Fructose and Semantics – Natural (processed) Born (man-made) Killer (killer)

A current media blitz would have you believe that fructose, specifically high fructose corn syrup (HFCS for short) is not only “healthy in moderation” just like any caloric sweetener but is also chemically the same as table sugar to your body.  Both statements are flat out wrong and misleading.  Sort of like a publicists spin […]

the toxicity of food

Back during WWI and WWII the American government promoted “Victory Gardens” to reduce the pressure on public food supply.  The gardens were also considered a “morale booster” by enabling the citizen to feel empowered by contributing to the war effort.  This movement even found its way to Eleanor Roosevelt and the White House grounds.  Today, […]

The Dirt on Dirt

The soil that we depend on to plant our crops and sustain life through plant growth and oxygen production is being quickly destroyed.  Soil degradation may be one of the most important issues facing our world in the coming years.  By the year 2030 estimates show the population exceeding 8.3 billion, that is of concern […]