Food Quality

Study shows spirulina may help cure lead poisoning and heal the liver

Study shows spirulina may help cure lead poisoning and heal the liver

Spirulina has long been recognised as a superfood for its beneficial effects on the human body and longevity. But now a new scientific study has helped to shed light on some of the other effects of spirulina. Spirulina is a natural type of algae. It is known for its ability to counter the effects of radiation poisoning, prevent cancer and[Read More…]

Cameron’s staff call police after visits from the priests

Cameron’s staff call police after visits from the priests

A group of priests found themselves on the wrong end of the law after staff members working on behalf of David Cameron contacted the police after they tried to deliver a letter about food poverty to his constituency office. Reverend Keith Hebden, a spokesperson for the End Hunger Fast campaign, visited Cameron’s constituency office in Whitney with the Bishop of[Read More…]

Millions of Brits forced to survive on food donations

Millions of Brits forced to survive on food donations

Nearly a million people have been forced to survive on donations from food banks, according to a new report. A worrying 913,138 people sought emergency food supplies in the last year, due to poverty. The report highlights the plight of the working poor – those people who are in full-time employment, but are unable to afford the essentials such as[Read More…]

US health authority votes in favour of GMO labelling bill

US health authority votes in favour of GMO labelling bill

Health campaigners in the US have won a major hurdle after the California Senate Health Committee voted in favour of a new law which would require all genetically modified foods to be labelled. Senate Bill 1381 would force all food manufacturers to state whether their groceries are from genetically modified (GM) seeds. The votes in favour of the bill represents[Read More…]

Fracking linked to nuclear waste in drinking water

Fracking linked to nuclear waste in drinking water

An energy company has been stopped from fracking in Lancashire because of the levels of radioactive waste that would be produced from its fracking. Energy company Cuadrilla has withdrawn applications for permits to frack in the region after Environment Agency (EA) said it would not grant a radioactive substances permit until it was sure the water will be disposed of[Read More…]