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All of us know that the basic formula for losing weight is diet and exercise. But, if we go deeper into the diet portion of the weight-loss equation, it gets more complicated. Losing weight is never as easy as that equation makes it sound. Fruit, vegetables, what about whole grains? What about all those healthy fats we keep hearing about? There is possibly as much ... Continue Reading
Many modern day foods that we eat commonly are highly toxic to human body, and the list is long. This post from Harper’s Bazaar has put together a list of 15 foods to avoid, most of them being highly processed foods containing toxic ingredients and food additives. We know we should stay clear of hard-and-fast food but some foods can seriously mess with your health. "It ... Continue Reading
(BeWellBuzz) Food processing isn't only about "cheese foods" or "meat products" like what we find in aerosol cans and chicken nuggets. The term processed food has been somewhat demonized unrealistically. While some processes are hazardous to health, others can be nutrient-enhancing. Preserving perishables has always been of vital importance to the nourishment and, arguably, the ... Continue Reading
(BeWellBuzz) Natural, all-natural, and certified organic, oh my! Processed, healthy, vitamin-enriched, GMO and non-GMO, oh my! Raw, pasteurized, unfiltered, expeller pressed, centrifuged, what's next?! You're smart. You're savvy. You know what all these terms mean. But do your friends? Do they know which if any of these claims are actually regulated? Some of the ... Continue Reading
(BeWellBuzz) I needed to take a deep breath. After reading an article where the author briefly assured me of the meaninglessness of the word all-natural, I went into a frenzy of research to find out for myself whether this serious accusation was true. Weeding out a lot of noise I discovered that it pays to either be willing to do hours (and hours) of research on a hunch; OR, ... Continue Reading
