Understanding Food Labels
byUnderstanding food labels can be a daunting task, some terms are just marketing hype, while others are terms that are sanctioned by the USDA…
Understanding food labels can be a daunting task, some terms are just marketing hype, while others are terms that are sanctioned by the USDA…
Do you know what food additives are in your foods? Here’s a list of seven food additives that are banned in many foreign countries,…
Fiber is found in many foods such as the skins of fruits and vegetables, and the coverings of wheat and rice. Fiber offers numerous…
PLU (Product Look Up) codes are 4 or 5 digit numbers which have been used by supermarkets since 1990 to make check-out and inventory…
If you consume soda, or electrolyte beverages, you may consider looking for a healthier way to hydrate your body. Many sodas such as Mountain…
Food dyes offer no nutritional benefits to our food. It is purely cosmetic, to make otherwise bland, grey or beige foods seem more appealing….
Few people are familiar with the term nightshade vegetables, and many will be surprised to learn that consuming foods from this plant group may be…
As I write this article I think about the scene in Castaway with Tom Hanks, as he struggles to open a coconut, so he…
Over the years the number of additives to our foods has greatly increased. If our great grandparents could look at the food on store…
What is Kefir? Kefir is a fermented drink which is made by adding kefir grains to liquids such as milk, water or juice. The…