Artificial Sweetener Splenda Linked with Toxic Dioxin Production
Of all the artificial sweeteners, Splenda (sucralose) has earned the reputation as being one of- if not the healthiest, or rather, "safest" of the...
How to Avoid Contaminated Fish
Fish presents a tricky tradeoff--it’s a low fat, protein-filled source of healthy omega 3 fatty acids, but it can also be loaded with dangerous...
The Western Diet Could Affect How You Age
The Western style diet contains plenty of fried and sugary foods, processed and red meat, refined grains and high fat dairy products. It is...
Natural Food Claims Are Disappearing From Food and Beverage Labels
Grocery stores are littered with food products that claim to be “natural” or “all natural” but actually contain artificial ingredients. But lately, the natural...
Are Antibiotics in Our Meat Causing Superbugs?
NPR’s On Point with Tom Ashbrook led an hour long discussion on the dangers of antibiotics in our livestock, further encouraging consumers to take...
5 Tips for Stocking a GMO-Free Pantry
Do you know what is lurking in the food you have in your pantry? Most likely if you buy brand names like Nabisco, Healthy...
3 Seriously Deceiving “Healthy Foods”
Today’s seriously deceptive food marketing means that reading front labels and nutritional labels isn’t enough. To avoid choosing seriously deceiving “healthy foods,” consumers need...
Yacon Syrup: The Little Known Sweetener
I was pleasantly surprised to discover yacon-pronounced similar to “bacon” but with a short “a”-not only because I am a vegan but also because...
The Health Benefits of Beets
Sweet, nutritious, and edible from root to leaf, this is the perfect time of year to include beets and all their goodness into your...
FDA Proposes Ban On All Artificial Trans Fats
After more than a century of being on store shelves, this week the FDA proposed eliminating all added trans fats from food products in...
