 What's in your beef - probably Zilmax. For years, many industrial farmers have fed cattle antibiotics and injected them with hormones to accelerate their growth. Now there's a new miracle drug called Zilmax that causes cattle to pack on the pounds reported Slate:
"A new cattle drug called Zilmax is being widely used in the industrial feedlots where most of America’s beef comes from, but not because it produces a better sirloin. In fact, it has been shown to make steak less flavorful and juicy than beef from untreated cattle." Designed to treat asthma in humans, Zilmax causes cattle to "swell up with muscle." Designed to treat asthma in humans, the manufacturer later discovered Zilmax fed to cattle during the last weeks of life, causes them to "swell up with muscle." The drug is usually discontinued 3 days before slaughter to allow most of it to leave the animal's tissues. Consumers won't notice the difference
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 Is your fish oil supplement natural? The health benefits of omega-3 fats found in fish or fish oil supplements has been widely reported, but new research indicates the source of those healthy fats is more important than initially understood.
It has been recommended that Americans eat 2-3 meals of fatty fish each week (not fried) to benefit from their omega-3 fats. Those who don't like fish or don't eat fish often can substitute fish oil supplements to receive the health-promoting benefits to the heart and other areas of the body. However, recent research on fish oil supplements from the University of Pennsylvania indicates it's not that simple. The researchers noted that one of the ways omega-3 fats improve health is by relaxing blood vessels and lowering blood pressure. But synthetically manufactured versions of omega-3 fats (DHA) do not produce the same beneficial effect that natural omega-3 fats do. Synthetic fish oil supplements did not relax blood vessels the way natural fish oil fat does. Many manufacturers have produced synthetic fish oils or added higher doses of synthetics to their fish oil supplements to keep costs low while assuming there will be no difference in health benefits. This study once again reinforces two points: There's probably a lot more sugar in your favorite drink than you think. Americans drink their sugar for a hit of energy in the morning, throw back some more to keep them going in the afternoon, and often polish off dinner with a favorite sugary beverage. So how much are you drinking? Below we have calculated total sugars in the most popular size (20 ounces) of 12 common beverages. You'll also see how many pounds of sugar that equals if you enjoy just one of your favorite beverages each day.
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The sugars add up quicker than you think. If you drink one of these a day, you're increasing your risk of obesity, diabetes, stroke, and other serious health problems. It you drink more than one of these a day, it's time for an intervention. Drink more water! |
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