Nasty Food Additives - Know Which Ones Are the Worst

What we do know about food additives is alarming...

Food additives are used in most processed foods today, to keep the food from going off on the shelves in the supermarket, and to entice children (and adults) to purchase them, because they’re brightly colored and tasty. Unfortunately, there is a lot that we don’t know about the long term and combined effects that these additives could have on our health, and the health of our children. But what we do know is alarming.

Every-Day Foods That May Be Harming You

Convenience seldom means health

Browsing your local supermarket, searching for dangerous items in your every-day foods, may not seem like much fun. However, it may be an important thing to do. A simple trip to the local supermarket reveals some of the food items that people use on a regular basis, that may contain hidden dangers.

However, before looking at the actual food items, keep the following points in mind ...

Why Are Trans Fats Dangerous?

You have to become vigilant about your "food"

60 Minutes produced a documentary on trans fats recently. Here is a summary about these dangerous fats, as well as some extra information that wasn’t covered in the documentary.

Can Grocery Shopping Be A Pleasant Experience?

Some hints for improving the experience

Most women dread heading to the store for the weekly shopping experience, but hopefully you’ll enjoy it a little more now because you can see how important your food choices are for your families’, and your overall health and well being.

Mother's have loads of power!

Coffee And Why It’s Such A Profoundly Addictive Substance

Why you can't do without your morning 'cuppa'

Coffee is the second most consumed beverage in the world, with tea being number one. And as a cup of tea contains half the amount of caffeine that a cup of coffee contains, tea drinkers are still getting a lovely caffeine hit.

What Is All The Fuss About Chia Seeds?

The Truth About The Latest Seed Craze

Chia seeds seem to be one of the hottest health ‘products’ at the moment and people are being led to believe that they are the best of all the seeds available, and can work miracles in the body.