Foods That Can Cause Cancer

Did you know the American Cancer Society now reports the chances of getting cancer are now 1 in 2 for men, and 1 in 3 for women ? Those staggering numbers indicate a growing epidemic in the U.S., but it isn’t time to throw in the towel. In their annual cancer progress report, The American Association for Cancer Research stated

Winter is here and it’s the perfect time to serve your family a warm and healthy soup. Making soup for the whole family can seem like a big hassle especially when the soup aisle is full of so many options. After all, a can of soup is a quick and easy choice for lunch or dinner, and it can help you keep fit and fight illness, right?

I was somewhat reluctant to delve into America’s favorite overpriced cookies, because it always seems to be an off limits topic. The Girl Scouts of America has become a part of so many young girl’s lives. I, myself, was a brownie and my mom was cookie mom. The organization’s mission is to build girls confidence and character among other things. For these reasons, it seems all of a Girl Scout’s efforts must be supported, including the door to door sale of cookies. But just because the Girl Scouts do some things right, should we turn a blind eye to their biggest fundraiser, Girl Scout cookies?

Valentine’s Day often means a box of candy from your sweetie, but just what are you getting in that candy? That annual indulgence could cost you a lot more than you bargained for. Unhealthy chocolate brands are full of more than just sugar. Following our exposes on toxic ingredients in children’s cereal and what’s in your peanut butter, this week we take a look at some of the unwanted ingredients hiding in your favorite chocolate candies and show you some better options.

Have you ever given thought to the foods in other countries? Are they the same as what we eat here in the United States? You may be surprised to find out that many foods overseas are reformulated. Why would companies make more than one version of the same food? Because the safety of some of the ingredients in our food has been called into question in other countries.

You’ve seen the signs and labels stating "No MSG" at your favorite take out place or on food in the grocery store aisles, but that warning doesn’t mean exactly what you think it does.