How many of you actually check the food labels before buying a product? Do you know that many of the ingredients used in packaged and processed foods can be detrimental to your health? The artificial sweeteners, coloring, preservatives can all be incredibly hazardous for your health, and it is important to watch out for these while buying your groceries.Here’s a look at the 5 ... Continue Reading
“All Natural” Foods – Useful Information or Just Marketing?
(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
Flavor Additives & FDA's Definition Of "Natural Flavorings"
(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
Top 10 Food Additives to Stay Away From
Read all food labels and stay away from these top 10 food additives that, though most harmful, are commonly used. There are billions of consumers out there and only a few manufacturers of food. This means that to meet consumer demands, manufacturing companies need efficient processes in order to be in the competition. Enter food additives that serve to present and preserve ... Continue Reading
Chemically Contaminated Food Ingredients Linked to High Exposure to Phthalates and BPA
his article reports that people may be exposed to Phthalates and BPA in their diets, even if their food is not prepared in plastic containers, due to high levels of chemical contamination of food ingredients. While water bottles may tout BPA-free labels and personal care products declare phthalates not among their ingredients, these assurances may not be enough. According ... Continue Reading