7 Up has “100% natural flavors,” and it only has six ingredients total. Now, that sounds good… But it only really takes 1 bad ingredient to make a drink unhealthy—and what does “natural” really mean, anyway? Today, let’s see … Read more

Are animal crackers actually “crackers”? Or nutritionally speaking, are they more like cookies? What are they, really? And are they bad for you? Today, we’re going to get to the bottom of all this—and I’ll start by giving you … Read more

I loved microwave popcorn as a kid. I would literally rip open the bag and lick every inch of the inside. Well, today it’s time for me to face the music. I’ll be analyzing exactly how unhealthy all that … Read more

What happens when you take a healthy whole grain, like popcorn, and then you add cheese, caramel, or other toppings? Is it still healthy, or not? Today, let’s answer that question by taking an in-depth look at Smartfood popcorn. … Read more

My mom didn’t let me drink Capri Sun as a kid. At the time, Capri Sun was sweetened with high fructose corn syrup, and it seemed just as bad as any soda. Today, it has been reformulated to be … Read more

Sometimes as a kid, I would make Kool-Aid with 3x the recommended amount of sugar. Looking back, that was awful for my body. But what about normal Kool-Aid, with the normal amount of sugar? How bad is Kool-Aid? Let’s … Read more

There are a many misconceptions about Sunny D. Based on the name, some people think it has vitamin D (it doesn’t). Others fear it will turn their skin orange (it won’t). Today, let’s take a closer look at this … Read more

Oreos are the best-selling cookies in the history of the world. Certainly, most people agree they are delicious. But how bad are Oreos for you? Do they have any health benefits, or are they completely bad news? Oreos are … Read more

Squirt is the best-selling grapefruit soda in the United States. Of course, that’s not saying much—grapefruit sodas aren’t very popular. But anyway, it’s pretty delicious. So today, let’s take a closer look at the nutrition of Squirt soda. How … Read more

Did you know Mountain Dew has orange juice in it? It actually does. And that must mean it’s healthy, right? Well… not really. Today, let’s take a closer look at this neon soda. What are the long-term effects of … Read more