By: Sarah/The Healthy Home Economist Emails from folks with allergic or digestive issues to wheat in the United States experienced no symptoms whatsoever when they tried eating pasta on vacation in Italy. Confused parents wondering why wheat consumption sometimes triggered autoimmune reactions in their children but not at other times. In my own home, I’ve long…
America’s First Organic Fast Food Chain Is Expanding Rapidly (and Pays $14 an Hour)
By: Carey Wedler/ANTIMEDIA The United States’ first certified organic fast food chain also pays its workers a living wage — and they’re having success with consumers as they expand beyond their first two locations. Organic Coup was founded by the leaders of Costco’s highly lucrative organic division. Under the leadership of Dennis Hoover, a 33-year veteran of…
Green Marijuana-Infused Wine Is Now Being Sold In The U.S.
By: Megan Fenno/Simplemost It’s supposed to deliver a mellow “body high.” When it comes to wine, sometimes it’s a guessing game as to what we’ll see next. There are wine popsicles, a Champagne vending machine, and even blue wine. And now there’s a new green wine called Canna Vine that is infused with marijuana. The idea of mixing pot and wine…
Welsh Farmer Accidentally Creates World’s Hottest Chili
By: Katy Evans/IFL Science Hot chili peppers have the best names. They sound dangerous and vaguely threatening. A warning for those stupid enough to actually try and eat one, if you will. “It’s not like we didn’t warn you,” they seem to say. The previous record-holder for hottest chili in the world, the ominous-sounding Carolina Reaper,…