The risk of using plastic when microwaving foods
Be careful when putting plastic covered food in the microwave, you could be creating a health hazard! Make sure you do your research on...
Is chocolate "really" healthy?
There have been many studies in the news lately touting the various benefits of chocolate - dark chocolate in particular. These benefits...
Cereal, with a heaping of sugar
We don't tend to equal cereal with junk food, but if we take a closer look at the sugar content of many cereals, we will likely change...
How to live to (and past) 100
There are a lot of candles on that cake! Today, the average U.S. newborn can be expected to reach 80 years, and more and more people are...
Non-dairy milk?
With the exception of soy milk, I had always considered milk to come from a cow, period. However, an article from Berkley Wellness shows...
The link between Facebook and eating disorders
There have been countless stories in the news and studies done in regards to how Facebook affects us. It's acknowledged by many that...
Should you jump on the gluten-free bandwagon?
You have likely heard the term "gluten free" by now. As recent as five years ago, the term was virtually unheard of, whereas it is now a...
The Dangers of Powered Caffeine
Many of us associate caffeine primarily with coffee and soft drinks, although it's many other food products and beverages as well. But...
Examining Fat
The title story for a recent edition of Time Magazine is simply and provocatively entitled "Eat Butter". The author, a member of...
The Benefits of Turmeric
You may think of turmeric simply as a spice added to food to enhance the flavour, but it is so much more. While turmeric is a major...
