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News & Articles By Olivia Cook
02/14/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Lasting health issues linked to artificial sweeteners
Many people use artificial sweeteners or sugar substitutes because they think they are cutting calorie intake and will lose weight. Volume 1 of the Encyclopedia of Food Chemistry identified five non-nutritive sweeteners approved by the Food and Drug Administration as GRAS, or generally recognized as safe: acesulfame-K or ace-K, aspartame, neotame, saccharin and sucralose. But […]
01/25/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Here are 4 good reasons to eat bananas every day
Bananas are a staple for more than 400 million people in many tropical and subtropical countries and vital in a well-balanced diet, according to a study published in the journal Frontiers in Plant Science. Here are some reasons that will make you eat bananas every day. (Related: Bananas aren’t just for monkeys – Discover 25 powerful […]
12/20/2022
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By Olivia Cook
Natural sweeteners: Healthy alternatives to sugar and artificial sweeteners
Knowing the difference between natural and artificial sweeteners is important because artificial sweeteners like aspartame can cause serious health problems, including breast cancer and obesity-related cancers, according to a study published in the journal PLOS Medicine. Here are five natural sweeteners that are healthier alternatives to refined sugar and artificial sweeteners: Stevia Stevia leaves are used commercially as […]
12/01/2022
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By Olivia Cook
4 Health benefits of pomegranate, an ancient superfood
The pomegranate (Punica granatum) has become part of the lore of many cultures and religions across the globe. In Buddhism, it is considered one of Buddha’s blessed fruits. Hindus, meanwhile, consider the pomegranate as a symbol of prosperity. Greek mythology ties the pomegranate to Persephone, whose consumption of the fruit’s seeds permanently tied her to […]
11/02/2022
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By Olivia Cook
Pollutants and contaminants affect food supply from farm to plate
Environmental pollutants and contaminants adulterate food and drinking water through various routes from farm to plate and pose serious threats to human health, according to a study published in the Journal of Toxicology. Some of these occur naturally in the environment (plant toxins), while others are artificially induced by humans (whether intentional or accidental). The […]
10/12/2022
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By Olivia Cook
Tiger nut flour: A gluten-free, grain-free, nut-free and dairy-free alternative to highly processed all-purpose flour
All-purpose flour, as its name suggests, is suitable for all types of baked goods. But it is highly refined and not a whole-grain flour. Milled without most of the bran and germ and stripped of most of its nutrient content during processing, experts have reported that overconsumption of processed all-purpose flour can lead to weight gain […]
10/05/2022
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By Olivia Cook
Aflatoxins pose serious health risks to humans and animals
A peer-reviewed article published in StatPearls reported on the underestimated contamination of agricultural products with aflatoxins. A separate study published in the Journal of Association of Official Analytical Chemists indicated that the occurrence of aflatoxins is significant in naturally contaminated foods and feeds, including wheat, walnut, corn, cotton, peanuts and tree nuts. Aflatoxins are among the most poisonous […]
09/07/2022
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By Olivia Cook
Here’s everything you need to know about aflatoxins
Aflatoxins are among the most well-known mycotoxins that are naturally produced by certain types of fungi (molds). According to StatPearls, aflatoxins are created by toxigenic strains of molds that grow and thrive in soil, hay, decaying vegetation and grains. They attack many crops in the field and contaminate them during production, harvest, storage and processing. The Joint FAO/WHO […]
08/31/2022
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By Olivia Cook
Are you eating GMO foods without knowing it?
Genetically modified organisms or GMOs are produced by unnatural, high-tech or sophisticated altering of the genetic material of an organism like gene-splicing and combining the DNA of species in a laboratory environment. GMO technology uses specific scientific innovation to genetically alter plants and make them bigger and higher yielding under environmental stresses. Also known as […]
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