Health WHAT ARE THE DANGERS OF MERCURY? Mercury’s alias is Quicksilver. It is an element chemically form with the atomic number of 80 and a chemical symbol of Hg. Mercury is regarded as the only metallic element having a liquid form at a standard temperature of 273K and a standard pressure of 1atm. It is a silver-like substance, and it is known […] February 1, 2019February 1, 2019 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Health IS HYDROQUINONE BAD FOR THE SKIN? Hydroquinone is a chemical compound also known as benzene or quinol. It is a type of skin-lightening agent which bleaches the skin. It can be used to purposely lighten the skin or treat different kinds of hyperpigmentation issues. Hydroquinone has been used traditionally in the lightening of some dark patches of skin which are also […] February 1, 2019February 1, 2019 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Health WHY DO FARMERS USE GROWTH HORMONES? Growth Hormones are a protein hormone that alters the rate of growth in humans and other animals. It consists of over 191 amino acids forming single-chain polypeptide. It is released from the pituitary gland into the bloodstream. These hormones act to promote growth in the animals that are treated with it. Growth hormones used in […] February 1, 2019February 1, 2019 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Health Is Glyphosate hazardous? Glyphosate is a herbicide used by farmers, in a bid to kill off weed, but it is not selective. It kills any plants in its way whether it is weed or food. Once it comes in contact with the plant, it stops it from creating some proteins that are necessary for its growth. Glyphosate prevents […] February 1, 2019February 1, 2019 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Health Is fragrance bad for you and your skin? Fragrance does not comes from flowers, regardless of the fancy photo that is on your perfume bottle. It's made in a lab and it is sad! #healthy February 1, 2019February 1, 2019 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Health What is Formaldehyde and why is it bad? Formaldehyde is a colorless that is around us. This gas is said to be a combination of hydrogen, carbon and more. The interesting thing about this material is that it is produced by almost everything that breathes on planet earth. It is largely considered to be an integral part of the metabolism of cells and […] January 31, 2019January 31, 2019 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Eat Healthy Health WHAT ARE NITRITES AND NITRATES AND ARE THEY BAD? Nitrites and nitrates are compounds that are found naturally in food like vegetables and can also be added to processed foods like bacon and sausages to act as a preservative. To get a better knowledge of these compounds, we need some basic knowledge of chemistry. A Nitrate compound contains one Nitrogen and three oxygen atoms […] January 31, 2019January 31, 2019 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Eat Healthy Health WHAT IS MODIFIED CORN STARCH AND IS IT BAD FOR YOU? The term ‘modified corn starch’ is just a general term that refers to corn starch that has had its properties changed, depending on the use. It is mostly made from corn, but can also be made from wheat, tapioca, potato or even rice. The process of making corn starch is very simple. The kernels are […] January 31, 2019January 31, 2019 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Eat Healthy Health WHAT IS HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP AND WHY IS IT BAD FOR YOU? Maybe you have heard of the bad press around high fructose corn syrup. This substance, extracted from processed corn starch, is manufactured by breaking down the starch into glucose syrup. Some of the glucose is further converted to fructose after adding some enzymes. Why do food manufacturing companies not just use regular sugar? High Fructose […] January 31, 2019January 31, 2019 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Health WHAT IS SODIUM BENZOATE AND POTASSIUM BENZOATE AND ARE THEY HARMFUL? Sodium benzoate, the sodium salt of benzoic acid, is commonly used as a preservative and anti-corrosive agent in several factories and industries. Because of its antifungal and preservative nature, it is also used as a conventional cleaning tool in toilet bowls, upholstery, dishwashers, carpet cleaning and the like. Sodium benzoate is used as an antifreeze […] January 31, 2019January 31, 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