Nutrition

Diet sodas have a bad reputation—most have artificial sweeteners with possible links to cancer and more. Zevia looks better at first, as it avoids the most controversial ingredients… But is … Read more

Many “sugar free” drinks are not actually healthy when you look into the details. Sparkling Ice has some added “healthy” ingredients that basic diet soda doesn’t have… But is Sparkling … Read more

I’ve seen some pretty crazy accusations about Takis online. Social media posts have blamed these hot snacks for causing cancer and ulcers in children, and some school districts have banned … Read more

I used to love adding MiO to my water. Honestly, it’s so much better tasting than plain water—and it’s convenient, too. But eventually, I decided I’d rather avoid some of … Read more

Some people think Cheez-Its are healthy just because they have “real cheese.” But cheesecake has real cheese, too—and nobody thinks cheesecake is healthy. So, today let’s take a closer look: … Read more

BodyArmor is marketed as a healthier, more “natural” sports drink. Their commericals brag, “Thanks Gatorade. We’ll take it from here.” But if you’re a skeptical consumer like me, you might … Read more

Most “healthy” drinks are not actually healthy when you look more closely. Whether it’s the sugar content, artificial sweeteners, or preservatives, it seems there’s always something bad in there… But … Read more

Processed sugar is bad for us—but that doesn’t always mean “sugar free” is good. In fact, some ingredients used to replace sugar could be just as bad or worse. Today, … Read more

LUNA Bars are marketed as a healthy choice for women. But many protein bars today are hiding a lot of sugar and processed junk behind their healthy marketing claims. So … Read more

Most protein bars are full of processed ingredients: Sugar, flour, protein isolate, vegetable oil, and more. In contrast, Perfect Bars are known for containing whole foods—they even require some refrigeration. … Read more

Belvita Biscuits are marketed as having “No high-fructose corn syrup, no partially hydrogenated oils, and no artificial flavors or sweeteners”… Sounds healthy, right? But today, let’s take a deeper look. … Read more

Nutri-Grain Bars are known for having “whole grain oats on the outside” and “real fruit on the inside.” Sounds pretty healthy, right? But today, let’s take a closer look. Are … Read more

Granola bars are so tricky from a nutrition perspective. Many brands have whole grains… but then, they also have a ton of sugar! It can be hard to find the … Read more

Quaker is known for oatmeal—and oats are widely considered a health food. Their healthy soluble fiber has been shown to help lower LDL cholesterol. But what about Quaker’s granola bars? … Read more

Chips have a reputation as junk food… But in truth, not all chips are created equal. After all, nowadays they even have “kale chips”! So, where do tortilla chips fit … Read more

Many people have misconceptions about peanut butter nutrition. For example, many people think peanut butter is very high in protein. But in reality, peanut butter has more fat than protein. … Read more

Did you know: The name “Triscuit” comes from the words “electricity” and “biscuit.” Their early ad campaigns touted how these crackers are “Baked by Electricity.” Interesting, no? But today let’s … Read more

Most protein bars are full of processed ingredients: Vegetable oils, sugar, protein isolate, and more. In contrast, RXBARs list their simple ingredients in big letters on the front of the … Read more

Is it possible to find tortilla chips that actually fit your macros? And if so, are they good for your long-term health, too? Today, let’s take a look at Quest … Read more

Some “multigrain” foods are a bit of a scam. They get associated with whole grains, but some of them are actually a blend of processed grains. Others just have a … Read more