High sodium intake can cause various negative effects on the body of people of all ages. Nine out of ten Americans consume too much sodium, according to the American Heart Association (AHA). Salt is an important source of sodium in the diet. Most of the sodium you eat comes from processed, packaged, and prepared foods. … Read more
Stevia and Splenda are two popular sugar alternatives that do not affect blood sugar levels.. Both are calorie-free, although they do have some distinctive differences. We will see if one is healthier than the other. Splenda is a sucralose-based artificial sweetener, which you can find in a powder, granule, or liquid formula. Splenda is used … Read more
Salmonella can be found in a variety of foods, including chicken, beef, pork, and others. Photo: René Asmussen / Pexels Salmonella Salmonella Outbreak in the United States from Unknown Food Source is Making People in 36 States Sick, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). So far they are … Read more
In our need to cling to certainty, human beings are making temporary leaps in what we want and need, as if the present moment did not exist.I have sad memories of friends that I said goodbye to, believing that I would see them again soon, without knowing that this would never happen. It happens to … Read more
On any visit to the grocery store it is quite obvious to realize the growing offer of sandwiches and snacks, the reality is that supermarket shelves are saturated with an absurd amount of different alternatives that cater to the most demanding and exotic tastes. So the succulent variety makes it difficult to choose, however there … Read more
I received a WhatsApp message from my cousin that is viral. It is a phenomenon that left me speechless as it is something extremely unusual. This month of October 2021 has 5 Fridays, 5 Saturdays and 5 Sundays. This event in the calendar only happens every 823 years and is called by the Chinese “the … Read more
Wendys fries were reformulated to stay fresh for longer. Photo: Wendy’s / PRNewswire / Courtesy Wendy’s is offering a guarantee on their Hot and Crispy fries. The hamburger chain announced that if the fries are not hot and crisp when you receive them, it will replace them if you request it, without asking you any … Read more
Everyday foods such as pasta, rice, fruit, some starchy vegetables, and plant milks tend to be high on the glycemic index and thus alter glucose. Photo: Image by Ирина Александрова on Pixabay / Pixabay Without a doubt, the main challenge for people with type 2 diabetes lies in the importance of a good carbohydrate count, … Read more
Fruits are the highest rated foods in the Food Compass nutrient profiling system. Photo: Michael Burrows / Pexels Food Compass is a new tool that can help consumers make healthier food choices in shops, cafes and restaurants. This new system developed by scientists at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts scores … Read more
Much It has become fashionable among couples or mothers who will soon receive the stork, revealing the sex of the baby they expect at their Baby Shower party. Balloons, pastels, colored paper and even pyrotechnics in pastel pink and blue tones are the elements that are popularly used to carry out what is also known … Read more