Epigenetics and Lifestyle - Page 3
To Bleach or Not to Bleach, That is the Question
Look under the sink in almost any home in America and you’ll find a bottle of bleach. This chemical can kill microorganisms and remove or lighten color, keeping your whites… Read More
Should You Pay Attention to California’s Cancer Warnings?
If you’ve bought any household products recently, chances are you’ve noticed that some items carry a warning for California residents. If you live in California, you’re undoubtedly aware of the… Read More
What we can learn from an 18 country study on dietary fat
In our first Study Series post, titled What is a Good Carb? we looked at a new study that is music to the ears of the plant based community. That… Read More
Are your supplements making you sick?
Sacrilege, right? Supplements are healthy! They provide us with the important micronutrients our bodies need, but can’t always get from the mineral depleted foods of the modern farming system. They… Read More
Why I don’t eat vegetable oil
This is a post about why I don’t eat vegetable oil, not as much a post about why vegetable oil is bad for people in general (although it is), so… Read More
Are there toxins lurking in your tampons? How to buy non-toxic menstrual products
Whether or not a tampon is eco-friendly or riddled with toxins is rarely top of mind when you’re stocking up at the store. Most women simply look to manage menstruation… Read More
The Vegan studies that weren’t
Most of us can agree: eating less meat is better for our health and better for the planet. But how far should we take it? John Mackey, CEO of Whole… Read More
ProLon – the Easy, Evidence-Based Way to do a 5-Day Fast
Designed to take the headache out of fasting (not literally, you may still have a headache for the first day or two), ProLon was invented by Valter Longo, an esteemed… Read More
Why Glyphosate is Dangerous, and How to Avoid Eating it
Glyphosate is the main ingredient in the weed-killer Roundup® and is the most widely used chemical herbicide in history. Chances are, this chemical is in at least some of the… Read More
The ethics of genetic testing for children
Note: this is an opinion piece. The views expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Gene Food editorial staff. Genetic testing… Read More
Vegan Bodybuilding: Is a Plant Based Diet Best for Building Muscle?
Youtube is full of bodybuilders who are Vegan and think you should be too. Some of my favorites are Derek Simnet, Jon Venus and Brian Turner, but despite the obvious… Read More
Filtering your Water? Don’t Forget the Shower!
A whole home water filtration system is an ideal way to filter all of the water you use, be it for drinking, cooking, laundry, bathing or showering. It might sound… Read More