I always talk about the importance of wearing sunscreen before heading out or being under the sun. But after looking through people’s usual concerns about sunscreens and why others don’t bother wearing them, it’s usually because they don’t fully understand what it is even down to the basics. I was thinking, that maybe if people…
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Most people are so busy nowadays and they don’t have enough time to cook actual food. Most of them just prefer food that is easy to make since it saves a lot of time. Most of those easy to prepare foods are processed foods. Yes, they taste good and are easy to prepare, but what…
Soon or in the next three years, that is. The FDA has finally put the green light on for getting rid of trans fat as a component in processed food across the United States. What is trans fat? Simply put, trans fat is a kind of fat that won’t do our body any good.…
Take your bra off! Take it off! No, you aren’t reading this wrong. Almost half of the world’s population are females and at one point in their lives, they would have worn a bra. Now you might be thinking, it’s normal for females to wear bras, except of course if they are indigenous people who wear their…
Have you ever thought why, in spite of the millions of reports about the negative effects of drinking soda, people still don’t avoid soda? I do admit, soda has its charms and gives a refreshing feeling after a cold sip. But I have never been a fan of soda drinking. Never was and never will…
So, you like tempeh, eh? My love story with tempeh started a few years back during one of my trips to Whole Foods. It was amazing to see the many packets of hash brown-like substance that does not taste anything like jelly at all! What was more interesting is the way the crowd purchased it one after…
In recent weeks, I have come across some horrific facts about Monsanto’s Roundup Herbicide (which is prolific in the USA but illegal in many European countries). Did you know that the active ingredient, glyphosate, which is heavily used on all of Roundup Ready’s genetically engineered crops is now proven to be one of the most…
As you may know, Bisphenol A (BPA) is an an estrogen-mimicking industrial chemical used in common plastic products, such as baby bottles, children’s toys and the linings of most food and beverage cans. This is a bummer, especially when we learn that many scientific studies have found strong links between BPA exposure and serious health…
There’s a substance in milks, cheeses, etc. that thickens it and helps keep it from separating. The problem is that it causes inflammation, which can cause cancer, stomach issues, and more. It can even cause your skin to age faster! The good thing is it’s easy to avoid once you know about it. Here’s a great shopping…