Decades ago, the food available was mostly fresh and locally grown; today, the majority of foods consumed are highly processed, high in sugar and fat. The truth is, we are literally eating ourselves to death. First off, what is the SAD diet? Standard. American. Diet. Obesity rates have skyrocketed, and one in five American deaths […]
Maraschino cherries are a favorite among many people, but you may want to reconsider this favorite cherry topper. They contain something banned for consumption even in the United States! The United States classifies Maraschino cherries as decorations. Therefore, the banned Red Dye #4 is allowed into the cherries. Have you ever wondered how Maraschino […]
Ahhh, bacon, who doesn’t love the incredible taste of bacon. Many people who go vegan have to miss out on the delicious taste, but you really don’t have too! This tempeh bacon is incredibly healthy, super delicious, and you don’t have to kill a beautiful pig to enjoy the taste! Another great perk is that […]
Food is one of the most amazing things in the universe, but what is on the shelves today is not food, not anywhere close to food. What is it is a toxic pit of chemicals that is affecting the way that you crave food; the food industry has it all figured out and the sooner […]
That age old question comes to show its ugly head; which came first: the chicken or the egg? Fortunately, for plant based eaters the chicken has been taken out of the equation; amazing! Clara Foods, a San Francisco based sustainable foods company, wants to cut back on the disease-spreading potential and harmful environmental impact of […]
As if people need more of an excuse to indulge in chocolate, but if you need one then this might be the best news you have heard in a while. Recent studies have found that chocolate could even be better for your brain than exercise. A group of scientists from Columbia University and NYU conducted […]
Green Juices and smoothies are all the rage in the health world, but if you are looking to buy one every day you will be spending a pretty penny. These options will give you the perfect green smoothie for half the cost. Eating a huge variety of fresh produce, especially green vegetables are important for […]
Refrigerators are an amazing tool, but I think people get a little too used to the idea of having one sometimes. There are a lot of things you have probably been refrigerating your whole life that you should not be. Certain foods will maintain flavor and freshness best if not subjected to cold, condensed air. […]
The thought of having cancer is devastating, and it is happening to more and more people every single second of every single day. So if you could do something to reduce your risk of ending up with this deadly disease, wouldn’t you? Not all health problems are avoidable, but you have more control over your […]
To understand the nature of Pringles and other stackable chips, forget the notion that they come from actual potatoes in any recognizable way. The Pringles Company (in an effort to avoid taxes levied against “luxury foods” like chips in the UK) once even argued that the potato content of their chips was so low that […]