10 Food Labels You Can’t Trust
Food labels. Who's got time for decoding them? With only so many hours in a day, most of us would rather not waste precious minutes trying to decipher meat, dairy and egg carton claims. Well, ...
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Bacon-Gate: Will Eating Red or Processed Meat Cause Cancer?
Alcohol. Cigarettes. Asbestos. Bacon?
The headlines came fast and furious last week, after a panel under the auspices of the World Health Organization (WHO) said there’s sufficient evidence that processed meats cause colorectal cancer. This puts bacon, ...
Omega-9 Benefits the Heart, Brain & Your Mood
It’s no wonder that there's much confusion about what oils, fish and nuts are considered healthy fats and which ones are not. Most have heard of omega-3 fatty acids and maybe even omega-6 fatty acids, ...
White Pepper Benefits vs. Black Pepper Benefits: Same or Different?
Found in just about every kitchen pantry across the globe, black pepper has been deservedly dubbed the "king of spices" thanks to its versatility and pungent flavor. However, while black pepper may be the most ...
Ceylon Tea: The High-Antioxidant Tea that Combats Disease
Taking a stroll through the tea section of your local supermarket can be overwhelming for even the most well-versed tea aficionado. From green tea to white tea to oolong tea and beyond, it seems there ...
100 Healthy Snacks: Best Healthy Snack Ideas for on the Go
Pop quiz: when are you most vulnerable to making unhealthy choices? A. When you have delicious, good-for-you treats nearby? Or B. When you’re hungry and desperate to eat something — anything? If you picked the ...
What Is Pterostilbene? Top 4 Benefits of This Antioxidant Compound
Pterostilbene (pronounced terro-still-bene) is a beneficial dietary compound that is found in antioxidant-rich foods like blueberries, cranberries and grapes. In both human and animal studies, it has been shown to offer protection against many neurological, cardiovascular, metabolic and ...
Low Glycemic Diet: Benefits, Foods & Sample Plan
Has your doctor recently recommended a low glycemic diet to help treat a condition you're dealing with, such as high cholesterol or diabetes? Or maybe you're hoping to reduce your intake of sugar, processed grains ...
41 Wild & Healthy Waffle Recipes (No. 35 Is Crazy!)
Do you have a waffle maker lying around that just doesn’t get the use it should? Try these wild and healthy waffle recipes for a healthy breakfast, lunch, dinner and even dessert!
Note: I recommend using natural sweeteners ...
tBHQ, the Food Ingredient that May Cause Cancer?
Has anyone else noticed that the FDA sometimes approves ingredients without really understanding how they might affect the human body? The preservative known as tBHQ is no exception.
tBHQ — or tertiary butylhydroquinone, also referred to ...
