Introduction Ah, air fresheners, they smell so good. But it’s the smell that makes them problematic! They come in many varieties and scents. We hang them in our cars, spray them in the air, light them up (scented candle or gel) and plug them in the outlets. But are the scents they release affecting your […]
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Introduction There’s a reason fast food chains are called fast food! Fast food is convenient, quick, and addictive. Who doesn’t like hot French fries occasionally? However, if this is common for your meals, you should know some general information about your selections before you place your next order. Pro tip: If you want French fries
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Introduction Soon your meat will come from a petri dish! That’s right! The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) approved the sale of lab-grown meat in June of 2023. Of course, it will embrace an impressive name such as “cultivated” meat. Currently, the approval is to grow directly from the cells of chickens. It’s already available
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Introduction Seed oils also known as vegetable oil, marketed as “heart-healthy” are used in more food products than you are aware of. Found in sneaky places like ice cream, crackers, chips, and baked goods just to name a few. Of course, these foods aren’t marketed as “heart-healthy” but the seed oils found in them are.
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Introduction So, you’re tired of the struggle to lose weight and discovered a “new” and effective way to give you rapid results. Sounds too good to be true, but you’re seeing others achieving real results. You think, why not give it a try; after all, you’ve tried the “traditional” way of losing weight. It’s true,
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Introduction Non-sugar sweeteners known as artificial sugar have been around for a long time, but does that make them healthy to consume? Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) released information about the health effects of non-sugar sweeteners and advised people not to consume them for weight control as well as a warning for unfavorable effects
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Introduction Food journaling is one of the most powerful tools to help with your health and wellness goals. It flushes out patterns in eating behaviors (triggers), tracks progress, and keeps you accountable. Journaling can also deliver motivation and serve as a form of self-care. In this blog post, I review why recording your food is
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Introduction There’s a new juice on the market for kids called Plezi, launched by the former first lady, Michelle Obama. She is also the co-founder of the brand. This juice is being marketed as “healthy” for kids 4-6 years old with no added sugar making this a more appealing drink alternative to parents versus 100%
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Introduction In my last blog, What Does Bioengineered Food Mean? I reviewed how GMOs are banned from growing and processing organic foods. Now, there’s a coating approved for organic produce to enhance freshness and extend the shelf-life targeted to organic farmers and distributors. What does this mean for organic produce? After reading this blog post,
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Introduction You may have noticed food labels with a new term, “bioengineered” or “derived from bioengineering,” as a new national labeling standard that went into effect in January 2022. You’ve been eating genetically engineered foods found in at least 75% of processed foods without knowing it. In this blog post, I’ll break down what
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