You will find artificial sweeteners almost everywhere today. They are an obvious additive in diet soft drinks and other reduced-calorie foods.
While it’s no revelation that the safety of aspartame, acesulfame potassium and saccharin have been extremely controversial since...
So, you have the munchies and you really feel like something to dip your veggies or whole grain chips in. The typical processed snack dip has over 40 ingredients in it, including some that are very hard to pronounce,...
Food labels can be confusing to many consumers. With so much information on them, it’s hard to quickly decipher what is healthy and what’s not, and some can also be rather deceptive. To help clear up some of that...
Apple cider vinegar is just one of those things you can't talk enough about. There are numerous grocery items that have multiple purposes and apple cider vinegar is one of those items. Made from fermented apple juice, regular use...
Believe it or not, there is a right way to enjoy a few beers without completely sabotaging your clean diet efforts. If you have enjoyed a cold one or two after a long week at work, you know too...
"Until man duplicates a blade of grass, nature can laugh at his so-called scientific knowledge. Remedies from chemicals will never stand in favour compared with products of nature, the living cell of the plant, the final result of the...
Research performed at Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine has linked binge drinking during adolescence to an impaired ability to respond to stress as an adult, and a likely increased risk of depression and anxiety.
The study, led by...
Living in a traditional home can be expensive and leave little money for other things. With an increasing cost of living, higher rates of unemployment, and a general shift in consciousness towards sustainability, millions of Americans are breaking outside...
The benefits of essential oils are innumerable, from improved relaxation to potentially easing multiple forms of pain. However, some essential oils are simply too potent for children to use.
Luckily, there are several essential oils that are gentle enough...
You’ve probably heard about the dangers of parabens in connection with cosmetics and personal care; they prevent bacteria from growing, but also mimic or interfere with estrogen in the body. Exposure to estrogen is one of the main factors...
