Did you know that restaurants and food companies are using misleading labels to market their high-calorie products as healthy options? In fact, researchers at the University of South Carolina found that consumers on a diet are more likely to choose…
The food we serve our children plays an essential role in their overall health and development. However, our modern lifestyles, where both parents often have demanding careers, can mean that finding the time for preparing nutritious meals becomes increasingly difficult.…
Have you ever found yourself peeling an apple before eating it or giving it to your child? You might want to think twice about removing that nutritious skin. Researchers at the University of Iowa have found that apple peels contain…
Onion skins might seem like a trivial food waste, but with over 500,000 tons produced every year in countries like Spain, Holland, and the U.K, it turns out they pack a powerful nutritional punch. The discarded outer layers of an…
The key to raising healthy kids who grow into adults with positive lifestyle choices could be as simple as having regular family meals. The power of sitting down to eat together as a family is remarkable, as it can help…
You wish for better health and improved eating habits, but how exactly do you achieve it? One technique could be to simply spend more time thinking about it. This might sound too good to be true, but according to scientists…
Trans fats have long been labeled as the “bad guys” when it comes to our health, but did you know that not all trans fats are created equal? Yes, you read that correctly – there is a significant difference between…
Do you find yourself regularly eating dinner while sitting in front of the TV? If so, you might want to reconsider this habit. Not only can it be distracting, leading you to make poorer food choices, but it can also…
Rice, even organic rice, has an annoying habit of soaking up arsenic from the soil it’s grown in. As a result, products sweetened with brown rice syrup — like baby formulas, cereal bars, and energy shots — may contain worrisome…
Eating red meat seems to always be at the center of a health controversy, with numerous studies linking its consumption to an array of health problems like diabetes, cardiovascular diseases (CVD), and even various types of cancers. Lately, this concern…
Do you find yourself reaching for energy drinks more often than you’d like to admit? Well, it’s time to put down that can! A staggering 50 percent of teens consume energy and sports drinks, and this habit can cause irreversible…
Vitamin B3, also known as niacin, plays an essential role in numerous processes in the human body. It helps maintain healthy skin, promote digestion, enhance mental function, and reduce fatigue. Although the nutrient is typically known for these benefits, recent…