Hayley N. Philip
Superfoods: Super Healthy or Super Hype?
Blueberries, kale, and chia seeds are examples of "superfoods" -- magical foods believed to make us instantly healthier and stronger while getting rid of toxins. But can superfoods actually deliver? Or are we just being fooled?
Food Ingredients, Health
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Comparing Traditional & Alternative Burgers
Plant-based burgers are popping up everywhere! And while we've heard about their positive impact on our planet, what about the nutritional value? What are the differences between alt meat, beef, and veggie burgers?
Food Ingredients, Health
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Manuka Honey: Life Changer or Money Waster?
Manuka honey’s antibacterial properties are said to help cure everything from wounds to tooth decay and even infections from cystic fibrosis. Can this supposed superfood really provide relief from these ailments?
Food Ingredients, Health
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A Vitamin D-lemma: Sunscreen vs. Healthy Sun Exposure
How can we get our much-needed vitamin D while protecting our bodies from the sun and potentially harmful chemicals in sunscreens?
Health
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Electromagnetic Fields: Protecting Yourself through Nutrition
Did you know the devices we depend on all day emit electromagnetic fields? We're taking a look at what these fields do to our bodies and which foods help us combat any ill effects.
Health
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#CeleryJuice: Based on Facts or Followers?
What is the deal with celery juice? How did it become a viral sensation overnight? Is its rapid gain in popularity attributed to any scientific research, or is this an example of society's demand for quick fixes and social acceptance?
Diet, Food Ingredients, Health
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The MIND DIET: Healthy Eating for a Healthy Brain
Every 65 seconds, someone in the United States develops Alzheimer’s. That means that in the time it takes you to read this article, five people will have developed the disease. Alarming? Yes, but what if there was a diet that could help slow cognitive decline by targeting brain protective foods that combat the causes of dementia-related diseases?
Diet, Health
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Coming Soon to Your Favorite Foods: The New Nutrition Facts Label
After 25 years, the nutrition facts panel is getting an update! Many businesses have already converted to the new label, which begs the question: what changes have been made and what do they mean to me?
