Fish in your beer? Bug shells in red yogurt, candy, and ice cream? Ewwww, processed foods contain some pretty gross ingredients. Thankfully, this infographic from FoodPackagingLabels.net is alerting consumers to some of the nastier additives in many popular foods. So the next time you go shopping, make sure to take a thorough look at the labels of your favorite […]
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As environmental scientists try to pinpoint the issue, agriculturalists point to impacts of a world without bees and what that means for the future of food and health. Here are 6 sticky facts on health and honeybees!
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Traditional picnic foods include fried chicken, crackers and cheese, potato chips, and sandwiches, but only some of these food items are worth your time! Here’s how to celebrate Picnic Day with health in mind.
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Your body is designed to process salts, however certain quantities added to food can prove too much for our kidneys to handle. This can especially be dangerous if you have pre-existing health conditions. Here’s a look into the pros and cons of salt in your diet.
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For thousands of years mushrooms have been used to help sustain people around the world. But they do more than simply feed us and keep us alive. Mushrooms can also promote health and vitality, carrying out certain functions that other foods cannot. The trick is knowing which mushrooms do what and how to find them. […]
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Enjoying a social meal out doesn’t have to mean ditching your healthy eating goals. Instead, you can take charge of the menu (and what’s on your plate) by taking these food ordering tips from real nutritionists to heart, and mouth.
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