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For years, Megan Ellam struggled with weight, hovering around 220 pounds for most of her adult life. She tried Weight Watchers, fad diets, eating “clean,” healthy vegetables, and grain-based diets, but nothing worked. In her late 20s, she started gaining more weight; by 30 she stopped menstruating. Finding the Root of the Problem Megan thought that [...]
The Difference Between Ketosis and Ketoacidosis When you hear these two terms it’s easy to see how they can be confused. The confusion also stems from the fact that the two are both metabolic processes involving the breakdown of fats in the body (plus they look and sound like similar words). The truth is ketosis [...]
Our weekly visit to the supermarket is usually characterized by an “ignorance is bliss” mindset. Most of us have little to no idea where the food that we eventually put on our tables actually comes from, and we probably prefer not to know. Due to the combination of the industrialization of agriculture, the decrease in [...]
Cancer is one of the most invested areas of research in the world, yet no widely accepted cure has been discovered. Even the therapies that exist are flawed in some way, whether that is in the heavy price tag or the limited success rates. Well, it’s time to think outside of the box. Below are [...]
Soda and junk food taxes have been introduced around the world in recent years, often tentatively. Like taxes on tobacco, these measures are designed to combat a perceived threat to public health – in this case, the general overconsumption of sugar that has led to skyrocketing rates of obesity in the last couple decades. In [...]
Keto On The Go One of the biggest struggles of the ketogenic diet is the amount of preparation it takes to live on a high-fat, low-carb diet in a high-carb, low-fat world. Most people who practice a keto lifestyle are experienced cooks who can prepare tasty meals in bulk and have great meal routines. Unfortunately, [...]
Ditching the processed, junk foods in favor of a healthy, whole foods based diet is bound to increase your monthly food budget. It’s the grocery paradox. When adopting a keto diet, which is nearly exclusive to meats, cheeses, and low starch vegetables, it’s natural to see your grocery bill climb out of control. The great [...]
For years now, as consumers and governments have become increasingly aware of the dangerous amount of sugar and carbs in the modern diet, the big-name soda brands and other food industry giants have been scrambling to meet new regulations and a demand for healthier options. The unprecedented pushback against these products have been born out [...]
AG Barr, the producer of the popular line of UK soft drinks Irn-Bru, is seeing a sweet increase in market share after a new government levy on the sugar content of soft drinks. Following a massive makeover of the entire Irn-Bru line, AG Barr saw a whopping 3.6 percent increase in profits, with the Irn-Bru [...]
Shoppers who are frustrated with their local grocery center's lack of low-sugar snacks might have a new favorite coming to their shelves soon. After partnering with General Mills, low-carb and non-dairy protein bar production company No Cow is looking to move into the snack market around the country. Packed with protein without the added sugar, [...]
Starting Tasteaholics We started Tasteaholics in February of 2015 with a simple point-and-shoot! We didn’t know how to style and photograph food, set up a shot with lighting or how to use props. What we did know was that it would take a bit of practice, research and persistence! For photography tips and [...]
PepsiCo’s stock is on the rise thanks to its response to consumer concerns over sugar. After eight quarters of decline, the company has seen four straight quarters of improving sales since it began aggressively removing sugar from its product portfolio. Pepsi is one of a number of major food and beverage companies answering international calls [...]
