Have you ever wondered if wearing sunglasses could mess with your body’s ability to soak up important vitamins, like vitamin D? A study in the Journal of the American Medical Association showed that wearing sunglasses with UV protection can actually cut down on how much vitamin D your body makes. The researchers noticed that people…
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Here’s Why “Juice Cleansing” Is A Scam
Juicing is often marketed as a way to lose weight and detoxify your body, but in reality, it doesn’t live up to those promises. When you juice fruits, you’re actually removing the valuable nutrients found in the flesh and left with a sugary, calorie-dense liquid. The real nutrients end up getting discarded as waste.
These Popular Bandaids Are Full of Cancer Causing Chemicals
A recent study has revealed that the popular Band-Aid brand, along with other bandage brands, including Curad, have been found to contain chemicals that are associated with cancer when they come into direct contact with open wounds. The study examined 40 different bandages from 18 brands and discovered detectable levels of these harmful chemicals in…
The Only Food You Should Be Feeding Your Dog
Yes, Kibble is bad for your dog! Kibble is essentially fast food for pets. No pet will ever reach its full potential in terms of well-being if it solely consumes dry kibble. This type of pet food is loaded with carbohydrates and undergoes extensive processing, further compromising its nutritional value.
The Truth About Bacon
Bacon is one of the most popular breakfast foods in America and perhaps the most popular foods overall. Unfortunately, bacon has held a bad reputation for many years. The claims that bacon causes high cholesterol and ultimately leads to heart disease and other health issues are not true. In fact, almost half of the fat in bacon is…
30-Second Homemade Olive Oil Mayonnaise (That’s Actually Good for You)
It’s actually shockingly difficult to find mayonnaise in the supermarket that isn’t filled with harmful ingredients. Let’s take a look at some of these ingredients: Soybean oil, water, whole eggs and egg yolks, vinegar, salt, sugar, lemon juice, calcium disodium edta, natural flavors.
The Case Against Beans: 3 Main Things You Need to Know
There is a question that I get asked time and again is, “Why can’t I eat beans?” Let me try to explain to you how beans, soy and other legumes can impact our health. This might come as a surprise but nearly 19 years ago imports of red kidney beans into South Africa were legally…
4 Foods to Avoid to Lose Weight, Reduce Your Thyroid Medication and Reverse Hashimoto’s
Has your doctor ever mentioned to you the link between certain foods and Hashimoto’s Disease? As we know, one of the most common causes of hypothyroidism is Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease where your immune system attacks your thyroid. Your thyroid is vital to your health as it produces hormones which regulate most body functions…
Black Seed – ‘The Remedy For Everything But Death’
Time and time again, natural remedies surpass dangerous pharmaceutical drugs. One of these remedies is black seed that has been called a miracle herb or a superfood. Black seed oil (also knows as black cumin seed oil, black coriander oil) comes from the Nigella sativa plant that is native to Asia. It is one of…
Disturbing Reasons Why You Should Never Eat M&Ms Ever Again
An iconic chocolate brand, M&M’s are among the most popular candies in the U.S. We all have M&M’s memories from our childhood, but did you know that these are among the worst candies for your health? They contain petroleum-based, artificial dyes that can trigger hyperactivity in children and cause other health problems.
