How to read food labels without being tricked! First and foremost, the front of the label on any food product is often used to lure or trick people into buying their product. False claims on the front label make people believe that the product is healthy. So then, what is the...
September is apple season! We have so many kinds of apples to choose from: Jonathan, Red Delicious, Jazz, Mackintosh, Gala, Granny Smith, and the list goes on. The list also goes on for the many recipes that contain apples, however the best way to enjoy an apple is simply...
Should we really be getting at least 8 hours of sleep every night? Yes! Our bodies need the biological rhythms that allow us to stay healthy, by repairing our DNA, building tissues and muscle, regulating weight and mood chemicals. Sleep deprivation causes our cortisol levels to...
Did you know?... Eggs are safe to eat 4 - 5 weeks after the "expiration date" or "sell by" date. There is also a three-digit number you can find under the expiration date that tells you the date the eggs were packed. Example: 041 tells us that the eggs were packed on day 41 of...
Green Leafy Vegetables -What are they good for? Despite the rap that romaine lettuce is getting these days, and the fact that most green leafy vegetables are at the top of the list for riskiest FDA-regulated foods, all green leafy vegetables are great for our health. It is said, the...
E-Coli Survival Guide It seems that every year the Center for Disease Control puts out a warning regarding an E. Coli breakout. This year, Romaine lettuce is in the news. E. Coli lives in the digestive tract of many animals. For humans, E. Coli is a gastrointestinal...