~The chemical, acrylamide, which is used industrially in the manufacturing of some plastics, is also apparently formed by the heating of starches. Foods with especially high levels of the chemical included French fries, potato chips and crackers.

~After being inside the body for 20 minutes, Aspartame begins breaking down from its original compound into methanol, formaldehyde (a Class-A carcinogen used to embalm corpses) and formic acid (ant venom).

~Over 70% of the world’s coffee supply is contaminated with toxic pesticides and chemicals. It’s estimated that just one cup of coffee contains more than 2,000 chemicals, many of which are gastrointestinal irritants and cancer-causing agents. Also, the high heat used in roasting coffee beans causes the natural oils to turn rancid, further contributing to its chemical load. READ MORE

EWG research has found that people who eat the 12 most contaminated fruits and vegetables consume an average of 10 pesticides a day.

Those who eat the 15 least contaminated conventionally-grown fruits and vegetables ingest fewer than 2 pesticides daily.

The Guide helps consumers make informed choices to lower their dietary pesticide load.

DIRTY DOZEN (worse)

Buy These Organic: Peach,Apple,Bell Pepper, Celery,Nectarine,Strawberries,cherries, Kale, Lettuce, Grapes (Imported), Carrot, Pear

CLEAN 15
Lowest in Pesticides: BEST~ Onion,Avocado,Sweet Corn, Pineapple, Mango Asparagus, Sweet Peas, Kiwi, Cabbage, Eggplant, Papaya, Watermelon, Broccoli, Tomato, Sweet Potato

Learn More at FoodNews.org

Did you ever hear the saying, “Don’t put it on your skin if you wouldn’t put it in your mouth.”? Our skin is only 1/10 of an inch thick and highly permeable. Skin is the body’s largest organ (approximately 10 sq. ft. if laid out like a rug) and this porous membrane is highly sensitive to toxic chemicals.

What we put on our skin affects our health more than what we put in our mouth. Dr. Epstein discusses how the carcinogens in these beauty products create greater cancer risks than eating contaminated food. That’s because the chemicals you swallow can be somewhat detoxified by enzymes in the liver.

We expose ourselves to the carcinogenic ingredients in commonly used personal care products daily, year after year. And the daily exposure is also frequently prolonged when we let the products sit on our skin rather than immediately wash them off. READ MORE

In 2009, 12,000,000 people will be diagnosed with cancer, and it’s expected that by 2010, cancer will be the leading cause of death. The cause has long been the subject of much speculation however, the environmental connection is undeniable. Hundreds of studies have pointed to links between products we use daily at home with cancer, from cosmetics to children’s toys. These chemicals accumulate in our bodies over time, breaking down defenses and allowing cancer and other diseases to take hold. More‚Ķ