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
Eat Healthy Health and Wellness Why are antibiotics in my food? Antibiotics are types of substances which help to fight against bacterial infections. They are very powerful and very potent substances used in destroy bacteria whenever the immune systems find it difficult to fight them all. Most times, antibiotics are given to animals to treat them and make sure they are free from infections. The use […] January 29, 2019May 10, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Eat Healthy Health and Wellness Why is Ammonia bad for you? There is hardly any gas out there that doesn’t have the pungent smell of the ammonia. When ammonia is released close to you, there is a great chance that you will perceive a strong and foul odor. Ammonia is used in pharmaceutical industries, the food industry, and occurs naturally in the body. In the body, […] January 29, 2019January 29, 2019 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Eat Healthy Health and Wellness Why is Aluminum bad for you? Aluminum is the most abundant element on the earth’s crust and found only in a combination. It occurs naturally in very low concentration in many foods and is also present in drinking waters. When we talk about aluminum and deodorants, aluminum also refers to antiperspirants; these antiperspirants contain the aluminum salt that can help to […] January 29, 2019May 10, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Eat Healthy Health and Wellness Antioxidants Nutrient Trivia: This powerful nutrient works to slow or prevent cell damage and is found in fruits. What is it? #eathealthy #healthy January 13, 2019May 10, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Eat Healthy Health and Wellness Benefits of Omega 3 Nutrient Trivia: This fat is actually healthy and good for the heart. What is it? #healthy #cleaneating #eathealthy January 13, 2019January 13, 2019 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Eat Healthy Health and Wellness Zinc Nutrient Trivia: This nutrient is excellent for wound care. What is it? #healthy #eathealthy January 13, 2019January 13, 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