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 Ice really good for you, overall? Sparkling Ice is … 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 them. But today, let’s examine: Are Takis actually that … 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 its unnatural ingredients. Today, let’s go in detail and … 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: Are Cheez-Its actually healthy? Cheez-Its are not the healthiest … 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 be asking: How much better is BodyArmor, really? Is … 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 is Hint Water different from the others? Hint Water … 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, let’s look at a classic sugar-free drink, Fresca, to … 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 today, let’s take a closer look at LUNA Bars … 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. But are these bars actually healthy when you check … Read more