The food industry burns nearly a fifth of all the petroleum consumed in the United States. That is more than we burn with our cars and more than any other industry consumes.
Learn more about our food system by reading Michael Pollan’s The Omnivore’s Dilemma
The Iowa Women’s Health Study found that women with the highest amount of garlic in their diets had a 50 percent lower risk of certain colon cancers than women who ate the least.
In a Purdue study, rats that ate artificially sweetened food consumed more calories at subsequent meals, resulting in weight gain. The theory is that sweeteners might lead to overeating.
Atrazine, a commonly used pesticide, is a known endocrine disruptor which has been banned in Europe yet is found in 94 percent of US drinking water.
OrthoNut Tip: If possible, drink living spring water. Squirt some organic lemon in it to increase alkalinity.
Studies have shown that cinnamon can lower LDL cholesterol. In a 40 day study, half a teaspoon of cinnamon a day showed a 18% reduction in cholesterol.
Use some organic cinnamon
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is an antioxidant, which means it is used by our bodies to protect cells from free-radical and oxidation damage. Some studies have shown that coenzyme Q10 can be beneficial in treating hypertension.
OrthoNut Tip: Your body naturally produces CoQ10, but age, certain chronic diseases, and prescription medications can lower CoQ10 levels. Make sure to maintain an adequate level by taking CoQ10 in supplement form
888 million pounds of pesticides are applied each year in the United States. That’s nearly 3 pounds of pesticide per person.
OrthoNut Tip: Vote at the register and change our food system. Buy organic and support your local farmers.
