Artificial Food Colors: What You Should Know
At a glance Most artificial food colors are petroleum-derived compounds that offer no nutritional benefits but have been linked to…
At a glance Most artificial food colors are petroleum-derived compounds that offer no nutritional benefits but have been linked to…
At a glance The insulin index is a measure of the body’s insulin response to a specific food. In contrast, the insulin load …
White bread and whole grain bread are both popular, but they are not the same when it comes to nutrition. Whole grain is usually less refined and higher in fibre, but then you also see words like whole wheat, wholemeal and brown bread, which can make t…
Trying to choose between magnesium oxide and magnesium glycinate? It can get confusing fast. One is often recommended for sleep and stress, the other for constipation, and before long you’re left wondering if they’re basically the same thing. They’re n…
Whole grain bread is often seen as the healthier option, but is it actually good for you? And what does “whole grain” really mean anyway? In this post, I’ll look at what whole grain bread is, its main benefits and possible downsides, and whether it rea…
You may have noticed BHT on a cereal ingredient list and wondered what it actually is. It sounds like one of those synthetic ingredients people often worry about. But what is it really, and is it something to worry about? In short: Is BHT in cereal bad…
I decided to test Fooducate because it often comes up when searching for food scanning and calorie tracking apps. It has over 1 million downloads and many loyal users, so I wanted to see whether it’s actually helpful or just another app giving simplifi…
Every time I check the label of a packaged loaf of bread, I find calcium propionate on it. A quick search tells me it’s a preservative. But when I read a bit more, I start seeing claims linking it to ADHD, blood sugar problems, and even cancer. It soun…
Quercetin and bromelain are everywhere in the allergy supplement world. People take them for hay fever, sinus pressure, and other allergy symptoms. But what are the actual benefits, and do they really work, or is this just another supplement trend? I l…
If you’re trying to lose weight but you still want cereal for breakfast, the goal is simple: pick one that keeps you full so you’re not hungry again an hour later. What makes a cereal good for weight loss (my criteria) I keep it simple. For weight loss…