When we talk about the healthy brain, it doesn’t mean boosting your brain power through provoking debate or tricky games. But there is another significant way to improve your mental health. As we all know that healthy eating improves our health and reduce the risk of many other health-related issues but it also plays a very...
Many people prefer artificial sweeteners because they add sweetness to foods and contain a lot less calories than regular sugar. However, the safety of artificial sweeteners (e.g., NutraSweet, Sweet’N Low, etc.) can also be a cause of concern to consumers who aren’t sure how safe these products are to consume. Artificial Sweeteners and their Uses According...
With the acceleration of globalization, today we have more different types of food available to us than we have ever had in our entire history. Supermarkets offer us everything from natural local foods to imports from across the world, and we can cook pretty much anything we want in the comfort of our homes. So why...
If you think that the only reason you eat too much is that the food is simply too delicious to stop or that you just don’t have self control, think again. Did you know that there are actual triggers to eating more than we should? Recognizing the triggers can help us gain some of our control...
There’s nothing wrong with a bit of self-indulgence. From time to time it’s nice to give in to the little things that are so simple but bring so much enjoyment to our lives. Sometimes they’re things that you don’t want to mention to your friends or family, because you’re worried that it might be a little...
Are you ready to join in on the juicing trend? If so, you aren’t alone – after all, juicing has been proven to offer a wide array of health benefits for people of all ages. One of the first things you have to consider is what juicer you want to purchase. The best juicer machine for...
News flash: bakers in Australia and New Zealand are now using iodized salt in their baked goods. Why is this news? And why should we care? Apparently, most of us are not getting the amount of iodine we need for healthy thyroid function. What does the thyroid do? And what is iodine’s function? You might be...
I’ll admit, I’ve been known to chug an energy drink (or three) when I’m feeling sluggish, but how safe are these products to consume? Unless you’ve been living in a bubble for several years, it’s hard to miss the conflicting information about energy drinks and their safety — or lack thereof. Keep reading for an unbiased...
