Are Phosphate Additives Hurting Our Health? Phosphate additives in processed foods are disrupting the ideal 1:1 calcium to phosphorus ratio in our diets, potentially leading to health issues Modern diets often contain 2 to 3 times more phosphorus than recommended,...
Studies Show Microwaves Drastically Reduce Nutrients Vegetables include sensitive compounds like amino acids, vitamins, and phytonutrients that are damaged more severely by microwaving than other forms of cooking. (Africa Studio/Shutterstock) Did you know that...
Ultra-Processed Foods Are Linked to Numerous Health Risks Eating junk food is as pervasive in our current culture as eating naturally was in our not-so-distant past—and it shows. A systematic review published in The BMJ this year, involving 9.8 million...
Processing Aids The long list of unfamiliar names on ingredient labels of processed foods is already a cause for concern. However, many people are unaware of another category of additives never listed on these labels. These “invisible” additives are known as...
