Big Myths Exploded
A Critical Scientific Review of The Anti GMO Argument
AcademicsReview.org provides in this link a point-by-point analysis of Jeffrey Smith’s claims against GMO foods and genetic engineering, holding each up to peer-reviewed, international science. The founders, two professors from the United States and Australia, invite other scientists to join the mission. They also report on the credentials of Jeffrey Smith -- one of the most vocal aniti-GMO voices in the world. Both links deserve your attention.
Human Salt Requirements
The human body requires between five and ten grams of salt a day. Humans need a daily intake of salt. Unlike other chemicals that the body requires, sodium chloride, or salt, cannot be reproduced by the body. If the human body goes for a long period of time without enough salt the body will desiccate and die. So, is it time to end the war on salt?
It's time to end the war on salt.
Is Salt Restriction Necessary?
What is salt?
Nutritional Quality of Organic Foods: A Systematic Review
On the basis of a systematic review of studies of satisfactory quality, there is no evidence of a difference in nutrient quality between organically and conventionally produced foodstuffs. The small differences in nutrient content detected are biologically plausible and mostly relate to differences in production methods. This is from an extensive report published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
300+ Health/Nutrition Essays
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