A member of the Brassica family, Brussels sprouts seem to have come quite a long way from being eaten with disdain by every kid who grew up in the ‘90s. Now, the mini cabbage lookalike has experienced an explosion of popularity, fronted by culinary experts. Instead of being boiled into oblivion, these sweet sprouts are […]
Hidden Risk of Oil Pulling
Oil pulling, the practice of taking an oil like sesame or coconut oil and swishing it in your mouth for 10-20 minutes, is a traditional remedy that has been used in India for hundreds of years. The reported benefits of this toxin-removing practice range anywhere from increased oral health to healing immune disease. But there […]
Does Hydrogen Peroxide Alkalize the Body?
Alkalizing the body, supporting the immune system, and killing pathogens–the claims of hydrogen peroxide’s benefits to health are many. Some claim even claim that hydrogen peroxide will cure cancer. But is there science behind any of these claims? Does H2O2 really support a healthy body? Some describe H2O2 as water (H2O) with an extra oxygen atom. […]
Is Hydrogen Peroxide Bad For Your Teeth?
Why Hydrogen Peroxide is Bad For Your Teeth Hydrogen peroxide is heralded in some circles as a cure-all: an alkalizing substance that kills cancer cells, a cleansing and disinfecting mouthwash. However, H202 may not be as safe as some sources may have you believe. Until recently, little has been known about the way that H202 reacts with […]
What “Counts” as Added Sugar?
Today, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services and the USDA released new federal dietary guidelines. Among the biggest changes to the program was the suggestion to limit added sugar intake to 10% of one’s daily calories. This brings U.S. standards inline with the World Health Organization’s recommendations. For a person on a 2,000 calorie […]