Do Preservatives Make It Hard to Get Nutrients Out of Food?
Preservatives are used to maintain desired product sensory attributes and extend product shelf life by preventing the process of oxidation and bacterial growth. Typically preservatives are categorized in one of two ways; man made or natural. Natural preservatives include [...]
Does Bread Make You Fat?
Bread is the most widely consumed food in the world. It is a staple food for most of the population and an important source of energy. Even so, this essential food gets a bad rap. Some people claim it [...]
High Fructose Corn Syrup is Safe
High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) is a sweetener just like sugar or honey. All three of these sweeteners are composed of glucose and fructose at a similar ratio. High fructose corn syrup’s name is a way to distinguish it [...]
Are Food Preservatives Bad for Gut Health?
Calcium propionate, potassium benzoate, sulfites, are just a few of the preservatives that we see on our everyday food labels. There have been claims that these are harmful for for our health, specifically where the gut is concerned. So, let's [...]