Burger King’s “Red Burger” a Technicolor Health Terror
So, we all know that picking up a burger from Burger King isn't healthy — however, many people still get sucked into the hype by clever marketing schemes. The latest such scheme, hailing from Burger King Japan, is the scheduled release of the Aku (Red) Burger — a burger made with a bright red bun, cheese, and sauce....
Additives in Food More Harmful When Combined with Other Additives
If you haven’t yet made the switch from chemical-filled, processed foods to more natural, unprocessed foods, a recent study suggests you may be doing yourself more harm than previously known. The Danish study has found that the effects of chemicals in food can be made worse by the presence of other chemicals, and that even small doses of chemicals...
Are You a Supermarket Snob?
Sue Reninger, a managing partner at a firm specializing in food marketing from Columbus Ohio, believes that people are willing to pay more for their groceries because, "Kroger shoppers are considered smart, savvy Walmart shoppers are regarded as penny-wise and traditional blue-collar America." The thought of shopping in a grocery store where things are basic — where the employees...
How to Pack for Survival on Your Next Camping Trip
Ah, the great outdoors! Summer is fast approaching and camping season is upon us! If you're going to a populated campsite, you're probably in for pretty smooth sailing. However, for more adventurous campers who like to go deep into the woods to pitch their tents, it pays to be prepared for the worst, just in case. The following are a...
What the Color of Your Pee is Telling You
Sometimes it's surprising how unexpected simple things can tell us a lot about our state of health. Take for example the color of urine — color changes in pee can be an early indicator of potential health problems. How often do you sneak a peek at your urine? If you are like most people, you probably don't bother, right? During...
Can Eating Eggs Lower Diabetes Risk?
Type 2 diabetes is a serious illness that can lead to compromised quality of life for many people who live with it. Because of rising rates of this condition in both adults and adolescents, prevention strategies are becoming increasingly necessary. One major factor in the prevention of type 2 diabetes is nutrition. Eggs, while long known to be a highly...
Scary Ingredients in Your Weight Loss Shake
If you’re on a mission to get healthy and lose weight, you’ve probably heard of the many prepared weight loss products out there. There are countless numbers of shakes, smoothies and bars out there that are portrayed as a magic bullet for weight loss. They are marketed with slick, appealing lifestyle imaging that makes us relate the products to health...
Fire Cider: An Ancient Miracle Remedy That Kick-Starts Metabolism and More
If you are someone who suffers from frequent illnesses and infections, this is your lucky day. You’re about to discover a highly effective and very affordable natural remedy that is completely safe without any side effects. Some people even consider it tasty, incorporating it into their cooking or cocktail recipes. Fire cider is a medicinal concoction that has been used...
Relax and Renew with These 3 Deep Breathing Exercises
Most of us take the fact that we can breathe for granted, and don’t notice how we breathe unless we’re in a situation where it suddenly becomes difficult. We may notice it when we have a cold and can no longer breathe through our nose, or after intense exercise when we’re trying to “catch our breath.” This is a huge...
Is Your Coffee Toxic or Healthy?
We sure love coffee! Over 50 percent of North Americans consume coffee every day. Coffee has even been named as the poorly-nourished American population's primary source of antioxidants. According to coffee experts, there are a number of critical steps that make or break the quality of green coffee beans. Most plants around the world have similar machinery and configuration,...
