Tyler McFarland 
My mom used to eat Life cereal all the time. She eventually stopped because of the sugar content. But is it really that bad? Today, let’s look at whether this healthy-looking “whole grain” cereal is actually good for you. … Read more
Did you know: To avoid taxes, the company that sells Pringles tried to get them legally defined as “cakes” or “biscuits,” not “chips”… Luckily, we’re all smart enough to know Pringles are not cake. But what are Pringles, really? … Read more
Did you know: There are 142 billion Goldfish crackers made every year. But what are the health ramifications of this popular, fish-shaped cracker? Today, let’s take a closer look at Goldfish nutrition. Some people consider Goldfish to be a … Read more
You may have heard that “diet sodas are even worse than regular.” But is it really true? Why would artificial sweeteners even be legal, if they’re so bad? Today, let’s look at one specific diet soda, Sprite Zero, and … Read more
There are thousands of “healthy” drink brands out there—but if you look at the details, most of them aren’t actually good for you. Today, let’s take a look at Bai… Is Bai really as healthy as it seems? Bai … Read more
Drinks can be unhealthy in so many ways. Some are full of sugar, others have artificial sweeteners. Even with sparkling water like Bubly, some people say it’s bad for your teeth, or they complain about the “natural” flavors. Today, … Read more
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 it really healthy, or just marketing hype? Zevia 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 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