Food Coloring- Toxins in a Rainbow of Colors
byFood dyes offer no nutritional benefits to our food. It is purely cosmetic, to make otherwise bland, grey or beige foods seem more appealing….
Food & Ingredients
The Link Between Nightshades, Chronic Pain and Inflammation
byFew people are familiar with the term nightshade vegetables, and many will be surprised to learn that consuming foods from this plant group may be…
The Mighty Coconut
byAs I write this article I think about the scene in Castaway with Tom Hanks, as he struggles to open a coconut, so he…
Eleven Problematic Food Additives
byOver the years the number of additives to our foods has greatly increased. If our great grandparents could look at the food on store…
Health Benefits of Kefir
byWhat is Kefir? Kefir is a fermented drink which is made by adding kefir grains to liquids such as milk, water or juice. The…
The Health Benefits of Wheatgrass
byI love wheatgrass. It is one of my favorite superfoods. I take wheatgrass twice a day, every day in a powdered form. I prefer…
What are Nightshades?
byNightshades are a specific group of plants belonging to the Solanaceae family which includes over 2,000 species. They are also some of the most…
What is MSG and HVP?
byMSG (Monosodium Glutamate) is a product added to foods to enhance its flavor. It is the single sodium salt of the amino acid Glutamic…
History and Hidden Sources of MSG (Monosodium glutamate)
byHistory For thousands of years, Japanese cooks have added a special ingredient to their foods to magnify the taste. The ingredient was known as…