Category Archives: "Nutrition"
International Agency Recommends No More Processed Meat-Ever
You already know they’re not good for you. But did you know that the World Cancer Research Fund International (WCRF) recommends you stop eating all of them for the rest of your life? I’m talking about processed meats. Yep, those salty, tasty things like bacon, sandwich meat, pepperoni, hot dogs, etc. If you could take […]
The Sugar Habit: How Dangerous Is It, Really?
There’s been debate for years over the good and bad of sugar. Whatever side of the fence you’re on, there’s no denying that in today’s society, we’re eating more and more and more of it. Whether it’s sugar, corn syrup, fructose, high fructose corn syrup, or other forms, it’s all sugar, and today it’s not […]
10 Tips to Help Keep Your Food Safe
As I look back over the events of this year (2011), I remember numerous news flashes concerning contaminated food. Did it seem like there were more this year than in years past? I can’t be sure, but I know the instances of contaminated eggs, spinach, cantaloupes, and other items made a lot of people sick, […]
Foods to Limit or Avoid: 6 That May Contain Carcinogens
With all the talk about the bad-for-you ingredients in foods, you may be wondering what’s just iffy (like that donut in the morning) and what’s really bad. Are there any foods that could be setting you up for disease in the future? Though science can’t yet tell us if eating hot dogs increases the risk […]