What Happened to High-Fructose Corn Syrup?
What happens when you have a product that gets a lot of bad press, and is associated with significant health issues? You change its...
Where Lectins Hide And How They Impact Your Health
Lectins are getting a lot of attention in the health and wellness community lately, but what are they exactly and what do they mean...
9 Grounds On Which To Defend Your Morning Coffee
We've all had days we couldn't get through without our morning cup (or three) of coffee. It's become a daily ritual for many of...
7 Reasons Artificial Sweeteners Are Terrible For Us
We’re all familiar with the little colorful packets of artificial sweeteners and many of us know someone with a Diet Coke-a-day habit. Currently, the Food...
10 Easy, Healthy Lunches to Pack for School
Back-to-school is just around the corner and as such so is the dilemma of what to pack your kids for healthy lunches at school...
Prebiotics Are Just as Important as Probiotics
By now, you’re probably aware that probiotics are essential to your overall health and wellness. These naturally occurring live bacteria and yeasts support your...
Fasting to Detox Your Body
What is fasting and can it be beneficial? Many of us know it as a protocol the doctor prescribes before blood testing. For others,...
6 Southern Comfort Foods That Are Surprisingly Good for You
Even as power greens such as kale are taking over the healthy-eating world, other power vegetables, such as mustard, collard, and turnip greens, seem...
Why You Should Skip the Hot Dogs This July 4th
Nothing says red, white, and blue more than grilled meats, cold beer, and legal explosives in the form of firecrackers. But what if hot...
Monosodium Glutamate: Natural vs Synthetic
Monosodium glutamate (MSG) received much of its bad publicity because of its tendency to cause allergic reactions in certain people. However, MSG is actually...