July 31, 2024
In our quest for a healthier lifestyle, we often turn to foods that promise to deliver essential nutrients and health benefits. However, some of these so-called healthy options are hiding harmful ingredients...
We’re constantly being fed the line that oatmeal is going to help reduce our cholesterol levels and that it’s “heart healthy.” First of all, when your instant oatmeal is packed full of sugar and natural...
Titanium dioxide has made recent headlines in the news, and it seems to have made a controversial mark. Titanium dioxide (TiO2) is a naturally occurring mineral that is widely used as a white pigment in...
You are gearing up for springtime, shorts and a better mood with smoothies and detoxes. In an effort to save time (plus the mess), you grab a smoothie at the grocery store expecting the “diet” to be effortless...
People like to think that they’re choosing a “healthier” option when they choose almond milk over cow’s milk. But a lot of the popular almond milk options are full of unnecessary ingredients that can actually...
Cheerios have been a staple in so many households for a long time. It’s marketed as being “heart healthy” and is apparently known to “help lower cholesterol.” The bright yellow box displays the cereal in a...
You’re at the grocery store reading organic, 100% grass-fed, free range, pasture raised, non-GMO… It’s all so overwhelming. The food industry is confusing, and it’s not your fault. There are some real...
Probiotics have become increasingly popular in recent years due to the growing understanding of the importance of gut health and the role of the gut microbiome in our overall health. Research has shown that...
Do you know those ingredients that seem like they came right out of a science book? They’re the ones that are hard to pronounce and usually not familiar looking. More than likely, the questionable ingredient...
In the south, there’s a saying that people love to use, “Butter makes everything better.” It adds a richness in flavor that is hard to beat! Butter was once made to be something that was evil and extremely...
Preservatives are typically added to food to extend the shelf life and make them last longer. Sodium nitrate and sodium nitrite are salts that are often used as a preservative to fit this category. You’ll...