They’re everywhere. They promise to give you a boost without bottoming you out. And, best of all, they come in an easily carried 2-oz plastic bottle. I’m sure you’ve seen them, they’re the 5-Hour Energy Shots. But are they really worth shelling out $1.50? [...]
In a race to the finish, it’s usually anyone’s game. The margin between winning and losing might only be seconds. And when seconds count, even the smallest detail can make a difference. While training best determines success, athletes also have something else they can turn to for an extra edge. And it’s not a new medication–it’s something we’ve been using for thousands of years. [...]
In observation of earth day, this series of organic foods posts will end. Part 1 explored the effects organic foods have on personal while Part 2 touched on the global health benefits of buying organic. But this question remains to be answered: for how long is organic farming sustainable? [...]
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Organic bananas are under appreciated. If I even glance at them in the store, my friends try to convince me that buying them would be pointless. “They have a peel,” they argue, “They’re naturally protected! Who cares if they were farmed with pesticides!?” From the consumer’s perspective, they make an entirely accurate point: the personal health benefits are negligible. But they’re not looking at the entire picture. Everyone, from producer to packager and on, is affected what types of foods we choose to buy. [...]
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My organic carrots and apples just didn’t taste as great after I heard about the salmonella outbreak at a plant owned by the Peanut Corporation of America. When I’d buy organic, images of sun-drenched fields, delicately handled produce, and smiling standard-minded workers usually came to mind. But after reading that plant at the center of the salmonella outbreak was organically certified, I had a hard time resurrecting the same happy images when I’d buy organic foods. [...]
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The New York Times recently reported that vitamin sales are climbing despite a stagnant economy. The article points to the high cost of pharmaceuticals and increased unemployment as the main reasons for consumers replacing their prescriptions with supplements and herbal remedies. [...]
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