Eat Healthy Health Is Benzoic Acid bad for you? Benzoic acid is a compound that occurs naturally in food but has a synthetic variant which is used as a food preservative. It helps to eliminate mold, yeast, and bacterial growth. Benzoic acid is a useful chemical, and when they are used in small quantities, they are considered safe. Initially, Benzoic acid was extracted from […] January 30, 2019January 30, 2019 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Eat Healthy Health What does benzene do to the human body? There is hardly anyone that had an introduction to science that doesn’t know of the compound, benzene. It is one hydrocarbon that is commonly seen in petroleum and coal tar. It is very dangerous to our health and is hardly used as a solvent because of its dangerous carcinogenic properties. As a side note benzene […] January 30, 2019January 30, 2019 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Eat Healthy Health Is Aspartame bad for you? Aspartame can be referred to as a sweetener. In our world today, there are not many more popular sweeteners than aspartame. This substance or sweetener is often made through the process of mixing amino acids, phenylalanine with the aspartic acid. Aspartame can be found anywhere around the world. It has been used by so many […] January 30, 2019January 30, 2019 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Eat Healthy Health What is arsenic and why is it bad for you? Arsenic is a chemical that is highly toxic. It has 33 as its atomic number and has the chemical symbol As. It is a metalloid, and it’s mostly present in mass in groundwater. Basically, there are two forms of arsenic. Inorganic Arsenic Inorganic arsenic is the type of arsenic that is exposed to the environment […] January 29, 2019January 29, 2019 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Blog Eat Healthy Health Why are antibiotics in my food? Antibiotics are types of substances which help to fight against bacterial infections. They are very powerful and very potent substances used in destroy bacteria whenever the immune systems find it difficult to fight them all. Most times, antibiotics are given to animals to treat them and make sure they are free from infections. The use […] January 29, 2019January 29, 2019 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Eat Healthy Health Why is Ammonia bad for you? There is hardly any gas out there that doesn’t have the pungent smell of the ammonia. When ammonia is released close to you, there is a great chance that you will perceive a strong and foul odor. Ammonia is used in pharmaceutical industries, the food industry, and occurs naturally in the body. In the body, […] January 29, 2019January 29, 2019 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Blog Eat Healthy Health Why is Aluminum bad for you? Aluminum is the most abundant element on the earth’s crust and found only in a combination. It occurs naturally in very low concentration in many foods and is also present in drinking waters. When we talk about aluminum and deodorants, aluminum also refers to antiperspirants; these antiperspirants contain the aluminum salt that can help to […] January 29, 2019January 29, 2019 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Blog Eat Healthy Health Antioxidants Nutrient Trivia: This powerful nutrient works to slow or prevent cell damage and is found in fruits. What is it? #eathealthy #healthy January 13, 2019January 13, 2019 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Eat Healthy Health Benefits of Omega 3 Nutrient Trivia: This fat is actually healthy and good for the heart. What is it? #healthy #cleaneating #eathealthy January 13, 2019January 13, 2019 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Eat Healthy Health Zinc Nutrient Trivia: This nutrient is excellent for wound care. What is it? #healthy #eathealthy January 13, 2019January 13, 2019 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Do you know how many minerals your body needs daily? A handy reference for all minerals our body needs #eathealthy #healthy. Written by migredients February 3, 2019February 3, 2019 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
How much of each vitamin does your body need daily? A handy reference for all vitamins our body needs #eathealthy #healthy. Written by migredients February 3, 2019February 3, 2019 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Why you should be concerned about diacetyl in your popcorn? The chemical, Diacetyl, is a yellow liquid with an intense buttery flavor. It can be a by-product of fermentation and can be seen in some alcoholic beverages. In other cases, it is placed in some delicacies in a bid to improve the food’s flavor. How is diacetyl bad? Diacetyl may have a tasty buttery flavor […] Written by migredients February 2, 2019February 2, 2019 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Why you should avoid Trans Fat in your food? Trans Fat is a type of unsaturated which is used for baking and frying. They are mostly known as bad fat, and it is not recommended for anyone who is trying to undergo weight-loss or following a healthy diet. Trans-fat makes food taste so good and crisp and is the reason some fried foods is […] Written by migredients February 2, 2019February 2, 2019 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Why you should check your labels for saccharin before you buy? Discovered in 1879 by a John Hopkins University scientist, Saccharine is an artificial sweetener with no nutritional value whatsoever. Made in the laboratory in the form of crystalline, white powder, this substance is commonly used as a substitute for sugar as it doesn’t contain carbs or calories. It is around 200-700 times sweeter than the […] Written by migredients February 2, 2019February 2, 2019 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Tips to stay sane during the COVID-19 pandemic Tips to stay sane during the covid-19 pandemic. Stay in control of your life and mental health #covid19 #coronavirus Written by migredients March 27, 2020March 27, 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
How to lose 12 pounds in 6 weeks With my new weight, I still had a normal BMI, but I was borderline overweight. By the way, for those who do not know, BMI stands for body mass index, and it is a way to categorize your weight based on your height. You can use BMI to identify if you are at a healthy […] Written by migredients February 21, 2020September 10, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
8 Tips to Declutter Your Home and Ease the Burden on the Landfill Commercialism is a big part of modern life. The packages look so cool, and you have mastered the art of convincing yourself you need to buy something more. I have done it, and you likely have too! The point of this article isn’t to point fingers because it’s a western problem; it is ingrained in […] Written by migredients November 27, 2019November 27, 2019 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Parental Anxiety When You Have Picky Kids I am not a doctor, but I read a lot regarding kids’ issues, and I use my intuition to come to a conclusion. I can guarantee that in many cases, the anxiety we have regarding what our children eat contributes to the problem. Hold up for a second; this is not meant to be a […] Written by migredients November 26, 2019November 26, 2019 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked