Are there healthier non-dairy alternatives than soy milk?
Monday, July 18th, 2011
With so much talk of GMO crops and the conditions in which farmers work, there’s been much back and forth about the benefits and risks of consuming soy. I really love having soy in my morning cup of coffee, so am curious, what is the healthiest non-dairy milk? – Liz L.
There are a number of good reasons to be concerned about drinking soy milk, and consuming too many soy products ...
Is agave really better for you than conventional sugars?
Thursday, June 30th, 2011
- I was wondering whether agave is really better for you or a more green option than sugar? – Liz L.
Ah, the debate over agave. Here is the one thing about agave that is a fact: it is a low-glycemic sweetener. This means it won’t cause your blood sugar to spike, so it won’t cause you to crash a short time after you consume it. (For the vegans out there, it is also completely vegan, ...
Adina is back to answer your questions about healthy sushi consumption.
Thursday, June 23rd, 2011
- How much sushi can I eat before I get mercury poisoning? – Devin N.
The jury is still sort of out on this one. A few years ago, people thought that maybe if you were eating fish every single day you should be concerned. But now, some experts recommend that we all cut way back. It’s better to avoid certain types of fish, rather than all of them. Skip shark, marlin, tilefish, mackerel king, swordfish, ...
