Saturated fats have been part of our diet for hundreds of thousands of years. They were only vilified 40 years ago for political reasons, rather than evidence based science. Since…
There are several important rules when choosing the best dark chocolate. If you follow these few rules, you will be able to enjoy the best quality and the healthiest chocolates…
Margarine vs butter argument is over 100 years old, and still being disputed. Margarine and butter serve the same basic purpose, as a spread or to be used in various…
The production of margarine involves various processes, with the aid of a variety of chemicals or materials. This processes are very similar to the ones used in plastic production. The…
Modern margarine is a highly-processed, non-dairy fatty spread that is intended to imitate butter. Margarine history is surprisingly long – it was originally created as a cheap alternative to butter…
Naturally occurring fats, also known as ruminant fats, are often compared to trans fats obtained from partially hydrogenated fats, which have been proven to be harmful to health. Find out…
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…
This article provides insights on how to recognize the potatoes that are bad and should not be eaten. It also provides optimal buying and storage tips. Even after harvesting, potatoes…
Several anti-milk and anti-dairy product claims have become quite popular in recent years, especially with vegan enthusiasts and since the beginning of the Paleo diet craze. The most common of…
Since there is no definitive answer to the question of whether caffeine is bad or good for you, you should read the following and assess what scenario applies to your…
The currently used classifications of carbohydrates are not very useful in a nutritional sense. While “complex vs simple carbs” is a useless classification in a nutritional sense, the refined vs…
This article refers to dried fruit with no sugar additives. Any candied fruit belong to the “sugars” category. The healthiness of dried fruit is not as “black and white” as…
