8 Reasons to Go Nuts
Nuts are “food for thought”, speaking not figuratively but literally. Your diet affects your brain health....
Category Archives: Food Facts
Foods with Low Glycemic Index
What is glycemic index (GI) and why it’s important, especially for people with type 2 diabetes?
Canada Bans Trans Fats in Food
Minister Petitpas Taylor announces Government of Canada ban on partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) - the main...
What are Omega-3 fatty acids?
In biochemistry, a fatty acid is a long hydrocarbon chain. The carboxylic -COOH cap makes these...
Processed meats cause colorectal cancer
Cold cuts platters at parties and quick bites on the go are so convenient choices! But...
Food Myth: Fruit Juice Is Healthy
What do we usually have for breakfast? More likely that fruit juice is among the foods...
8 Foods rich in flavonoids
Flavonoids are found ubiquitously in plants. Fruits and vegetables are the main dietary sources of flavonoids,...
8 Nutrients to feed your hair
Our hair is made of protein, and therefore proteins are essential nutrients for hair health. The...
12 Foods Rich in Vitamin A
In fact, “Vitamin A” is a generic term that refers to as retinol in animal products...
5 Superfoods No Person Should Go Without
It can be hard trying to maintain a healthy diet. There are just so many food...
4 Things that Make Apples so Great
Because of its exceptional qualities, an apple is an element that appears in many religious traditions,...
Harmful Ingredients Hidden on Food Labels
Lots of food manufacturers are hiding trans fats, sugars, GMO, and sodium within food products under...
What does “Healthy Eating” mean?
If you feel confused by all the conflicting nutrition and diet recommendations out there, you’re not...
Nutrition Facts on Food Labels
By law, in many countries most packaged foods have a nutrition facts table that can help...
About Food Labels in Canada
Like in many countries, in Canada the packaging and labeling of food is subject to regulation,...
Great Photographs of Natural Viagra
Since Aphrodite’s time, throughout history, people have been searching for foods and drinks that could make...
Aphrodisiacs on Paintings
All these aphrodisiac’s issues started from Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, beauty and pleasure, which...
Cupcake – a Little Sweetie
Cupcakes… Classic chocolate, vanilla and banana, blueberries and cream, cupcake infused with cinnamon and decorated with...
History of Marzipan
Almonds and sugar, simplicity and tradition. There are many theories about the origin of this sweet...
The Chocolate Story
From its taste to its aroma, chocolate is sensual and sexual. Its stimulant activity comes from...
Cancer Causing Microwaved Popcorn
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), also known as C8, is a man-made chemical that is used in the...
Gluten-free diet: if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!
Shifting to gluten-free diet becomes very popular because people think it is a healthier option. It...
7 Health risks of the gluten-free diet
Obviously, people having gluten-related disorders such as celiac disease are advised to veer away from foods...
Hydrate your skin with Omega-3 foods
The best kept beauty secrets are not hidden in the safes of the big cosmetic companies;...
6 Cancer Causing Foods
Cancer, a generic term for a large group of diseases that can affect any part of...
Fish to never eat
Surprised? Yeah, fish sounds like one of the healthiest foods on the planet. However, some fish...
What vegans must know about Omega-3
Alpha-linolenic acid (α-linolenic acid - ALA) comes from plant sources, and other two - eicosapentaenoic acid...
Tyrosine rich foods for dopamine production
The effects of drugs such as cocaine, nicotine or amphetamines are, directly or indirectly, related to...
Top 10 foods rich in tryptophan to make you happy
The influence of food on our mood has been known for millennia. There are many ways...
Food Myth: Soy effective on menopause symptoms
If you have never experienced hot flashes, you cannot imagine how hard to handle them. Working...
Food Myth: The more raw vegetables the better
A raw foods diet is made up of living, whole, and unrefined plant-based foods: fruits, vegetables,...
Food Myth: Eggs May Cause Heart Disease
Do you know that eggs is one of the few products that is almost entirely absorbed...
What vegans have to know about vitamin B12
B12 is an exceptional, unique vitamin. This vitamin is of vital importance for us because it...
How much sugar is too much?
How much sugar is too much? Six teaspoon of sugar per day for an adult –...
Side effects of calcium pills – info for vegans
First and foremost: your body must be able to absorb calcium from food for it to...
What are Trans Fats?
Fat is an important part of a healthy diet. It provides essential fatty acids and energy,...
Health benefits of the Mediterranean diet
Do you know that in 2013, UNESCO added the Mediterranean diet to “the Representative List of...
15 Foods to Make You Beautiful. Naturally.
We have to eat and spend money for food anyway. Why not to spend them wisely?...
Why trans-fat is bad for your health
Hydrogenated vegetable oils have been an increasingly significant part of the human diet for about 100...
What do “Health Claims” on a food label mean?
When you are doing your routine grocery shopping, do you pay enough attention to the labels...
8 Food safety tips for barbecuing
You can seldom find a person who doesn’t love barbeque. The best thing about BBQ is...
What is calcium bioavailability?
Calcium is a mineral necessary for life. It helps our body build and maintain strong bones,...
Food diet to help you sleep better
All of us know the benefits of a good night sleep. Also, lots of us don’t...
An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
An apple a day keeps the doctor away – we have heard this proverb so many...
Why we need Omega 3 fatty acids
In the times of hunter-gatherers the diet had enough omega-3 fatty acids. Today, the menu of...
History of Oysters
For thousands of years, since prehistoric times, oysters have been eaten as food in any part...
From Food Therapy History
The idea of dietary therapy is rooted in Chinese understandings of the effects of food on...
Foie gras history
If you’ve ever enjoyed foie gras you will never forget its rich, buttery and delicate taste....
