by arcadio | Jun 18, 2009 | Body - Bios (Physical Life)
Resveratrol, a polyphenolic activator of the silent information regulation 2 homolog 1 (SIRT1), has been shown to extend the lifespan and improve metabolic disease. Other research has found that resveratrol inhibits ethanol-induced steatohepatitis in rats, due to its...
by arcadio | Jun 9, 2009 | Body - Bios (Physical Life)
For years, the USDA has collected and made publicly available annual surveys of pesticide use on major crops. In 2008, no data was collected, ostensibly because of a budget shortfall in the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. PCC Natural Markets...
by arcadio | Jun 2, 2009 | Body - Bios (Physical Life), Dr. Charles Benbrook, Featured
Thanks to “Organic Processing Magazine” for offering the Center’s Chief Scientist, Dr. Chuck Benbrook, an opportunity to discuss new science pointing to six ways in which organic food can help assure healthy development and graceful aging. “The...
by arcadio | Jun 2, 2009 | Body - Bios (Physical Life)
Organic food was once seen as a niche market but now major multinationals are offering organic products. In fact it has been one of the biggest trends in the food sector in recent years but do organics have staying power, or will consumers lose interest over time?...
by arcadio | Jun 2, 2009 | Body - Bios (Physical Life)
Why Should I care if a Food is Organic? According to the USDA, organic food production allows farmers to lower input costs, decrease reliance on nonrenewable resources, capture high-value markets and premium prices, and boost farm income. Organic agriculture also has...
