Right now you’re probably thinking that any type of comparison between a highly addictive narcotic like cocaine and a McDonalds cheeseburger is a bit out there. What could an addictive and dangerous street drug possibly have in common with junk food? Well, a lot more than you might think. Several recent studies solidify that junk food has not only psychological but physiological effects in the body. Foods that are high in sugars and fats cause the brain to release the same [...]
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Splenda anyone? Splenda (also know as Sucralose) the artificial sweetener was actually discovered in 1976 through a collaborative project between scientists at Tate & Lyle in a failed attempt to develop a type of fertilizer. What they did find was a chemical they could use in food products as an artificial sweetener. While Splenda can’t penetrate the blood brain barrier like the neurotoxic sweetener aspartame, studies are showing Splenda may be causing users to show signs of weight gain, disruption of [...]
The media has been going crazy for some odd months heralding the return of the junk food classic, the McDonald’s McRib. This little bit of “restructured” rib-shaped pork has garnered a cult-like following that has shown its loyalty to the molded meat product by feasting on it to the point of upping McDonald’s sales by almost 5%. That’s all great news for McDonald’s, but more and more consumers are wondering what exactly is inside of the McRib. We were wondering the [...]
Looking for a cooking oil that’s even healthier than extra virgin olive oil? Ever heard of grapeseed oil? Uh-huh, that’s oil pressed from the seeds of grapes. So whats the big deal with this stuff? Well, grapeseed oil has the highest concentration of poly-unsaturated fats out of any oil. These are the good fatty acids that help lower LDL (bad cholesterol). In addition grapeseed oil helps raise the bodies production of HDL (good cholesterol). When you incorporate this oil into your diet [...]
The most common response that I get from people when speaking about the benefits of eating organic foods is “I would eat it but organic food is soooo expensivvee…”. How do I answer that? I tell them “You’re right, it is.” Are there any investors in the room? Lets think of it this way. Eating organic is making an investment. When we forgo the standard american produce and choose to eat organic we’re making an investment in our health. We’re choosing to avoid the [...]
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Most of us ladies have to “put on our face” before we leave the house in the morning. A quick sweep or mascara, a face-full of bronzer, a pout slathered in gloss—no matter what your weapon of choice you probably use it daily. So, what if I told you that serum you slather could be full of toxins? “The greedy corporate strategy of cutting corners to expand profits now means “injecting” toxic smoothing agents into everything from eye drops and [...]
We should all demand top quality from the nutritional supplements that we buy and use, especially our daily multivitamin. You might be thinking right now, ” Well how can I really tell if the vitamin that I’m taking is a good quality supplement? I didn’t know what to look for at the supermarket so I bought the one with the fanciest package. ” Were we right? If so you’re not alone. Most people have no idea what to look for when [...]
Ah yes, another list! We know you love lists and we do too. If you’re stressing about that big test next month or tired of losing your keys and finding them in your pocket, read on. Stay sharp and maintain your brain with these fantastic foods to keep you functioning at your fullest! Sorry, we couldn’t help the cheesy play on words, but these foods are anything but a joke. To keep the brain functioning optimally we need to provide it with [...]
Coffee or tea? Regardless of your answer, growing evidence suggests that both are beneficial in their own ways. That’s good news for you coffee drinkers who may have been growing tired of coffee’s recent negative press. Even more recent studies have shown medicinal value, although limited, in consuming coffee in moderation. If in fact these benefits measure up to those known to be contained in green tea has yet to be determined. Lets take a look at the two side by side. The [...]
