Blog Eat Healthy Health How much of each macronutrient do you need daily? Eliminating carbohydrates is a goal of many. It is certainly true that excess carbohydrates do contribute to long term problems such as obesity and diabetes as carbohydrates are converted to sugar in your body. However, your body does need carbohydrates. I have a coworker who is consistently dieting. One morning I brought in a home-made […] February 3, 2019September 9, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Blog Health Do you know what all-natural on a label really mean? Many people feel that when a product has a label that states, ‘all-natural or organic,’ then the food is free from all types of toxins. That is far from the truth. Varying products come with different standards of ingredients. In some cases, the ingredient is naturally derived but was exposed to synthetic processes. Regardless, not […] February 2, 2019February 2, 2019 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Eat Healthy Health 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 […] February 2, 2019February 2, 2019 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Health Why you should care about triclosan in your toothpaste? Triclosan which is also called TCS is an anti-bacterial agent. This ingredient is widely used in cleaning products to give it a cleansing boost. The intent of adding this agent to products is to prevent the accumulation of contaminants. The first time this chemical or agent was used with humans was back in 1972. At […] February 2, 2019February 2, 2019 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Eat Healthy Health 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 […] February 2, 2019February 2, 2019 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Health What does toluene do to your body? Toluene is a chemical that is known by various names. Some of these names include benzene, phenylmethane and so much more. If you are curious about what toluene is, then all you have to do is to think about paint as it is a paint thinner. Toluene has a distinctive smell and is insoluble when […] February 2, 2019February 2, 2019 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Eat Healthy Health 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 […] February 2, 2019February 2, 2019 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Eat Healthy Health Can soy lecithin be causing your headaches? For anyone that has taken the time to read their food labels, there is a great chance that your eyes came across ‘soy lecithin’ as a common ingredient. Lecithin is a food additive that is used to emulsify or lubricate food. A common source of lecithin is from soy, hence the name ‘soy lecithin’. Not […] February 2, 2019February 2, 2019 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Health Why you should care that Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is in your products? Sodium lauryl sulfate or sodium laureth sulfate is often known as SLES which is a short form of the original name. It is used as a surfactant to remove surface stains. It is a very popular additive and is used in a variety of products. One of its unique functions is the fact that it […] February 2, 2019February 2, 2019 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Health This is why you should be careful about using Sodium Hydroxide? Sodium hydroxide or Lye has a chemical symbol of NaOH and is also called lye or caustic soda. It is a very strong alkali and used quite often during chemical manufacturing processes. When chlorine is produced, sodium hydroxide is created as a byproduct. Sodium hydroxide can also be added in foods at concentrations lower than […] February 2, 2019February 2, 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