5 Positive Changes the Food Industry is Making in 2015
We all know there’s a lot of unhealthy food out there. But it’s not all gloom and doom. The food industry is listening to...
4 Healthy Reasons to Grab a Pint of Beer
Cases, six-packs, or pints of beer are usually associated with the unwinding of a long day or week, or as celebratory drinks typically handed...
Diet Soda Screws Up Your Brain and Body
Diet soda makers would have you believe that using their products will improve your life: you will look better, feel better, and get more...
What’s the Deal with Oats and Celiac Disease?
For years, it has generally been accepted that the vast majority of people with celiac disease can eat oats without experiencing any gastrointestinal symptoms....
The 7 Worst Christmas Recipes to Avoid this Holiday Season
This joyous time of year can be a wee bit challenging for the health conscious. Bouncing from holiday party to family gathering, we’re confronted...
What are Preservatives?
It’s estimated that about 10,000 chemicals are added to our food supply, including artificial preservatives, colors, flavors, sweeteners and more.
It seems like every food...
What is Trans Fat?
In the 80’s, when saturated fats and cholesterol were implicated as a major cause of heart disease, margarine was touted as the healthy alternative...
What is High-Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS)?
On average, Americans consume between 18 to 23 teaspoons of sugar a day - that’s about 1/3 of a pound, adding up to approximately...
What are Artificial Colors?
Artificial colors are prevalent in our daily life. They are in our lipstick, toothpaste, nail polish, hair dyes and tanning spray, and they’re also...
What are Artificial Sweeteners?
Acesulfame-potassium, aspartame, saccharin, sucralose and neotame, the five artificial sweeteners approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, have slipped into our food supply...
