45 Uses for Baking Soda
What Is Baking Soda? Chemists might call it sodium bicarbonate or sodium hydrogen carbonate. Baking soda is a white, crystalline powder. It is an alkaline chemical that reacts with acids and creates carbon dioxide. Baking […]
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Side Effects of MSG and Foods to Avoid
Monosodium glutamate, also known as MSG, is one of the most common additives in processed foods. MSG is also often added as a flavor enhancer in all sorts of restaurants. While some people view MSG […]
10 Ways Your Body Suffers When You Overindulge in Sugar
Darla was having a stressful day. She’d gotten into a car accident that morning, and everything seemed to go downhill from there. By the time she got home, she was frazzled, but she had to […]
All About the Nordic Diet
The Nordic diet has been making waves lately in the health community. Many are claiming the Nordic diet is the healthiest way to eat. As far as popular diets go, we’re impressed with the health […]
8 Tips for Healthy Eating on the Go
It’s often difficult to eat healthy foods when you’re on the go and busy. Work, family obligations and keeping up with the pace of life often takes precedence over meal prep and smart grocery shopping. […]
The Ultimate Keto Diet Checklist
It’s the “hot” diet among celebrities these days — the ketogenic (keto) diet. If you want to lose weight, this may be the diet you want to try, particularly if other methods haven’t worked. However, […]
Is Your Shampoo Toxic?
In a recent study published in the journal, Science, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) — from products like pesticides, adhesives, cleaning agents and personal care products — were found to now rival cars as a source […]
The Health-conscious Eater’s Guide on How to Shop for Meat
Shopping for meat is complicated these days. When you’re a health-conscious eater, it can be a challenge to find meat that is in line with your natural and minimally processed food values. The labels on […]
Sulfites and Additives Unveiled
If you’ve ever looked at packaged food ingredients, they sometimes read like a foreign language. Are food product chemicals and additives bad for you? If so, which ones are the most harmful? Let’s take a […]
The Truth About Condiments
What’s a sandwich without a little mayonnaise or a hamburger without a little ketchup? Bland, some might say, but others might say, “Healthy!” Indeed, many of the condiments we grew up using are not very […]