If you regularly eat processed or packaged foods, you’ve almost certainly consumed disodium phosphate. It’s a common additive used to improve texture, preserve color, balance pH, and stabilize foods ranging from coffee creamers to deli meats to boxed mac and cheese. But should you be concerned? What does GRAS really mean? And is there any […]
Check the label before you treat! Halloween should be fun, spooky, and just a little sugary—but that doesn’t mean your candy bowl has to be filled with artificial dyes, corn syrup, and mystery ingredients. If you’re trying to offer treats that are easier to digest (literally and figuratively), there are now plenty of options that
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If you’ve ever read a nutrition label in the U.S., you’ve probably seen it: “Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.” But where did this magic number come from? Is it the gold standard for healthy eating, or just a convenient average? And more importantly—should you be basing your daily nutrition on it?
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When it comes to plant-based protein, soy often steals the spotlight—but not without controversy. For years, soy has been praised for its high protein content and complete amino acid profile, only to be shadowed by fears that it might “mess with your hormones.” The worry? Estrogen. Or more specifically, phytoestrogens—plant compounds in soy that are
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Let’s get one thing out of the way: fruit has sugar. Yes, even the healthiest, most antioxidant-packed blueberry is still sweetened by nature’s own sugar. But before you start side-eyeing your banana like it betrayed you, let’s talk about why fruit sugar and processed sugar are not the same beast—not even close. What Kind of
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Let’s face it: sugar has a sweet reputation… and a not-so-sweet reality. We love it, crave it, and—according to most health professionals—consume far too much of it. Enter the world of sugar alternatives, the supposed heroes of the health-conscious crowd. But are they really the guilt-free saviors they claim to be, or just wolves in
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Decode food packaging like a pro—learn how to spot sneaky additives, unhealthy oils, and what “natural” really means (spoiler: it doesn’t mean much). 🥛 Why Ingredient Labels Matter Reading the back of the package is one of the most important skills for making healthy choices—more important than calorie counting or believing everything a cereal box
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Calcium: The Foundation of Strong Bones and Teeth Calcium is a vital mineral that is most commonly associated with strong bones and teeth, but it also plays several other essential roles in the body. It is the most abundant mineral in the human body and is necessary for many physiological processes. Key benefits of calcium
Potassium is an essential mineral and electrolyte that plays a vital role in maintaining normal cell function, nerve signaling, muscle contractions, and fluid balance in the body. It is especially important for heart health and maintaining proper blood pressure levels. Key benefits of potassium include: Potassium is found in a wide range of foods, particularly
Omega-6 Fatty Acids: Essential but to be Balanced Omega-6 fatty acids are another type of polyunsaturated fat that are essential for the body. While they are crucial for overall health, it is important to maintain a proper balance between omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids to avoid negative health effects, as most Western diets tend to