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FDA Bans First FD&C Dye! Which Will be Next?

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The FDA has moved to finally ban Red Dye No. 3 from use in food and drugs in America.  Red Dye No. 3 was first determined to be a cancer causing color additive almost 30 years ago.  Studies conducted using labs rats found that they became inflicted with the disease after consuming large amounts of Red dye No. 3.  Thirty years ago, the FDA officially banned Red Dye No. 3 from use in cosmetics but left the door open for it to be used as a color additive in food and prescription drugs.  By January 2027, the FDA has ordered that Red Dye No 3 must be removed from all food in the USA and by 2028--from all drugs. Food Manufacturers Shiver in their Boots Red Dye No. 3 has mostly been used in baked goods, sweets and candies.  It is used by prominent candy manufacturers such as Mars Inc (Skittles) and Just Born Quality Confections (Peeps).  Food Manufacturing giants such as Con Agra, McCormick, Heinz, General Mills and Pepsi Co will all have to find alternatives for ...

The Impossible Whopper: An Honest Review

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Chicken lovers have got Popeye’s new chicken sandwich and vegetarians and vegans have a chance to take part in this modern day sandwich craze. Burger introduced a 100% plant based whopper courtesy of Impossible Foods on August 8th making this a very historic moment in the world of fast foods. Burger king previously offered a Morningstar veggie burger on their menu prior to the release of the Impossible Whopper. I’d like to consider myself A meat substitute dictionary. You name it, I’ve probably tried it and also know exactly which meatless types will work well in various meat free dishes. Want meat free tacos, pepperoni, hamburger, lasagna, or shepherd’s pie? Just hold a give me a few seconds while I download my internal meat free memory. Burger King has put all fast food chains to shame. When I say that this burger is absolutely amazing, I wholeheartedly mean it! That flame-broiled flavor synonymous with BK’s burgers was exactly what a protein packed meat free burger needed. When I b...

SPOTLIGHT ON: Greta, THE GREAT!

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Greta Thunberg is a young climate activist who Is bringing world governments to shame based on their inadequacy of action and repeated denial of climate science. Greta hails from Stockholm, Sweden and is a passionate climate activist inspiring both children and adults alike! She was born with Asperger's and developed a passion for the environment at the age of 10. She recalled a memory during a classroom lesson where environmental issues was a topic; A topic that made the the whole classroom quite sad. "We saw these horrifying pictures of plastic in the oceans and floodings and so on, and everyone was very moved by that. But then it just seemed like everyone went back to normal." She knew that she had to do something about the harmful issues plaguing earth and ever since that day, she has been an effective player in the climate change revolution. Beginning in august, Greta sailed from Plymouth, England into the New York harbor on an emissions free yacht with the help of...