How to identify trans fats on a food label?
Reading labels is not as easy as it should be. Labels can be informative but also can be confusing or used to trick customers. It often requires a good knowledge…
Reading labels is not as easy as it should be. Labels can be informative but also can be confusing or used to trick customers. It often requires a good knowledge…
Most of the harmful trans fatty acids (TFAs) in our diet come from partially hydrogenated oils, (only small percentage from ruminants) which involves high temperatures and high pressure. But does…
Not all high fiber foods are good for you! A significant percentage (in total 46%) of dietary fiber intake comes from foods with a high glycemic index and load: bread…
Brazil nuts are an excellent source of many minerals such as selenium, copper, magnesium and phosphorus, and a good source of zinc and manganese. Vitamins are not as abundant in…
Canned tuna is a popular food worldwide. It is used, for instance, on top of salads or as part of an afternoon snack. On the one hand, canned tuna seems…