Living Traditionally

Traditional Living in Modern Society

by

The Ingredient in Reese Peanut Butter Cups Was Found to Cause Stomach Cancer in Lab Rats

In 1928, a man named H.B. Reese, created the peanut butter cup. Mr. Reese was a dairy farmer and a shipping forman for Milton S. Hershey, and found him inspiring.

Mr. Reese left dairy farming and created the Harry Burnett Reese Candy Co. in his basement within his home located in Hershey Pennsylvania. In 1956, Mr. Reese died, leaving his candy company to his six sons. In 1963, the Reese’ sons merged their fathers’ company with the Hershey Chocolate Corp. The merger was a tax-free, stock-for-stock merger. The six brothers received 666,316 common stocks valued at $23.5 million dollars in 1963.

[Read more…]

by

What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Cheetos

According to Medical Daily, pediatricians say that “Flamin’ Hot Cheetos send multiple children to the emergency room each year.” Cheetos that are made with maltodextrin, salt, sugar, monosodium glutamate, yeast extract, citric acid, Red 40 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake, Yellow 6, Yellow 5 can cause severe abdominal pain, ulcers and gastritis.

[Read more…]

by

This Chicken Meat Is filled with extremely dangerous gaseous chemical warfare agent

 

Yes. Chlorine in YOUR chicken.  According to the National Chicken Council (yes this is a real thing) the use of chlorinated water in processing chicken is not only “safe,” but a common practice in the United States.

Federal regulators say the use of chlorine is safe and effective in poultry processing, explaining that studies show that once chlorine hits the bird, it breaks down into safe byproducts.

[Read more…]

by

Belly Fat Linked to Increased Risk of Repeat Heart Attacks

When we think of improving our health and extending our lifetime, we usually think of losing or keeping weight off as an essential first step.  But research continues to support the theory that your weight should not be your #1 concern.  What should be?  Your waistline and belly size in particular.  Prior research has already demonstrated that, more than weight, the size of your belly is the number one risk factor for having your first heart attack and/or stroke.

[Read more…]

by

This is What Feta Cheese Does to Your Body

A fan of feta cheese? Feta cheese is one of the most unique cheeses you can find.

Good quality feta cheese is usually made from sheep’s milk and sometimes goat’s milk, which is much better for your health. What you may not know, however, is that feta cheese can be as good for you as it is delicious.

 

[Read more…]

by

The FDA approves an Indiana company’s genetically modified salmon and you won’t even know you’re eating it

The FDA has approved an Indiana company’s genetically altered salmon. It might be available at restaurants next year, but you may not know you are eating it.

This genetically modified salmon, known as AquAdvantage Salmon, is grown in indoor tanks in Indiana. This salmon can grow at a much faster rate and  requires 25 percent less feed.  According to the company, this type of salmon will be able to protect native  fish populations and marine ecosystems as it’s produced indoors. The salmon has been legal for sale in Canada.

[Read more…]