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03/17/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

The security of our food and nutrition supply is compromised by pesticide residues, new science finds

The world is getting more connected by the minute – and with that comes our dependence on specific regions for certain food items. Take Brazil, for example. Thanks to its climate and geographical diversity, the country has slowly put its place on the map: What was once a country only known for sugar has become […]

03/15/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

How pesticide residues are compromising the supply of food, nutrition

Researchers from the University of Sao Paulo in Piracicaba, Brazil, conducted a study that reviewed the impact of pesticide use on food security and human health. Brazilian agribusiness is one of the major activities of the country’s economy and has significant contributions to the gross domestic product (GDP). In order to remain competitive in the […]

11/16/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

Reverse 28 health conditions when you cut out GMOs — researchers tracked the health benefits

You might be aware that organic food is better for you than GMO options, but sometimes the price difference can be prohibitive. If you’ve ever stood in the produce section of the supermarket and asked yourself if the higher price tag on organic offerings is worth it, the results of a peer-reviewed study published recently […]

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