Healthy Living
August 10, 2023
In recent years, diets such as the ketogenic diet (keto) and intermittent fasting have surged in popularity. These dietary approaches aim to achieve weight loss, metabolic benefits, and overall improved health. One surprising inclusion in these diets...CoffeeKetoFasting
July 11, 2023
In the world of health and nutrition, there are few names as prominent and influential as Paul C. Bragg. An innovative nutritionist, health crusader, and wellness advocate, Paul Bragg dedicated his life to spreading the message of healthy living thro...Paul BraggApple Cider VinegarNutrition
April 06, 2023
In our fast-paced and demanding world, achieving a restful night's sleep can often feel like an elusive dream. With the rise of stress, anxiety, and sleep disorders, many individuals are turning to natural remedies to alleviate their sleep troubles. ...SleepNatural Foods
February 16, 2023
Magnesium is a mineral that is essential for human health. It is involved in many important bodily functions, including energy production, protein synthesis, muscle and nerve function, and the regulation of blood sugar and blood pressure. Magnesium a...NutritionNuts
February 15, 2023
Seaweed is a type of algae that is commonly found in oceans and seas around the world. It is packed with nutrients and is a popular ingredient in many Asian cuisines. One of the key nutrients found in seaweed is iodine, which is essential for healthy...Nutrition
February 09, 2023
Fish is one of the healthiest foods you can eat. It is a great source of protein, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals. However, not all fish is created equal. There are two types of fish you can find in the market: wild caught fish and farm raised f...FishNutrition
April 01, 2021
What do you keep in those drawers in the bottom of your refrigerator? Soda cans? Beer bottles? Whatever you brought home from the grocery store that needs the space? At some point you’ve probably heard those drawers referred to as crispers. But ...VegetablesFruitRefrigeration
March 29, 2021
The other day, we were grocery shopping in Kroger and decided to pick up some canned peaches. We saw these cans of Simple Truth peaches labeled as “Certified Transitional” and “Made with Transitional Peaches.” We wondered, what are transition...Natural Foods
February 13, 2021
There are so many different kinds of citrus fruits in our grocery stores today. It seems like every year there are different brands and packages of what could, for all we know, just be differently sized and shaped oranges. Two perfect examples of thi...FruitCitrus
November 14, 2020
When you see a jar of mixed nuts, wouldn’t you assume that most of the contents are actually, well, nuts? Okay, the roasted peanuts are obviously just filler, but shouldn’t the rest be actual nuts? Would you be surprised to find out that many of ...Nuts
October 17, 2020
Humans aren’t the only creatures that enjoy our natural foods. Those of us who grow our own vegetables or buy our produce directly from farmers know it’s common to find caterpillars nibbling on our leafy greens or nesting in our broccoli. And tha...FruitCitrus
September 19, 2020
Fresh cucumber slices make delicious crunchy additions to salads and sandwiches. But sometimes, cucumbers can have a bitter taste. Why do some taste bitter? Is it the particular breed or variety of cucumber? Are you supposed to eat the skins of some ...VegetablesCucumbers
July 07, 2020
Have you ever been hit with the factoid, “Tomatoes are actually fruits?” Well, here’s something even weirder – did you know strawberries aren’t actually berries? And for that matter, neither are raspberries or blackberries? Why, then, do...Fruit
May 30, 2020
Peanut butter has been a staple of the American diet since the 1940s. Invented by John Harvey Kellogg in the 1890s and produced commercially starting in the 1920s, Americans fell in love with peanut butter as an economical source of protein during th...Natural FoodsFood Additives
April 18, 2020
We love finding great deals, but when you’re shopping, it’s important to check that what you’re buying is actually what you think it is, particularly when it comes to food products. There are many cheap substitutes out there that don’t measur...ChocolateNatural Foods
April 11, 2020
Have you ever been washing an apple and felt like you just couldn’t quite get it all the way clean? What you’re feeling on the apple’s skin is actually wax, some of which is naturally produced by the apple itself, and some of which might not...FruitApples
April 10, 2020
You’ve probably seen caramel coloring listed among the ingredients of one of your favorite foods. After all, it’s added to virtually every conventional processed food that’s brown – like sodas, chocolates, soups, breads, baked goods, beer, an...SodaFood Additives
April 04, 2020
I recently had a craving for some instant ramen noodles like I used to eat in my college days. So I went to the supermarket to pick up a package of the ramen noodles with the little shrimps that I used to like so much. As a college student I rarel...Food Additives
March 28, 2020
For most of history, the salt that humans consumed wasn’t the refined, white sodium chloride we know today. In nature, salt rocks also contain an abundance of other minerals that can be found in our soils and oceans. Pure white salt only became ava...SaltNatural Foods
February 26, 2020
A few years ago, we took part in a cleanse that had us eliminate nightshade vegetables from our diet. To be honest, we had never heard of this food group before. Over the past few years though, nightshade vegetables have been getting more attention f...VegetablesTomatoesPeppersKetchup
February 23, 2020
Coffee is a part of everyday life for millions of Americans. The average American coffee-drinker spends about $21 per week on coffee and drinks roughly 3 cups per day. It only makes sense that we would take an interest in how to make our coffee groun...CoffeeRefrigeration
January 28, 2020
We tend to think of tomatoes as culinary vegetables. After all, they go right alongside lettuce and onions on our sandwiches and in our tossed salads with carrots and celery. Because we put our other vegetables in the refrigerator’s crisper drawer ...TomatoesRefrigeration
January 19, 2020
Sweet Vidalia onions make a great culinary alternative for those who don’t like the stinging bite of spicier onions. But do you know how sweet onions get their unique flavor? And did you know that Vidalia onions can technically only come from one p...Onions
January 09, 2020
Have you ever wondered why some people keep their bananas on little hangers? Is it just to make them look like they’re still hanging on a banana tree? Is there any scientific justification to the belief that keeping bananas bunched on hooks makes t...FruitBananasReviews
January 08, 2020
Bell peppers come in a variety of colors – green, yellow, orange, and red. Many believe these colors of bell peppers are different types of peppers, like banana peppers, jalapeno peppers, and habanero peppers. They do, after all, have quite differe...Peppers
December 16, 2019
Iceberg lettuce is a staple of the American kitchen. Who doesn’t love a wedge salad made with fresh, crunchy iceberg lettuce? But where did it come from, how did it get its name, and is it really as void of nutrients as some foodies claim? Histo...Lettuce
July 31, 2019
Food recalls are so common these days that it’s impossible to keep track of all of them. At the time of this writing, on the Food and Drug Administration’s website, there are 1,011 active recalls on food products with reasons ranging from E. Coli...VegetablesGardeningNatural Foods
April 25, 2019
Water is the foundation of life on Earth. Our bodies depend on it all the way down to basic cellular functions, and the purity and quality of the water we ingest can have implications throughout every level of our physical and mental health. Do we pu...WaterFood Additives
October 18, 2018
Prenatal vitamins provide important vitamins and nutrients to women of childbearing age, most of which are hard to get directly from food. The most important nutrient in prenatal vitamins is folate. The CDC recommends that all women between the ages ...Pregnancy
October 10, 2018
A review of common ingredients found in 5 popular face washes and 3 more natural and affordable alternatives. The popularity of Rachel Hollis’ new book "Girl, Wash Your Face" got us wondering if it matters what we use to wash our faces. There are...Health and Beauty
September 01, 2018
When big stores and restaurant chains choose to raise their food standards, it changes the country’s food market in big ways. Walmart’s decision in the mid-2000s to sell organic dairy products made organic foods cheaper and more widely available ...Dollar GeneralDollar TreeNatural Foods
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