Eat Healthy Health and Wellness WHAT ARE NITRITES AND NITRATES AND ARE THEY BAD? Nitrites and nitrates are compounds that are found naturally in food like vegetables and can also be added to processed foods like bacon and sausages to act as a preservative. To get a better knowledge of these compounds, we need some basic knowledge of chemistry. A Nitrate compound contains one Nitrogen and three oxygen atoms […] January 31, 2019January 31, 2019 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Eat Healthy Health and Wellness WHAT IS HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP AND WHY IS IT BAD FOR YOU? Maybe you have heard of the bad press around high fructose corn syrup. This substance, extracted from processed corn starch, is manufactured by breaking down the starch into glucose syrup. Some of the glucose is further converted to fructose after adding some enzymes. Why do food manufacturing companies not just use regular sugar? High Fructose […] January 31, 2019January 31, 2019 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Eat Healthy Health and Wellness WHY IS MSG SO BAD FOR YOUR HEALTH Monosodium glutamate is also known as MSG. It gives food umami and meaty flavor which would seem to be good news for a vegetarian or vegan. Umami is the fifth basic taste found in meals, alongside salty, bitter, sour and sweet tastes. MSG looks like a white crystalline powder, resembling salt or sugar. SO, WHY […] January 31, 2019January 31, 2019 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Eat Healthy Health and Wellness WHAT IS HYDROLYZED VEGETABLE PROTEIN AND WHY IS IT UNHEALTHY? Hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP), simply put, is a flavor enhancer. It is used to improve the flavor of processed food and some snacks that you enjoy. This substance comes from boiling soy, wheat or corn foods in hydrochloric acid. It is neutralized by a base, preferably sodium hydroxide. The acid then breaks down the protein […] January 31, 2019January 31, 2019 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Eat Healthy Health and Wellness Why is Corn Syrup So Bad For You? Corn syrup is derived from corn but is hardly a vegetable. This sweet syrup is also known as glucose syrup and is made from the starch of corn -also known as maize. The production of corn syrup started in 1812 when a German chemist combined starch with hydrochloric acid and pressurized the mixture while it […] January 30, 2019January 30, 2019 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Eat Healthy Health and Wellness What are the dangers of Carrageenan? Carrageenan is used for gelling and thickening food substances. It is commonly used in the food industry as additives to meat and dairy products. It is obtained naturally from red seaweed and it is used as a substitute for gelatin in vegan foods. Carrageenan has little to no nutritional effect and its use isn’t justified […] January 30, 2019May 10, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Eat Healthy Health and Wellness Is Benzoic Acid bad for you? Benzoic acid is a compound that occurs naturally in food but has a synthetic variant which is used as a food preservative. It helps to eliminate mold, yeast, and bacterial growth. Benzoic acid is a useful chemical, and when they are used in small quantities, they are considered safe. Initially, Benzoic acid was extracted from […] January 30, 2019January 30, 2019 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Eat Healthy Health and Wellness What does benzene do to the human body? There is hardly anyone that had an introduction to science that doesn’t know of the compound, benzene. It is one hydrocarbon that is commonly seen in petroleum and coal tar. It is very dangerous to our health and is hardly used as a solvent because of its dangerous carcinogenic properties. As a side note benzene […] January 30, 2019January 30, 2019 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Eat Healthy Health and Wellness Is Aspartame bad for you? Aspartame can be referred to as a sweetener. In our world today, there are not many more popular sweeteners than aspartame. This substance or sweetener is often made through the process of mixing amino acids, phenylalanine with the aspartic acid. Aspartame can be found anywhere around the world. It has been used by so many […] January 30, 2019January 30, 2019 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Eat Healthy Health and Wellness What is arsenic and why is it bad for you? Arsenic is a chemical that is highly toxic. It has 33 as its atomic number and has the chemical symbol As. It is a metalloid, and it’s mostly present in mass in groundwater. Basically, there are two forms of arsenic. Inorganic Arsenic Inorganic arsenic is the type of arsenic that is exposed to the environment […] January 29, 2019January 29, 2019 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Are Sushi Rolls Healthy For You – The Ultimate Health Breakdown? What is Sushi Sushi is a traditional Japanese dish that has become very popular worldwide. It’s generally made with rice and a combination of a variety of ingredients, such as seafood, vegetables, and occasionally tropical fruits. Some common types of sushi includes the following: Sushi is served with condiments like soy sauce, wasabi (a pungent […] Written by Nikki May 5, 2024May 10, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Are Smoothies Healthy – An Insight Into This Popular Drink What are Smoothies If you have never seen a smoothie, or the idea of drinking your fruits and vegetables doe snot appeal to you, here you might not have wondered what goes into making those vibrant, thick drinks. Essentially, a smoothie is made by a blending a beverage made from a mix of ingredients—typically fruits, […] Written by Nikki May 5, 2024May 10, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
10 Unhealthy foods and healthier alternatives These healthy food substitutions are not perfect replicas of the food it is meant to replace. However, with some compromise and dedicated to slowly change your eating habits you can become healthier. 1. Substitute for Mayonnaise Mayonnaise is never eaten alone, it is used to enhance another food item such as a sandwich. This use […] Written by Nikki April 23, 2024May 10, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Six Healthy eating tips to help you lose weight 6 practical tips to help you to eat healthier and lose weight consistently. #eathealthy #healthy #loseweight Written by Nikki April 23, 2024May 10, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
How Much Of Each Vitamin​ Does Your Body Need Daily? A handy reference for all vitamins our body needs #eathealthy #healthy. Written by Nikki April 21, 2024May 10, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Lead Poisoning – Do you know how to protect your kids? What is Lead? Lead is a dense, heavy metal and very toxic. Lead poisoning poses a severe health threat to young children under the age of 6. Our bodies confuse calcium and lead and will store it in your bones permanently. High exposure can even lead to death. Lower levels of exposure will cause symptoms […] Written by Nikki April 23, 2024May 29, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
What Toothpaste Should I buy for my Baby and More.. As a parent we want whats best for our babies, so when those teeth start busting through those gums you know its time to think about ways to keep them clean. I have tried to answer many frequently asked questions many new moms ask when that exciting time comes. I have some links throughout to […] Written by Nikki April 23, 2024May 29, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
11 Things You Should Never Do With Castile Soap 1. Mix It With Epsom Salt Here is a little bit of chemistry lesson for those who haven’t been in a high school classroom in decades (like myself). Two categories of substances are basis and acids. Bases or alkaline are substances that are usually slippery and bitter as a taste. Bases have a PH that […] Written by Nikki April 22, 2024April 23, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
