Nearly 70% of non-organic produce sold in the United States contains pesticide residue, according to the Environmental Working Group (EWG). Every year, the EWG ranks pesticide residue levels of fruits and vegetables based on samples taken by the U.S. Department of...
Summer is a great time for popsicles… but are all popsicles created equal? Popsicles are fun summer treats. They’re generally small, and they come conveniently-sized in single servings. This makes them perfect for easy portion control. Plus, many popsicles...
Ultra-processed foods are taking over grocery shelves with their added flavor, affordable prices, and long shelf-life. Ultra-processed foods including pre-packaged meals, breakfast cereals and bars, and packaged rice and pasta mixes are excessively processed through...
Do you know what food companies are good at? They’re good at calling something by a different name to make people believe it’s OK to eat on a regular basis. Take the morning muffin for example. These are frequently sold at convenience stores, big box grocers,...
The American diet tends to be high in saturated fat from everyone’s favorite foods like cheeseburgers, hot dogs, fried foods, and heavy desserts. The new Dietary Guidelines recommended consuming no more than 5-6% of daily calories from saturated fat, but many...
When discussing healthy eating, fruits and vegetables are usually talked about together. According to the Produce for Better Health Foundation, regularly eating a wide variety of fruits and vegetables supports both short-term needs (such as immune function and...
