You probably can’t answer the question “what do you eat?” Because maybe you don’t even know it. Well, if you want to find out, now you can consult the Red and Green Guide to GM foods, which we have prepared in Greenpeace. We generally do not know what is...
Food as well as nutrients can provide us with food antigens, which are substances that trigger an activation of the immune system. If you are healthy they should not be a problem, however there are people with immune problems in which these substances can aggravate...
Nowadays, most of the food we consume leaves acid residues in our body. Like the effect of acid rain on a forest, unbalanced pH levels over time cause many health problems. These are some of the first signs of excess acid in the body: • Fatigue and morning migraine....
pH = hydrogen potential. The pH scale measures the degree of acidity or alkalinity of a substance. The pH scale goes from zero to 14. Zero means total acidity – so acidic that it could make a hole in the steel. A pH between zero and 6.99 is acid; pH 7 means...
The risk and threat of endocrine disruptors: In the last two decades there has been a growing awareness of the possible adverse effects of endocrine disruptors on both humans and animals. These chemicals are involved in many health problems such as: –...
