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When Ice Cream Won’t Melt in the Sun…

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Call us old fashioned… But an ice cream sandwich should melt in the sun. Especially after you leave it outside for an hour in 100 degree weather. That’s not the case with Walmart’s Great Value brand.

And if you’re still chowing down on fake foods, you have to see this…

The following video from Consumer Reports reveals how the use of gums and other food processed food additives are making what we eat seem less like food… And more like science experiments.… Read More

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Five Ways Selenium Can Help Save Your Health

In All Health Watch, Diet and Nutrition, Featured Article, Top 5's

Selenium is an essential mineral. Your body needs it to function. It protects your cells—and DNA—from free radical damage. But you may not be getting enough.

Selenium levels in soil vary from region to region. Concentrations of it are higher in the Midwest and Western areas of the U.S. than the South and Northeast.1

Poor soil quality and gastrointestinal illnesses put you at risk for low selenium levels.… Read More

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The Real Victim in Your Diet

In All Health Watch, Cancer, Diabetes, Diet and Nutrition, Featured Article

Salt has been named the enemy in diets since the early 1900s.1

The FDA says to not consume more than 2,300 mg a day.2 But they want to cut that number to 1,500 mg. Some doctors suggest lower intakes for certain groups of people. This includes African Americans, people with high blood pressure, and anyone older than 50.

It might seem like a smart move at first… But the truth is they’re giving this vital mineral a bad rap.… Read More