Is Monk Fruit a Safe Sweetener?
Analysis of monk fruit as a safe, zero calorie sweetener when used in moderation as a substitute for sugar. Do you like cucumbers? If so, its cousin …
The Truth About Milk Powder. Is it a Safe Ingredient?
The truth about processed milk powder and how it harms health even when it comes from grassfed animals and is organically produced. Milk…it does …
Stevia: When it’s Safe, When it’s Not
In the increasingly wide and (sometimes) wonderful world of sugar substitutes, what about stevia? Food manufacturers market this naturally sweet herb …
5 Reasons to Avoid Seitan (Vital Wheat Gluten)
Five reasons why seitan, also called “wheat meat” or vital wheat gluten is an unhealthy food that harms gut health. Consumers should be on …
SWERVE: The Ultimate Sugar Replacement?
Go into a supermarket or healthfood store these days and you will be hard pressed to find products that are NOT labeled as natural. Natural is …
The Harsh Reality of Brown Rice Syrup
Brown rice syrup is widely considered a healthy alternative to white sugar and high fructose corn syrup. It is a common ingredient in gluten free and …
All About Lectins . Is Lectin-free Healthy?
When to eat and when to avoid lectins, a class of potent anti-nutrients in many common foods that bind to carbohydrates and can contribute to …
Safest Sources of LECITHIN in Supplements and Food
Few nutrients have pervaded both the supplement and industrialized food industries as much as lecithin. As a supplement, lecithin is touted as helpful …
Avoiding Hormone Disrupting SOY PROTEIN in the Diet (it is everywhere!)
Much controversy exists on the topic of soy today. Is it an ancient food or modern menace? Or a bit of both? Beyond the known problems of soy proper, …
Lard: Why (Pastured) Pig Fat is Where It’s At!
Detailed discussion of lard as a Vitamin D rich, traditional fat. When it’s healthy and when it’s not based on sourcing from quality …
Yeast Extract. Not MSG But Is It Safe?
Why yeast extract, a common food ingredient (also labeled as hydrolyzed or autolyzed yeast) can trigger symptoms for those sensitive to glutamate or …
Arsenic in Rice. 4 Ways to Avoid Widespread Contamination
Contamination of rice crops with arsenic is a widespread problem around the world even for farmers following organic methods. There are 4 strategies …