What are Fermented Foods? Fermentation is an ancient technique used by people for thousands of years. The process sounds a little gross at because the food is exposed to yeast and bacteria. This … [Read more...]

What is Aspartame? Many foods today are controversial. Everything from meat to cream and even some vegetables are up for debate on whether or not they are good for you. No food comes close to … [Read more...]

Trans Fat Definition Just about every diet and health program around talks about trans fats, and that they should be avoided. While most people recognize that they aren’t good for you, most don’t … [Read more...]

Best Sugar Substitute There are many reasons why people turn to sugar substitutes to satisfy their sweet tooth. Some people are looking to reduce calories, and others think it is better for them … [Read more...]

Is Canola Oil Bad for You? When walking down the baking aisle at your grocery store, you will notice that there are many different types of oils available. Choosing the right oil is not only … [Read more...]

  What is Food Addiction? The idea of being addicted to food may sound odd at first to many people. Since everyone needs food to live, it only makes sense that one would eat on a very regular basis. … [Read more...]

Effects of MSG Monosodium Glutamate, or MSG, is one of those things that people hear and instantly assume that it is terrible for you. MSG is added to a wide range of foods that people eat every day. … [Read more...]

  What is High Fructose Corn Syrup? High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is considered to be one of the biggest threats to the overall health of Americans and other western countries today. High fructose … [Read more...]

  Dangers of Soy When researching soy for your diet, you will likely find a lot of information that says it is one of the best ‘superfoods’ out there today and a lot that says it will disrupt your … [Read more...]

Why is Sugar Addictive & How You Can Break Free Most people today know that getting too much sugar can be very bad for you. It can cause inflammation, weight gain, increase your risk of diabetes … [Read more...]