Figs – One of the Worlds Healthiest Foods

If you are like me, you probably don’t eat figs very often.  They are just not one of those items that are readily available or talked about very much.  I like dried figs okay, but when I do eat them, I try to buy organic figs because commercially grown figs are usually treated with sulfur …

The Dangers of Somer Herbal and Dietary Supplements

There are a lot of different views about taking supplements.  Some physicians recommend that a multi-vitamin be added to your daily diet.  Others say that if you are eating a healthy diet there is no need for vitamins.  Depending on the vitamin, especially multi-vitamins, you may not be getting what you think you are.  I …

Is Your Pure Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Fake?

Is your extra-virgin olive oil fake?  According to the book by Tom Mueller called  Extra Virginity: The Sublime and Scandalous World of Olive Oil, it probably is.  According to him,  70% of the extra virgin olive oil sold is adulterated.  The most common form of adulteration comes from mixing extra virgin olive oil with cheaper, …

The Dangers of BPA and Where It is Lurking

In 2011, Bisphenol A, also known as BPA  was a big topic in the news about the risks connected with this product found in plastics and food packaging materials.  Studies showed it could cause a wild range of diseases such as reproductive system abnormalities, cancer, behavioral disorders, diabetes and cardiovascular disease.  In one study published …

Inside Your Food