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
Is Sugar Bad For You? Not In The Ways You Think
As good as it may taste, sugar is NOT your friend. It may “feel” like your friend when it comforts you (due to the beta-endorphin rush in your brain), but sugar is really your ENEMY. Truth be told, regular consumption of sugary foods is one of the worst things that you can do for your health. Modern scientific research has shown us, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that sugar in ... Continue Reading
5 Most Dangerous Ingredients In Food
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
The Sneaky Ways HFCS Could Be In Your Food
Processed foods that are using the more concentrated version of HFCS can now declare themselves to be high fructose corn syrup-free. This post from Natural Society raises the awareness about how the big food companies are deceiving the public. Big Food is at it again, hiding ingredients they know we really don’t want to consume in their products. This time it’s the presence of ... Continue Reading
Beware – Corporations Have Renamed High Fructose Corn Syrup
Big Food is at it again, hiding ingredients they know we really don’t want to consume in their products. This time it’s the presence of a new version of high fructose corn syrup. But this is not the innocuous fructose that has sweetened the fruits humans have eaten since time began. This is a questionable ingredient with many names that could be causing all sorts of health ... Continue Reading