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9 Ways to Boost Your Body’s Natural Defenses – EcoWatch
Great advice, and some much-needed (as always!) common sense - No supplement, diet, or lifestyle modification — aside from social distancing and practicing proper hygiene — can protect you from developing COVID-19. The strategies outlined below may boost your immune...
13 Nearly Complete Protein Sources for Vegetarians and Vegans – EcoWatch
A very helpful list! - Animal products like beef, fish, dairy, and eggs contain enough of every one of these essential amino acids. Thus, they're considered complete proteins. However, many plant sources of protein are too low in or missing one or more of these...
Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ flow freely through Cape Fear River — and now its fish
Where our chemicals end up - FISH A STRIPED bass out of North Carolina’s Cape Fear River, and it’s likely you’ve just hoisted up a swimming vessel for PFAS, a family of long-lasting chemicals found in many consumer products and fire-fighting foams. Of the fish tested...
10 Evidence-Based Benefits of Green Tea – EcoWatch
More reasons to love green tea! - 1. Green Tea Contains Healthy Bioactive Compounds Green tea is more than just a hydrating beverage. The green tea plant contains a range of healthy compounds that make it into the final drink. Tea is rich in polyphenols, which are...
Eating fruit during pregnancy boosts babies’ brain development, new study confirms
More reason to stock up on that fruit! - A follow-up to a University of Alberta study done in 2016 confirms that pregnant women who eat more fruit during pregnancy may be giving their babies' cognitive development a boost. "Our research followed up on results from the...
Replace That Old Carpet to Shield Your Kids From Toxins
Yikes! - WEDNESDAY, April 29, 2020 - If you have kids and carpets, it might be time to redecorate. Older carpets are a major source of kids' exposure to harmful chemicals known as PFAS, researchers say. PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are associated with...