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DARK SECRETS: Your dark chocolate may contain lead and cadmium

2 days ago -

For people with a sweet tooth who are worried about their sugar intake, dark chocolate may seem like a healthier alternative to other sugary treats like cookies or milk chocolate.

After all, many studies have suggested that dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants that can help boost overall well-being. Additionally, dark chocolate contains relatively low levels of sugar.

The National Confectioners Association has even reported that more than 50 percent of survey takers ...

4 Science-backed benefits of dark chocolate for the brain

August 15, 2023 -

According to studies, foods that are rich in refined carbohydrates and/or added fats are like tobacco, meaning they trigger strong urges or cravings due to their effects on the brain. In fact, highly processed foods like white and milk chocolate have been found to cause the release of dopamine, the brain chemical associated with rewards and pleasure, at levels similar to nicotine and alcohol.

However, out of the many different types of chocolate (e.g., milk chocolate, ...

New York Supreme Court reinstates workers fired for being unvaccinated, with back pay

November 07, 2023 -

New York has one Supreme Court for each county.

Earlier in 2023, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced that his administration would not rehire employees who were fired because of their vaccination status. Meanwhile, at least 1,700 unvaccinated employees in NYC were fired early this year after the city adopted a vaccine mandate under former Mayor Bill de Blasio. Many of the workers who lost their jobs were firefighters and police officers.

Andrew Ansbro, president ...

CLEAN FOOD WATCH: 6 Foods that are likely to be contaminated with heavy metals

August 23, 2023 -

The move comes nearly two years after a shocking Congressional report found that baby food products from seven different companies contained significant levels of toxic metals, such as arsenic, cadmium, lead and mercury.

In the study, researchers found that infants 6 to 24 months and 24 to 60 months old are the most highly exposed to cadmium in common foodstuffs. The levels of cadmium in these products exceed the maximum tolerable intake level set by the Agency for Toxic ...

Drug and food shortages are here, and they will get a lot worse

June 15, 2023 -

(Article republished from EndOfTheAmericanDream.com)

The company anticipates running out of the children’s dose of the syphilis drug Bicillin L-A by the end of June, according to a letter Pfizer posted Tuesday on the Food and Drug Administration’s website. The company says it’s prioritizing production of larger doses of Bicillin L-A, which is recommended for pregnant people with syphilis because it is the only drug that can pass through the placenta and also treat the ...

Diva Don Lemon demanded from Elon’s X: A Cybertruck, $5M cash, and to be the first man to podcast from space – and MORE!

14 days ago -

(Article republished from TheNationalPulse.com)

The broadcaster, who made over $20M when he left CNN, wanted an $8 million salary with a $5 million upfront payment. Lemon also attempted to negotiate an equity stake in X and even have a say in the X policy regarding news material.

According to a document from his agent, Lemon demanded a private jet, a suite for him and his partner, and a company covered full-day of relaxation activities. Additionally, Lemon sought financial ...

Peaches, plums from HMC Farms recalled from grocery shelves due to listeria outbreak

November 26, 2023 -

In a statement, a spokesperson for HMC Farms announced that the company issued a voluntary recall of the fruits on November 17, citing the potential for them to be contaminated with listeria.

More than 10 batches of the farm's fruit were collected from states like Colorado, California, and Florida in recent days. Other states where people have been sickened or killed by the tainted fruits include Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, and Kansas.

The affected fruit batches ...

Super-subs: Boost your energy with these coffee substitutes

June 14, 2023 -

Rooibos

Native to South Africa, rooibos means "red bush" in the Afrikaans language. This fruity and slightly sweet tea often sold in either loose-leaf or bag form only takes 10 minutes to steep in hot water.

Rooibos also boasts a lower tannin content compared to coffee and tea. While tannins possess antioxidant properties, they also inhibit the amount of iron a person can absorb.Chicory root

Chicory can be ground, roasted and brewed as it is similar to coffee in taste ...

Phthalates and bisphenols now “widespread” in common food items, silently driving the chronic disease epidemic

January 18, 2024 -

A report from the nonprofit group Consumer Reports found these plasticizer chemicals in 84 out of 85 tested food items. These plasticizer chemicals are linked to Type-2 diabetes, infertility, immunosuppression, cancer, cardiovascular disorders, among many other chronic illnesses and conditions.Plasticizer chemicals are silently driving the chronic disease epidemic

Consumer Reports tested 85 common food items from 11 categories that included beverages, condiments, grains, ...

Boost your antioxidant intake with cinnamon, a versatile spice with a sweet and warm flavor profile

November 17, 2023 -

It's often associated with fall and Thanksgiving in the U.S. and is a common ingredient for various sweet and savory dishes around the world.What is cinnamon?

Cinnamon is a fragrant spice that is made by cutting the stems of cinnamon trees (Cinnamomum verum). The inner bark is removed and saved while the outer parts, which are too woody, are discarded.

The inner bark forms strips that curl into rolls when dried, forming the cinnamon sticks that you may already ...

Food shortages and inflation continue as “Bidenomics” SPECTACULARLY FAILS

September 07, 2023 -

"The economy is in the dump, and no matter how many times the media or President Joe Biden tells us how great we are doing, Americans are going to judge that for themselves by what they see in their wallets, their bank accounts and what the bill is every time they shop for food, appliances, cars, homes or anything else they may need to purchase," wrote Susan Duclos for All News Pipeline. (Related: Massive government spending is keeping inflation high, warns market expert....

9 Natural blood thinners you may already have at home

October 05, 2023 -

Cayenne pepper

Cayenne contains salicylate – a natural blood-thinning agent that’s valued for its anti-thrombosis effects. On top of that, it also contains capsaicin, which has been proven to possess lipid-lowering, anti-hypertensive, anti-diabetic and anti-obesity properties in several studies, as indicated in a study published in the Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences. For these reasons, cayenne is often taken in capsule form to promote cardiovascular health and blood ...

Bullets, batteries and more: 13 Bartering items to stock up on while preparing for the financial crash

17 days ago -

Sometimes, a financial crash can cause short-term suffering. However, there have also been times throughout history when financial collapse had worse outcomes. (h/t to AskAPrepper.com)

While humanity has yet to witness a crash that was serious enough to destabilize the government and society in North America, with the fragile nature of financial systems, it is something that may happen soon.

If you ever experience a financial crash that is severe enough to cause country-wide ...

Organic Amish farm raided, food seized after farmer pushed back against Fed overreach

January 12, 2024 -

Last Thursday, the Pennsylvania State Police could be seen serving a search warrant at the all-natural farm, which is situated in the village of Bird-in-Hand. A state police spokesperson said they were there to help with scene security and that the search was part of a DOA investigation.

Dozens of items were seized as part of the search, including everything from ice cream and chocolate milk to eggnog and sour cream.

Authorities claim that they were investigating ...

Cocoa prices rise to highest level in 45 years as poor weather diminishes outlook for harvests

November 14, 2023 -

Global cocoa supplies are tightening amid concerns that current cocoa production levels might not be enough to replenish global stocks to avoid a deficit that underpins lower prices.

In a recent report, the government of the Ivory Coast – the world's largest cocoa producer – reported that, from Oct. 1 to Nov. 5, Ivorian farmers were only able to ship 288,686 metric tons (318,222 tons) of cocoa to the country's ports. This is a decrease of a whopping 17.3 percent compared ...

Health Ranger Store donates $155K+ to food banks to help feed and nourish hungry Americans

May 04, 2023 -

In the video below, the Health Ranger displays three pallets of boxes all filled with numerous popular health food items from the Health Ranger Store, including 3,840 bottles of vitamin D3, valued at over $56,000; $11,000 worth of certified organic Superfood C powder containing acerola cherry, baobab, and camu camu berry; and 1,000 packages, worth about $30,000, of buffered vitamin C, which is easy on the stomach, does not come from China, and is non-GMO.

(Related: Check ...

ILLEGALS selling drugs and burgers in tent city at NYC’s Randalls Island

January 17, 2024 -

According to the New York Post, the tent city at the island has spilled out of the 2,000-bed site hurriedly constructed by city officials. Because of this, the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation (Parks Department) is in a continuing process of chasing away a group of illegals who continue to set up camp outside the facility. Every time the group is dispersed, it returns a little while later and begins selling burgers and blunts (marijuana-filled cigars).

"The ...

Study: Foods CONTAMINATED with toxic substances cause more than 13,000 CANCER cases each year in the U.S.

December 20, 2023 -

The study by researchers at Michigan State University (MSU) found that rice, wheat, leafy green vegetables, baby foods and dark chocolates with high heavy metal concentrations are connected to the thousands of cancer cases each year. Foods contaminated with metals such as lead and cadmium were linked to cases of bladder and lung cancer. Meanwhile, arsenic was linked to 7,000 cases of skin cancer.

Cadmium – a toxic metal found in nuts, potatoes, seeds, cereal grains, ...

Spice up sweet and savory dishes with nutmeg, a versatile spice that can help protect against free radical damage

November 29, 2023 -

Nutmeg is a versatile ingredient that can be used for both sweet and savory goods. It offers health benefits and contains antioxidants that can protect against free radical damage.Where does nutmeg come from?

Nutmeg comes from Myristica fragrans, a tropical evergreen tree indigenous to the Banda Islands in the Moluccas (Spice Islands) of Indonesia.

It's unclear exactly when nutmeg was first discovered, but experts say that as early as the 6th century A.D., nutmeg has ...