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August 21, 2017 - Issue 4022


Controversy Over Fake Meat Burger Heats Up as Documents Reveal FDA Safety Concerns

Controversy Over Fake Meat Burger Heats Up as Documents Reveal FDA Safety Concerns

August 21, 2017

There's a reason the FDA has their doubts - its competitor has triggered all sorts of problems from nausea to cramps, diarrhea, vomiting and even death. Please be careful, just because Bill Gates is investing in it, it doesn't mean it's good for you.

Should You Eat Cactus Fruit for Betalain?

beetroot

August 21, 2017

A powerful compound called betalain, a natural plant pigment in an assortment of foods, including beets and cactus fruit (aka prickly pear), has been found to have several powerful effects on health on a cellular level, fighting cancer, hypertension and the inflammation implicated in so many other serious diseases.

All You Ever Wanted to Know About Bananas

banana

August 21, 2017

Bananas are an ancient crop, cultivated in tropical climates such as Central and South America. In the US, bananas have a rich history that goes back to the mid-1800s. There are numerous varieties many people in America aren't well acquainted with, as the Cavendish is the type that's easiest to market.