To enrich something means to make it richer by adding good things to it. If you add some organic apple cider vinegar to your water, you've enriched it. Enriched white flour must have lots of good things added, so it's good for you. Right? Wrong! (more…)
A strong immune system is vital for staying healthy. Getting enough sleep, exercising, and good nutrition are all things that support your immune system. Conversely, running on a sleep deficit, living a sedentary lifestyle, and eating unhealthy foods will make your immune system weak. Let's take a look at some of the absolute worst types of food for your immune system. (more…)
The controversy surrounding trans fats has very little to do with their existence; after all, trans fats exist in nature in small amounts. What's really troubling is that they have continued to exist in the food supply for years, even when their negative health effects were widely known. [1] Fortunately, trans fats are finally being phased out of all foods in the United States, bringing us one step closer to a healthier nation. While we still have a long way to go, it creates hope to know that public health […]
Meat in its natural state is not totally harmful. The thing is, we don't often get it in its natural state, and common preparation methods for the food makes it even worse for human health. Consider the changes that cows go through before they come to us. Questionable medications, antibiotics, pesticide laden and GMO feed…all of this can be passed on to humans. (more…)
Artificial sweeteners are everywhere, and if you’re like me, you avoid them at all costs. Things like aspartame, sucralose, and saccharin can be found in a variety of processed diet foods; however, even some foods you wouldn’t expect contain these chemicals. Whether you’re knowingly poisoning yourself with these toxins or not, you must know that their presence in your diet, regardless of the amount, have no purpose for your body. Not eliminating them is sometimes the only obstacle many people have toward achieving good health. (more…)
