Food Then and Now: How Nutrition Has Changed
Perhaps you've had a grandparent or older relative give you the "in my day…" story about how they walked 5 miles uphill to school...
Reading Food Labels Helps to Prevent Obesity
We believe in reading food labels at Naturally Savvy - this is why we wrote Unjunk Your Junk Food.
The results of a recently published study...
10 Seasonal Recipes for Your Farmers Market Finds
There is no denying that eating fresh produce, meats, and fish is the best thing for our bodies. Unfortunately, it’s easy to fall prey...
What are Artificial Flavors?
The tongue is covered in taste receptors that identify the five basic tastes: salty, sour, bitter, sweet, and umami. Taste and the other senses...
Could a Low-FODMAP Diet be the Missing Link for IBS Sufferers?
What are FODMAPs?
You may have been hearing about FODMAPs lately and may be wondering what the heck they are. If you or someone close...
10 Best Sources for Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Omega-3 fatty acids are essential fatty acids that are not made in our bodies, so we must get them from our diet. There are...
Should I Take Oil of Oregano?
Q. I am wondering about oil of oregano. I have a small bottle of it and haven't used it a lot. Whenever I get...
11 Tips on How to Switch to a Vegetarian Diet
You’ve made up your mind: it’s time to switch to a vegetarian diet. The arguments in favor of a plant-based lifestyle have convinced you...
U.S. v. Canada Food Labeling: What You Need to Know
I hear it all the time: Canada is SO much stricter that the U.S. when it comes to labeling.
It may be true when it...
Summer Foods to Beat the Heat
Staying cooped up inside your air conditioned home to avoid melting may result in a serious case of cabin fever. The scorching summer heat...
