Monday, August 30, 2010

New Health Canada And FDA Studies Support BPA Safety

"As part of its research commitment on bisphenol A (BPA), Health Canada released today the results of a new survey of BPA exposure levels in a variety of soft drink and beer products."

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Saturday, August 28, 2010

CBC News - Health - Black rice beats blueberry antioxidants

"Blueberries are a well-known source of antioxidants, but black rice bran is better, according to scientists reporting to the national meeting of the American Chemical Society in Boston." 

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Black Rice Is Cheap Way to Get Antioxidants

Black Rice Is Cheap Way to Get Antioxidants

Monday, August 23, 2010

Fewer healthy antioxidants in bottled tea: study

Fewer healthy antioxidants in bottled tea: study

Eating More Green Leafy Veg Like Spinach And Cabbage Could Lower Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes

"Researchers from Leicester University in the UK who analyzed pooled data from six studies examining links between fruit and vegetable consumption and type 2 diabetes suggest that increasing daily intake of green leafy vegetables such as spinach, cabbage, cauliflower and broccoli, could significantly lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and should be investigated further."

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Sunday, August 22, 2010

A supplier in egg recall has history of violations

"Two Iowa farms that together recalled more than half a billion potentially tainted eggs this month share close ties, including suppliers of chickens and feed."

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