: glyphosate, the main ingredient in Monsanto and Bayer’s best-selling Roundup weedkiller.
Impossible Burger Tests Positive for High Levels of Carcinogen
In 2015, the top cancer research body of the IARC reviewed literature on glyphosate and declared it a “probable human carcinogen,” a claim that Monsanto denied.
But recent court cases have seen multiple plaintiffs awarded huge sums of money, proving to juries that this chemical led to cancer forming in their bodies.
The Impossible Burger is currently enjoying record sales at Gelson’s Market in California, select New York locations, and many other stores across the country, with consumers scrambling to buy the trendy meat substitute product and the toppings to go with it.
But this hunger for the Impossible Burger is being offset by the latest lab test results from Moms Across America: the Impossible Burger tested 11 times higher for glyphosate weedkiller residue than its competitor Beyond Burger, and that’s to say nothing of the fact that it has major ties to both the Bill Gates Foundation and Monsanto itself.
Health Advocates “Gravely Concerned” by Widely Consumed GMO Impossible Burger
Zen Honeycutt, the executive director of Moms Across America, said following the release of her organization’s lab results she was especially concerned because many people still falsely believe the burger is a healthy option.
“I am gravely concerned that consumers are being misled to believe the Impossible Burger is healthy,” she said.
According to her organization’s lab tests, the Impossible Burger tested at 11.3 parts per billion (ppb) of glyphosate, compared with just 1 ppb for the Beyond Meat Burger.
Just 0.1 ppb of glyphosate has been shown to alter the gene function of over 4,000 genes in the livers, kidneys and causes severe organ damage in rats.
Adding to the confusion, the GMO, glyphosate-laced Impossible Burger was recently prominently featured at the Natural Products Expo West. In other words, most people still have no idea what they’re buying.
Prior to its widespread adoption on store shelves, the Impossible Burger company relied on scientists with ties to the Gates Foundation, Monsanto, and other biotechnology giants before the FDA rendered its decision on its main GMO ingredient’s alleged safety.
Even the FDA was not able to establish the safety of the Impossible Burger’s main GMO ingredient.
The FDA said arguments submitted by the company “do not establish safety of SLH (soy leghemoglobin) for consumption, according to Moms Across America.
The company decided ignore the FDA and sell the Impossible Burger to the public anyway.
Dr. Michael Hansen of Consumers Union, a division of Consumers Reports, is deeply concerned about the health ramifications for the millions of people who are consuming it.
report this ad“Modified soy leghemoglobin has never been part of the human diet before.
“Yet, Impossible Foods introduced this genetically-engineered protein into the marketplace with no real data and despite the FDA having serious concerns about its safety.
“It is outrageous,” he said.
Thanks for reading! To see the full lab test results from Moms Across America, click here. This article was first written in October 2019 and updated in July 2020.
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althealthworks--2020-12-02--Non-Organic Raisins Named the Dirtiest Produce Item in the United States, Over 99% Test Positive for

Non-Organic Raisins Named the Dirtiest Produce Item in the United States, Over 99% Test Positive for Toxic, Synthetic Pesticides

The world of healthy food is an exciting one , but it can also be fraught with pitfalls , especially in the case of United States grown produce and packaged foods , where genetically modified foods are the norm and toxic , synthetic pesticide use has risen dramatically in recent decades .
In order to inform consumers on the dangers of some of the most toxic foods available on grocery stores today , the Environmental Working Group ( EWG ) releases its popular ‘ Clean Fifteen ’ and ‘ Dirty Dozen ’ lists each year , highlighting the foods that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t always have the ability to buy 100 % organic .
While this year ’ s list has come and gone with relatively little fanfare due to the financial and food crunch brought on by the coronavirus situation , there ’ s one piece of information that appears to have slipped the public consciousness in 2020 : the presence of highly toxic , synthetic pesticides on one of the country ’ s favorite children ’ s snacks , non-organic raisins .
According to this year ’ s list , the top @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are the usual suspects : non-organic strawberries , spinach , kale , nectarines and apples , the latter of which are banned through the European Union because of the presence of toxic pesticides that are not allowed overseas .
As potentially toxic as these foods are , non-organic raisins have them all beat , according to a press release from the EWG on this year ’ s Dirty Dozen .
“ If we included raisins in our calculations , they would be number one on the Dirty Dozen , ” said EWG Toxicologist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the release .
“ Although raisins are a popular snack , consumers concerned about their pesticide consumption may want to consider buying fresh or frozen produce from our Clean Fifteen list instead.
” The press release stated that “ almost every sample of non-organic raisins tested by the USDA – 99 percent – had residues of at least two pesticides , as did 91 percent of organic raisins.
” Raisins were included in this year ’ Shopper ’ s Guide after the USDA tested them for the first time since 2007 .
Making @ @ @ @ @ @ @ immense popularity of these pesticide-laced snacks , especially among developing bodies and minds : children under the age consume a total of about 208 million pounds of raisins each year , according to Zion Market Research .
This accounts for half of all raisin consumption in the U.S. Less than two-thirds of raisins are eaten as ingredients in other foods , market research shows , while the rest are eaten as stand-alone snacks .
Despite the widespread popularity of non-organic raisins , the EWG has found that consumers prefer organic raisins whenever possible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alternative , the EWG recommends buying organic prunes , which USDA tests showed had much lower pesticide residues than either conventional or organic raisins .
Among the pesticides found on both organic and non-organic raisins were chlorpyrifos , an insecticide that can harm the brain and nervous system in children at even low levels , the EWG said .
This pesticide was detected on 34 out of 670 samples of conventional raisins , and 5 out of 86 samples of organic raisins .
The state of California recently banned all uses of chlorpyrifos @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to both children and farmworkers .
For more information , check out the full press release by clicking on this link .

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The world of healthy food is an exciting one, but it can also be fraught with pitfalls, especially in the case of United States grown produce and packaged foods, where genetically modified foods are the norm and toxic, synthetic pesticide use has risen dramatically in recent decades.
In order to inform consumers on the dangers of some of the most toxic foods available on grocery stores today, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) releases its popular ‘Clean Fifteen’ and ‘Dirty Dozen’ lists each year, highlighting the foods that consumers should choose and/or avoid if they don’t always have the ability to buy 100% organic.
While this year’s list has come and gone with relatively little fanfare due to the financial and food crunch brought on by the coronavirus situation, there’s one piece of information that appears to have slipped the public consciousness in 2020: the presence of highly toxic, synthetic pesticides on one of the country’s favorite children’s snacks, non-organic raisins.
Non-Organic Raisins Test Positive for High Levels of Pesticides
According to this year’s list, the top five pesticide-soaked fruits and vegetables to avoid are the usual suspects: non-organic strawberries, spinach, kale, nectarines and apples, the latter of which are banned through the European Union because of the presence of toxic pesticides that are not allowed overseas.
As potentially toxic as these foods are, non-organic raisins have them all beat, according to a press release from the EWG on this year’ s Dirty Dozen.
“If we included raisins in our calculations, they would be number one on the Dirty Dozen,” said EWG Toxicologist Thomas Galligan, Ph.D, according to the release.
“Although raisins are a popular snack, consumers concerned about their pesticide consumption may want to consider buying fresh or frozen produce from our Clean Fifteen list instead.”
The press release stated that “almost every sample of non-organic raisins tested by the USDA – 99 percent – had residues of at least two pesticides, as did 91 percent of organic raisins.”
Raisins were included in this year’ Shopper’s Guide after the USDA tested them for the first time since 2007.
Making the information even more crucial is the immense popularity of these pesticide-laced snacks, especially among developing bodies and minds: children under the age consume a total of about 208 million pounds of raisins each year, according to Zion Market Research.
This accounts for half of all raisin consumption in the U.S.
Less than two-thirds of raisins are eaten as ingredients in other foods, market research shows, while the rest are eaten as stand-alone snacks.
Despite the widespread popularity of non-organic raisins, the EWG has found that consumers prefer organic raisins whenever possible.
For those looking for a healthier alternative, the EWG recommends buying organic prunes, which USDA tests showed had much lower pesticide residues than either conventional or organic raisins.
Among the pesticides found on both organic and non-organic raisins were chlorpyrifos, an insecticide that can harm the brain and nervous system in children at even low levels, the EWG said. This pesticide was detected on 34 out of 670 samples of conventional raisins, and 5 out of 86 samples of organic raisins.
The state of California recently banned all uses of chlorpyrifos because of the immense risks it poses to both children and farmworkers.
For more information, check out the full press release by clicking on this link.
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althealthworks--2020-12-02--The Truth About Almond Milk: Industry Insider’s Shocking Admission.

There ’ s no way to sugar coat this : mass-produced dairy products are simply a mucus-causing , disease-fueling cocktail marketed as the would-be saviors to fight osteoporosis .
For many of us , almond milk seems like the perfect replacement .
It turns out it may not be the case , at least considering the way commercial almond milks are being made .
While almond milk has gained a solid reputation as a healthy planted-based alternative , there are more than a few things you need to know about this beverage that most consumers are still not aware of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ marketed and advertised .
All of which of course beg the question : shouldn ’ t this product actually be called almond water instead ?
How Many Almonds Are Actually in Your Almond Milk ?
Although almond milk does not necessarily have the harmful cocktail of antibiotics , growth hormones , and the health hazards of factory farming , it turns out it actually offers very little in terms of true nutritional value .
If you ’ re currently drinking a glass of fresh almond milk , you may want to put it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you : it turns out that a half gallon carton of almond milk contains less than handful of almonds .
To be precise : one analysis of UK almond milk brand Alpro revealed that almonds only make up 2 % of the total drink .
And when it comes to big brands in the U.S. whose bottom lines are skyrocketing , the formulations might not be a whole lot different : one spokesperson for the Almond Board of California said that ingredient combinations are “ pretty similar ” among UK and US almond @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
You read correctly , only 2 % of almond milk is almonds .
I think a more appropriate term should be “ colored water that may contain a hint of almond.
” But at least it doesn ’ t have any of the deadly side effects of massed produced dairy products , you might say .
Yeah , but it offers very little else .
It even robs almond milk of the main reason why almonds are so amazing : they ’ re an amazing vegetarian source of protein .
If almond @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s just an illusion of a “ healthy drink ” stuffed full of synthetic vitamins the body can barely even process .
If this were only one rogue almond producer cutting corners , this would not be such a big issue .
However , when contacted by multiple news outlets , almond growers and processors have revealed that this 2 % ration recipe is the industry standard across the board .
How Almond Milk Stacks Up to Regular Almonds The short answer is that almond milk simply doesn ’ t stack up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that a standard serving of almonds contains roughly 160 calories .
A whole cup of almond milk ?
Just a measly 30 calories , since it doesn ’ t have a whole lot of actual substance to it .
And when it comes to the selling point of protein it ’ s simply depressing .
A standard serving of almonds holds 6 grams protein and 14 grams of healthy fat .
A cup of almond milk , on the other hand , only has 1 gram of protein and 2.5 grams of healthy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get the same nutritional value as a single serving of almonds from almond milk you would have to drink roughly a carton instead of one cup .
No one loves almond milk that much .
In fact , mass produced almond milk needs a moniker more worthy of its ingredients : multivitamin water with illusions of grandeur .
I ’ d suggest sticking to local artisanal smoothie bars , health food stores and raw food places that actually make their own almond milk on site .
Alternatively , if you have the right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you can make your own almond milk at home rather quickly .
The standard online ratio for most online almond milk recipes : one cup of almonds per half gallon .
report this adSounds way better than just 2 % , right ?
This article was submitted by Edgar Valderrama .
If you ’ re looking for a better way to drink almond milk you can also check out this simple recipe for a deliciously healthy probiotic almond milk here .

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There’s no way to sugar coat this: industrialized, pasteurized and GMO-fed dairy products are far from ideal when it comes to health. For many of us, almond milk seems like the perfect replacement.
It turns out it may not be the case, at least considering the way commercial almond milks are being made.
While almond milk has gained a solid reputation as a healthy planted-based alternative, there are more than a few things you need to know about this beverage that most consumers are still not aware of because of the way the product is marketed and advertised.
All of which of course beg the question: shouldn’t this product actually be called almond water instead?
Most almond milks contain very little actual almonds according to one industry insider. Many also contain carrageenan to add to the drink’s thickness which has been linked to digestive problems and more.
How Many Almonds Are Actually in Your Almond Milk?
Although almond milk does not necessarily have the harmful cocktail of antibiotics, growth hormones, and the health hazards of factory farming, it turns out it actually offers very little in terms of true nutritional value.
If you’re currently drinking a glass of fresh almond milk, you may want to put it down, because this may actually infuriate you: it turns out that a half gallon carton of almond milk contains less than handful of almonds.
To be precise: one analysis of UK almond milk brand Alpro revealed that almonds only make up 2% of the total drink.
And when it comes to big brands in the U.S. whose bottom lines are skyrocketing, the formulations might not be a whole lot different: one spokesperson for the Almond Board of California said that ingredient combinations are “pretty similar” among UK and US almond milks in this article from Business Insider.
You read correctly, only 2% of almond milk is almonds. I think a more appropriate term should be “colored water that may contain a hint of almond.”
But at least it doesn’t have any of the deadly side effects of massed produced dairy products, you might say.
Yeah, but it offers very little else.
It even robs almond milk of the main reason why almonds are so amazing: they’re an amazing vegetarian source of protein. If almond milk has basically no almonds, it’s just an illusion of a “healthy drink” stuffed full of synthetic vitamins the body can barely even process.
If this were only one rogue almond producer cutting corners, this would not be such a big issue. However, when contacted by multiple news outlets, almond growers and processors have revealed that this 2% ration recipe is the industry standard across the board.
How Almond Milk Stacks Up to Regular Almonds
The short answer is that almond milk simply doesn’t stack up to regular almonds.
One study revealed that a standard serving of almonds contains roughly 160 calories. A whole cup of almond milk? Just a measly 30 calories, since it doesn’t have a whole lot of actual substance to it.
And when it comes to the selling point of protein it’s simply depressing. A standard serving of almonds holds 6 grams protein and 14 grams of healthy fat.
A cup of almond milk, on the other hand, only has 1 gram of protein and 2.5 grams of healthy fat.
In other words, to get the same nutritional value as a single serving of almonds from almond milk you would have to drink roughly a carton instead of one cup.
No one loves almond milk that much.
In fact, mass produced almond milk needs a moniker more worthy of its ingredients: multivitamin water with illusions of grandeur.
Where to Find Real Almond Milk
I’d suggest sticking to local artisanal smoothie bars, health food stores and raw food places that actually make their own almond milk on site. Alternatively, if you have the right hardware (most blenders work), you can make your own almond milk at home rather quickly.
The standard online ratio for most online almond milk recipes: one cup of almonds per half gallon.
Sounds way better than just 2%, right?
This article was written by guest writer Edgar Valderrama.
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