Regardless of if you consume too many calories or too few. No matter if you eat 2 big meals a day or 5 small meals a day. No matter if you suffer from acid reflux or indigestion. And despite if you are what you would personally consider overweight, underweight, or just right—the most important thing […]
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The term “probiotic” originates from a Greek term meaning, “For Life.” These friendly bacteria are often associated with healthy digestion and they live naturally in foods like plain unflavored yogurt, sauerkraut, miso, tempeh, kimchi, kefir, and even pickles. However, a horde of scientific research links the live-active cultures contained in probiotics to both the prevention […]
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If you happened to turn on the news yesterday or today, your senses were likely met with news of the FDA warnings concerning foods high in acrylamides, a chemical created during the cooking process of many popular foods (7000 in total), and one linked multiple times to cancer (in animal studies). In fact, the FDA […]
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We often associate baking with unhealthy and sugary foods full of empty calories. However, it doesn’t have to be that way! There’s a way to enjoy baking and to do it in a healthy way. It just requires some substitutes, including these 8…
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Most of us indulge in fast food from time to time and that’s okay. However, it’s important to be educated and aware of these sneaky strategies they often use to reel us in and keep us coming back for more.
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The nutrition labels that have become a familiar sight on food packages may soon receive a major makeover. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has reportedly proposed a number of changes that, if approved, would place much more emphasis on total calories, added sugars, and nutrients (like vitamins). In addition, the FDA would like to […]
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