If you spend any time on social media, you’ve probably noticed a trend: everything is supposedly bad for you. According to viral posts, everything you eat, drink, breathe, or do will lead to an early death—typically by cancer or heart attack. Even water and fruit aren’t safe from the fear-mongering. If you’re wondering what’s actually…
Since the 1960s, large health associations and food manufacturers have praised the health benefits of vegetable oils. As their popularity grew, producers eagerly marketed their supposed health benefits—despite little to no scientific evidence supporting these claims. Now, as more people research food and health independently, the truth is emerging: we’ve been misled from the start….
Artificial food dyes have been facing increasing scrutiny, with reports claiming they may cause cancer and affect brain function. These concerns have spread rapidly, raising questions about their actual risks. Are these dyes truly dangerous, or is the fear overblown? In this article, we uncover the truth about green dye in food. Green Food Dye…
It is a tale as old as time, chocolate is bad for you and should only be eaten occasionally. This unfortunate message has kept us from indulging in our favorite food for centuries. However, new research reveals that certain compounds in chocolate may offer significant health benefits for the entire body. In this article, we’ll…
On January 15th, 2025, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) banned red dye no. 3, also known as erythrosine, from being used in food and ingestible drugs in the United States1—mirroring actions taken by other countries. Red dye #3 was already banned from cosmetic products in the 1990s in the United States because it is…
Diet culture, along with many doctors and dietitians, often champion low-fat diets as the foundation of a healthy lifestyle. However, emerging scientific evidence challenges this claim. Studies suggest that low-fat diets dramatically decrease testosterone levels leading to a multitude of physical and mental health complications. Fat provides significantly more bioavailable nutrients than carbohydrates or protein….
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic health condition on a war path. Every day, approximately 5,082 people in the United States alone are diagnosed with diabetes1. Within the same 24-hour period, an estimated 238 diabetes-related amputations occur. Additionally, an average of 120 individuals develop end-stage kidney disease as a result of diabetes, and 48 people…
Modern life has put an almost unmanageable amount of demands on the family unit. In a world full of chaos it is more important than ever to prioritize coming together and enjoying a family meal. Family dinners have been proven by research to have a protective effect on the family. Providing families who participate with…
Providing kids with healthy lunch options can be a real challenge. During the school year, lunches must be able to last for hours in a lunch box and be eaten without heating. When kids are home, lunches need to be appealing enough to make them pause mid-day play for a meal. It’s often tempting to…
Feeding an entire family can be daunting at best. Busy schedules, picky eaters, and the demand of screen time can leave a family feeling distant and overwhelmed. The value of eating together as a family can get lost in the chaos. Many times, the workload of a routine family dinner may not seem worth it….
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