Farmed vs. Wild Caught fish -- have you ever wondered if there was a difference. There is a difference in price, so that might make you wonder if there is a difference in quality, nutrition, and taste! I was in my local market and was picking up some Salmon for a great dinner later that night. Now don't worry... I am not … [Read more...]
One Food To Avoid On Vacation!
We are all out looking to relax before the school season starts backup again. No matter how hard we try to do well with our eating habits this one food keeps popping up. Vacations are not even safe! Recently we made a tip to Galveston, TX to enjoy the beach and I was amazed with the many forms the sinister food took … [Read more...]
Pink Slime On The Way Out?
A small victory has been made in the war against unhealthy processed food. "Pink Slime," is a meat product that is made up of ground beef and an industrial ammonia-laced byproduct. Beef Products Inc. (BPI) is temporarily closing some of its pink slime production plants as a result of public out cry. Pink Slime In case … [Read more...]
Sugar vs. High Fructose Corn Syrup
The battle is on. Which is worse for you will soon be decided in court. Yes, you heard it right! This week a federal judge will start the deliberations. To many that live a healthy lifestyle sugar in any form is not a desired part of their diet. We have heard for years how sugar is a zero when it comes to nutrition. The … [Read more...]
Artificial Sweeteners + Vitamins = Healthy?
Everyone is getting on the health bandwagon these days and the artificial sweetener companies don't want to be left out. Enter Splenda Essentials with its new health-supporting product, which actually may be more closely linked to common household bleach than to health. Chlorine Is Nature's Doberman Attack Dog What are we … [Read more...]