Nutrition
Fruit Sugar Versus Table Sugar: What’s the Difference?
Written by Michael Richardson Sugar is enemy number one in today’s dieting world, and considering our astronomical sugar consumption habits, it’s probably a good place for our animosity. But throwing fruit out of our diet because of its sugar will have some bitter results. First of all, no research ties fruit consumption to obesity or …
The Daily Multivitamin Debate
Written by Taylor Smith “Don’t forget to take your vitamin!” It’s an imperative command many of us are familiar with. Moms and wives remind children and husbands to take their Centrum or Flintstones multivitamin. Odds are you’ve shouted it at someone or had it shouted at you at some point in your life. But why? …
How Expiration Dates Waste Food and Money
Written by Emma Penrod Kitchen cleaning? You might be tempted to purge your pantry. But if you refer exclusively to the package label, you could be wasting food—and money. According to the USDA, the expiration date that might prompt you to throw food away isn’t actually an accurate measure of when food is no longer …
What’s Better, Plastic or Wooden Cutting Boards?
Wood Pros: Wooden boards actually absorb bacteria and pathogens. Once absorbed, these dangerous microbials die as the wood dries. They’re easy on knives. Good wooden cutting boards can last for many years. Knives easily grip on a wood surface, meaning that you can have more controlled cuts. Cons: They shouldn’t be put through a dishwasher, …
A Salty Controversy
Written by Sadie Wirthlin The topic of salt intake levels has been a talk of controversy for several years now. Studies have shown that Americans consume more than the 2,300 milligrams of salt recommended by the Dietary Guidelines, which can cause an increased risk of heart disease and stroke. Other studies, however, are stating that …
5 foods to avoid just before going to sleep
Not Before Bed! Written by Sadie Wirthlin Snacking just before bed is a normal thing, but this is brought on more from boredom rather than hunger, according to nutrition expert Rene Ficek at Seattle Sutton’s Healthy Eating. Furthermore, nocturnal munching tends to be on more high-calorie snacks, like ice cream, cake, and chips, and can …
Food Label Upgrade
Written by Sadie Wirthlin The FDA is making a change to all food labels. First lady Michelle Obama, who has been a leading figure in the movement, says that revisions will hopefully reach all labels in the next two to three years. Parts of the label that will be getting a makeover are calories, serving …
Chocolate Surprise
Does chocolate deserve guilt? Written by Sadie Wirthlin Chocolate is a smooth and delicious treat that has been pleasing people’s pallets for years! It covers ice cream in syrup, it puts the chip in chocolate chip cookies, and it is considered the ultimate dessert. It also tops the list of guilty pleasures for most people. …
Juicing Benefits and Misconceptions
Written by Sadie Wirthlin Juicing is a hot trend turning heads these days. Bottles of fruit and vegetable juices are promoted as having exceptional health benefits, including the misty term “detoxification,” and people are listening. We are a generation looking for the next best health option to help us lose weight and feel good, and …
Anti-Depressants and Nutrient Supplements: An Effective Combination?
Written by Sadie Wirthlin Depression is a condition that affects millions of people. Depending on the severity, conditions may require medications and the results may vary. Early research is being done on how to make these medications more effective, and one promising avenue is to pair anti-depressant medication with certain supplements. Recent research suggests omega-3 …