As many of you gather today with family and friends, the staff at The Alternative Daily wants to wish you and your family peace, health, and happiness. We are grateful for all of our readers who have made our...
Do you regularly consume canned food? While it is convenient and often cheap, canned food has its fair share of downsides which consumers should be aware of. These downsides are severe enough that we should consider the issue of...
Magnesium silicate is comprised of finely ground particles of stone. It originates in the ground and is a mined product, so it can be contaminated with other substances. In its raw state, talc contains asbestos. Asbestos is a known...
Do you find the world of sugar substitutes confusing? I don’t blame you - the waters can indeed be quite rocky. Making the decision to cut refined white sugar and high fructose corn syrup out of your diet is...
Oh, for the love of cheese, it is just so darn good. But, is it good for us? That is a loaded question. There is cheese, and then there is cheese. Choosing the right cheese can make all the...
For some, grapefruit can be an acquired taste. If you don’t love this tart citrus fruit, you may want to give it a second try after reading this. There are numerous research-backed reasons to enjoy this superfruit.
Grapefruit contains...
The holiday season is officially here, and temptations abound. If you are trying to stay true to your healthy lifestyle, the days between Thanksgiving and New Years can be especially difficult. Office parties, family gatherings and lots of sugar-laden...
Just when you thought the nonstick pan controversy was a distant memory - here it is again - and this time it is really bad news for men. Researchers from the University of  Padua, Italy, found incriminating evidence against...
Canadian Marcellus Gilmore Edson was the first person to patent peanut butter in 1884. For the past 133 years, this sticky goodness has been a staple in homes across North America.
Despite what you might think, peanut butter is...
Everyone is at risk of type 2 diabetes…everyone. Over 80% of the American population is currently in an insulin resistant scenario. According to Dr. Wes Youngberg, Clinical Nutritionist and Lifestyle Medicine Specialist, an insulin resistant scenario is where the...
