Over the course of history, ancient plant matter decomposed and was subjected to a series of stressors such as temperature, pressure and other powerful geological processes. After roughly 80 million years of this, the end result is something called humic acid. While it may look like nothing more than a dark brown pile of soil to the untrained eye, it is one of the most ... Continue Reading
Meet the Seaweed That Tastes Like Bacon
A unique strain of dulse is being grown by OSU researchers – when cooked, the seaweed tastes like bacon! This post from Oregon State University turns the spotlight on the bacon-flavored seaweed that could launch a whole new line of seaweed-based specialty foods. Oregon State University researchers have patented a new strain of a succulent red marine algae called dulse that ... 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
BeWellBuzz Partners With The World’s Leading Healthy Lifestyle Company
We have some exciting news! We partnered with the world's leading healthy lifestyle company that combines 5 key areas of life - nutrition, exercise, sleep, vitamins and attitude - into a wholistic portal of wellness. We'll tell you the name of the company is a moment... First, we want to invite you to take advantage of these powerful assessments worth thousands of dollars ... Continue Reading