Toxins are everywhere and no less than in many of today’s food. Knowing what they are can help avoid the many diseases those foods are known to cause. In an effort to provide nutrition and yet make a profit, many food producers have found ways to produce more food on less land and prevent pests…
The healthiest breads on the market are often the ones we sacrifice nutrition for in favour of flavour and texture Breads which are the healthiest for us often get passed up when it comes to deciding on the newest addition to your breadbox. Many consumers will opt for the bread that makes a softer sandwich,…
Consumption of high calorie foods is possible to control with an understanding of daily calorie requirements and the source of calories in everyday foods. Special coffees with whipped cream and caramel sauce, burgers with two patties, mushroom sauce and cheese, bagels with cream cheese and all the delightful-tasting food options available today easily put us…
This article discusses maggots, rodents hairs and insect parts in the processed foods that we eat and what we can do about it. Did you know that according to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) a certain amount of rodent hairs and insect parts are considered “natural contaminants” and allowed in our food? This is…
An article explaining the protein content and utilization of common foods. Protein is a fundamental amount of the human diet and can be found in a variety of foods. Protein is used by the body to both build and repair muscle tissue. It is a primary nutritional source for bodybuilders, athletes, and people concerned about…
Reading food labels helps you determine the nutrient and caloric content of a food, as well as its serving size and ingredients. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires packaged food to display certain information on its label, such as the name and nutrition content of the food. These requirements are legally mandated by…
Learn how you can improve your personal wellness and the wellness of your planet by understanding one important concept of locally grown food. In today’s society, people do not often think about what they eat. The majority of American citizens choose the most convenient and cheapest foods they can buy at the grocery store, not…
To assure the population consumes a wholesome and safe food product, HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) was developed to analyze food processes to detect and control biological, chemical, and physical hazards. It was HACCP that “validated” that packaging plants were producing a safe and wholesome product for the consumer. History of HACCP Originally developed…
Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) is also commonly known as Mad Cow Disease. BSE is caused from an infection from a mutated protein (known as a prion) that attacks the central nervous system of the bovine. The prion basically turns the spinal cord and eventually the brain into a “spongy” appearance – hence giving it the…
Those embarking on a gluten-free diet just to lose weight may want to include low carbohydrate products to insure weight loss success. Those embarking on a gluten-free diet to lose weight would do well to realize that living gluten-free is not, in fact, a diet but a necessary lifestyle choice for those suffering from gluten…