Nutrition

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 see … 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

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. Are belVita Biscuits truly good for you? BelVita Biscuits … 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 Nutri-Grain Bars actually good for you? Nutri-Grain Bars have … 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 truly healthy brands. So today, let’s take a look … Read more