Unhealthy Foods

Mountain Dew

What Makes Mountain Dew Toxic?

What Makes Mountain Dew Toxic? If there’s one soft drink that’s managed to carve out a niche following and a legendary reputation, it’s Mountain Dew. Famous for its neon-green glow and extreme-culture branding, it’s one of the most recognizable sodas worldwide. But if we can look past its refreshing fizz and bold marketing, its cocktail […]

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Seed Oil

Are Seed Oils Toxic? Facts, Myths & Science

Are Seed Oils Toxic? Sorting Facts from Fiction Recently, seed oils have been in the news as prominent people like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have called for their ban, citing concerns over their alleged links to health issues and their prevalence in processed foods. Seed oils have become one of the most debated topics among

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Bread

How Ultra-Processed Is Bread? Tips to Choose a Healthier Loaf

How Ultra-Processed Is Bread and How to Pick a Healthier Loaf In America, we love to eat bread—whether it’s for a quick breakfast sandwich or the base of a hearty lunch. But did you know that bread may be considered ultra-processed? With growing awareness of the health impacts of ultra-processed foods, it’s time to examine

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Slushies

Slushies: A Cold Treat With a Big Problem.

Are Slushies Safe for Kids? What Parents Need to Know   Brightly colored, icy, and refreshing, a slushie or an Icee may seem like the perfect treat for a hot day. However, recent studies warn against giving slushies to children under eight due to a key ingredient: glycerol. While these beverages are super popular, parents and

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Top 3 Fast Food Ice Creams You Should Avoid

Top 3 Fast Food Ice Creams You Should Avoid Fast-food ice creams can be unhealthy because they are often high in sugar, unhealthy fats, and artificial additives. Many contain excessive sugar, usually exceeding daily recommendations, and are loaded with saturated fats that can contribute to heart disease and weight gain. Some large servings pack over

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Oh No! KFC Double Down Is Coming Back To UK

Oh No! KFC Double Down Is Coming Back KFC is reintroducing the Double Down burger, with a twist, in the UK (for now) for a limited time. Starting February 10, customers can get this monstrously unhealthy sandwich until March 16 (Hodges, 2025). In the already unhealthy world of fast food, we must admit that the

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Super Bowl Sunday: Unhealthy Fast Food Takeouts To Avoid

Super Bowl Sunday: Unhealthy Fast Food Takeouts To Avoid Super Bowl Sunday is all about football, commercials, and, of course, indulgent food. But while it’s tempting to load up on wings, pizza, and nachos, some fast food takeout options are nutritional nightmares—loaded with excessive calories, sodium, and unhealthy fats. If you’re trying to be mindful

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Yikes! Coca-Cola Recalls Toxic Soda In Europe

Yikes! Coca-Cola Recalls Toxic Soda In Europe Reports indicate that Coca-Cola has announced a recall of some of its products in Europe after detecting higher levels of a chemical called “Chlorate.” The affected cans and glass bottles were produced in Ghent, Belgium, and distributed in Britain, France, Germany, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands. The problem was

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