Artificial sweeteners are being added to a growing number of foods to reduce their sugar content while maintaining their appealing taste. However, a growing body of research suggests that these non-nutritive sweeteners may not always be a healthier or safer option.
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Is The Food Industry Making Vegan Food Unhealthy?
It is becoming increasingly clear that the consumption of animals is a major contributor to numerous global problems. Since a plant-based diet addresses all of these problems simultaneously and can help to resolve them, the move towards a diet and lifestyle free from animal products is rapidly gaining momentum.
Are Wellness Trends Harmful? – Part 2.
The wellness industry is booming. Everywhere we look, there’s a new diet, supplement, or fitness regimen promising to transform our health overnight. Social media influencers swear by them, celebrities endorse them, and companies make billions selling them.
Are Wellness Trends Harmful? – Part 1.
Wellness markets across every global region have grown strongly from 2019 to 2023, with North America, Europe, and the Middle East-North Africa recording the biggest gains.
Is Fortified Food Really Healthy?
Fortified foods serve an important function in helping to cover the gap in nutrient inadequacies, notably for children, pregnant or breastfeeding women, persons on calorie-restricted diets, and maybe even people following vegetarian or vegan diets if they are not carefully managed.
Can Food Make You Infertile?
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) has linked lifestyle factors such as obesity, strenuous physical labor, excessive exercise, substance use, heavy drinking, high blood pressure and others to increasing rates of infertility.
The Reasons Behind The Obesity Crisis
Obesity is one side of the double burden of malnutrition, and today more people are obese than underweight in every region except the South-East Asia Region. Once considered a problem only in high-income countries, today some middle-income countries have among the highest prevalence of overweight and obesity worldwide.
Which Are The Most Harmful Foods For Your Children?
Over the past 20 years, the diet parents and schools are serving kids has deteriorated to the point the majority of kids’ energy is coming from ultra-processed foods. As a result, almost 14 million children – that’s roughly 25% of every American child between the ages of 2 and 17 – are considered obese. Another 8.6 million kids are eating their way into that category.
The Truth About The Food Pyramid
In a nutshell, the Food Pyramid is a visual representation (structured in a pyramid form) that illustrates how different foods and drinks contribute to a balanced diet, and impact one’s overall lifestyle.
What Are Probiotics And Prebiotics?
Prebiotics are non-digestible fibres that act as food for microorganisms, promoting their growth and activity. Probiotics on the other hand, are living microorganisms that, when consumed in adequate amounts, can provide health benefits.
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