Masters of Health Magazine April 2024 | Page 79

Study shows Consumer 's demand for organic products is increasing, more farmers

cultivate organically, more land is certified organic, and 178 countries report organic farming activities."

“New research by environmental scientists with Switzerland’s Food Packaging Forum Foundation has uncovered 68 per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) ‘forever chemicals’ in food packaging — including plastic, paper and coated metal.

Used by manufacturers for decades in products like nonstick cookware, water-repellent clothing, stain-resistant fabrics, cosmetics, firefighting foam and food packaging, more than 12,000 of the human-synthesized chemical compounds are known to exist, according to the study.

’There are thousands of these chemicals,’ said Birgit Geueke, co-author of the study and a senior scientific officer with Food Packaging Forum, as New Scientist reported. ‘We wanted to get a picture of what is known about the presence of PFAS in food packaging.’

Scientists have discovered that PFAS have adverse health impacts, leading to many being banned, reported Phys.org. Recent research has demonstrated that the toxic substances can migrate into food.”

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PFAS: Researchers Recommend a Thorough Review of Food Packaging

Cristen Hemingway Jaynes writes for EcoWatch:

Why Organic Mustard Seed Powder Is an Essential Kitchen Staple

Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola:

“STORY AT-A-GLANCE:

Mustard seed contains compounds that inhibit cancer proliferation. It also contains compounds that augment the cancer-fighting potential of other cruciferous veggies, delivering a double punch when combined

For this reason, I recommend keeping organic mustard seed powder in your kitchen at all times. Mustard seed powder can also be used to whip up homemade topical remedies, such as plasters and baths to relieve pain

A compound found in brown mustard seed lowered the risk of bladder cancer by 34.5% and was 100% effective at preventing the spread of cancer into surrounding muscle cells

The enzyme myrosinase is critical for the conversion of glucosinolates into isothiocyanates — chemoprotective compounds. While all cruciferous veggies contain some myrosinase, you significantly boost conversion by eating them together with a particularly myrosinase-rich food such as mustard seed powder.

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