How bad is getting more than half of our calories from ultra processed foods? Because that’s what many of us do! This post from Glamour.com clears the air on what ultra-processed foods really are and their impact on health. Admit it: sometimes when you reach for a convenience food you don't always grab a banana. But a new study shows that reaching for wrapped snacks and other ... Continue Reading
Lack of Trust In Big Food Continues to Grow
Long-established Big Food companies are scrambling to change their businesses to regain trust and market share. Will they be able to deliver authenticity? This post from Fortune brings to you a special report on the war waged on Big Food companies by aware and demanding consumers. Major packaged-food companies lost $4 billion in market share alone last year, as shoppers ... Continue Reading
Food Processing And Preservatives: What’s Safe And What To Avoid
(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