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Protective Nutrition: Heavy Metals

January 27, 2025 - Protective Nutrition

In this series, we explore how nutrition helps protect and support our bodies. Top Takeaways: A nutrient-rich diet supports chronic disease prevention and can reduce the absorption of specific trace dietary heavy metals. Essential heavy metals (like iron, zinc, copper, and manganese)…

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Today Show: Dr. Zagorski on the risk of black plastic utensils

January 23, 2025 - Media

Should you throw away your black plastic cooking utensils? CRIS researcher Dr. Joe Zagorski weighs in with evidence.

Protective Nutrition – Overview

January 13, 2025 - Protective Nutrition

In this series, we explore how nutrition helps protect and support our bodies. Top Takeaways: Proper nutrition serves as a powerful protective defense mechanism for our health. Fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, dairy, and fiber-rich grains provide the essential nutrients your body needs…

Raw Flour – What’s The Risk

December 10, 2024 - What's The Risk?

Flour is a pantry staple found in almost every household, yet it is often overlooked when it comes to safe handling and consumption. So, as holiday baking ramps up, we explore the risk of raw flour. Top Takeaways: Flour is a raw…

Iodine

December 2, 2024 - Trending

Recent headlines are bringing awareness to an iodine mineral deficiency growing in many parts of the world. In this post, we look at the mineral iodine. Top Takeaways: Iodine is essential for thyroid health, metabolism, brain development, and immune support. Natural iodine…

Pasteurization

November 18, 2024 - Trending

We’ve seen a lot of conversation and confusion around pasteurization and how it’s used in a food safety setting. In this blog post, we take a look at pasteurization. Top takeaways: Pasteurization is a heat treatment that ensures food and beverage safety…

Seed Oils – What’s the Risk?

November 11, 2024 - Cooking Oils What's The Risk?

We’ve seen concerns about seed oil pickup in recent weeks. In this post, we look at the risks associated with seed oils. What are seed oils? Oils are lipids (fats) made from plants, animals, or synthetic compounds consumed and frequently used when frying,…

In the community – Sugar & Sweeteners common questions

Sugar and Sweetener: Common Questions

October 28, 2024 - Community Request Sweetener

As many people prepare to celebrate Halloween, we answer some common questions on sugar and sweeteners circulating on the Internet. Top takeaways: Natural, artificial, and traditional sweeteners are safe when consumed in moderation. Paying attention to serving sizes helps you enjoy sweeteners…

Plastic Recycling & Chemical Contaminates in Recycled Plastic

Science Symposium: Plastic Recycling

October 14, 2024 - 2024 Science Symposium Packaging

If you couldn’t make it to the 2024 Science Symposium focused on plastic recycling and chemical contaminates in recycled plastic, don’t worry! You can still catch up on all the insightful sessions. Most are now available for you to watch below…

Botanicals

Elisabeth Anderson

October 7, 2024 - Product Ingredients Update

In this post, we take another look at botanical ingredients. Top takeaways: Botanical preparations are supplements, not medicines. Look for products certified by independent labs for quality assurance. Consult your healthcare provider before using botanicals, especially with medications. What are botanicals? (CARBON) program is actively…

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Protective Nutrition: Heavy Metals

Today Show: Dr. Zagorski on the risk of black plastic utensils

Protective Nutrition – Overview

Raw Flour – What’s The Risk

Seed Oils – What’s the Risk?

Sugar and Sweetener: Common Questions

Science Symposium: Plastic Recycling

Botanicals

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