A group of toxins, known as persistent organic pollutants (POPs), are present throughout the environment. They come mainly from pesticides, industrial chemicals, pharmaceuticals and industrial waste. Avoiding them completely is impossible. They are even found in remote areas like the arctic. The best we can do is reduce our exposure to them. Our main exposure […]
1. Eat less animal products Producing animal protein requires up to 17 times as much land as vegetable protein, up to 26 times as much water, and up to 7 times as much phosphate, a dwindling natural resource1. Growing 1 kilogram of beef requires around 10 kilograms of plant food2 and produces emissions nearly 70 times those of […]
Good health is driven by what we do most of the time rather than by occasional indulgences. Here are five everyday habits that can make a big healthy difference. 1. Drink water Fruit juice and soda are full of free sugar. One large glass of orange juice contains around 25 grams of free sugar, the […]