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You’d like to think that what you buy at the grocery store is what it says it is but that’s not always the case. Food fraud is still a common problem and it’s more likely to happen with certain products. Here are the ten most common sources of food fraud and misrepresentation.
We know they’re not good for us, but processed foods can be tough to give up. In fact, some experts believe they’re addictive. Here’s why.
Low-carb dieters often avoid fruit due to its sugar content. Should you be concerned about the sugar in fruit if you’re trying to stay metabolically healthy? Here’s why you shouldn’t be afraid of eating a whole piece of fruit.
Processed foods have earned a bad reputation, partially for the ingredients they contain. Here are five of the worst ingredients you commonly find in processed and packaged foods.
Can you really trust what the labels say on food products? Not always. Food manufacturers have their own “clever” tricks to make you think you’re eating something healthier than you really are. Here are five of them.
We’ve heard for years that consuming too much sodium is a major cause of high blood pressure – but what about sugar? If there’s anything Americans eat more of than salt, it’s sugar. What role does dietary sugar play in high blood pressure? Find out what research shows.
For years, we heard about how fat is the cause of clogged arteries and heart disease – but is sugar the real culprit? Read on and discover how sugar may be more damaging to your heart and blood vessels than fat – and why you should cut back on sugar in all its forms.
Is there no end to the benefits of high-intensity interval training, or HIIT? Now a new study shows another possible benefit of doing a vigorous workout. It helps keep your liver healthy! Find out more.
Natural sweeteners are all the rage, but are all of them as healthy as they’re claimed to be? Not necessarily. Here are five popular, natural sweeteners that may not be as “sweet” as you think.
There are lots of reasons to limit the amount of processed foods in your diet. A new study suggests an ingredient common in processed foods may trigger metabolic issues and weight gain. As if the sugar in processed foods isn’t bad enough, here’s another reason to avoid them.
Sugar is bad for your teeth and for your waistline – but what about your heart? A new study shows diets high in sugar are linked with an increased risk for heart disease. Find out more about sugar consumption, heart health and why it’s important to reduce the amount of sugar in your diet.
Have you gone gluten-free because you think you’re gluten sensitive? It may not be the gluten after all. You may actually be sensitive to other compounds in gluten-containing foods called FODMAPs. Find out what FODMAPs are and how they cause problems.
