Junk Food

Weight Gain and Other Dangers – Energy Drinks

To the younger population, energy drinks are a lifesaver and this is because these keep them awake during the day and help them to complete any assigned tasks.  Energy drinks first appeared on the market in the 1960’s in Asia and Europe and were later distributed in North America during the 1990’s.  Energy drinks contain ...click here to read more

Why That Piece of Bacon Could Kill You

People around the world seem to have an obsession with bacon; in fact you can find it hiding in all sorts of products, even brownies and birthday cake. Despite warnings that too much can be bad for our health, some researchers argue bacon is getting a bad rap. Meat lovers say it is one of ...click here to read more

How to Prepare for the Winter Fat Attack

Winter not only brings the Holidays which is full of tempting junk food and high calorie feasts, it also brings long, dark, cold and depressing days. This combination is lethal when it comes to your waistline, but it doesn’t have to be. The following tips will help you to avoid the winter fat attack!   ...click here to read more

The Fall Foods that are Killing Your Diets

As seasons change so do our diets and sometimes these changes can have a negative effect on our health.  The fall season brings gorgeous, rich colored food to our diets, but some popular autumn foods that are delicious are also pack with calories that can have a negative impact on your diet, especially if you’re ...click here to read more

Is Comfort Food Really Junk Food?

Earlier studies have shown that the consumption of comfort foods increases the likelihood of positive emotions, and promotes a calming feeling, especially when he or she is experiencing stress or loneliness.  Based on this effect, the actual identity of a comfort food may vary per individual.  To some, comfort food may pertain to a particular ...click here to read more

How Many People Actually Eat Healthy?

If you ask your neighbors if they think they are healthy, chances are they will say “yes”, yet according to extensive market research only a small portion of the population is actually practicing what they preach. The globally-known market research company, NPD group conducted an extensive health study and discovered that while eight out of ...click here to read more

Replacing Chocolate’s Fat with Fruit Juice

Most chocolate lovers realize that chocolate is generally considered junk food and has a high number of calories, but they can’t resist the temptation to indulge. However, with a shift towards healthier eating, individuals are trying to cut calories from their diets and the first thing that is usually cut from their diets is junk ...click here to read more

Craving Junk Food? Eat This…

Food cravings are often considered as the biggest challenge when one attempts to lose weight.  Cravings are emotions focused on the desire for a food, drink, or chemical that imparts a comforting effect on an individual.  There may thus be cravings for chocolates, donuts, or chips, which are generally considered to be rich in calories ...click here to read more

Why Late Night Snacking is a Bad Idea

For decades we have been warned that late night eating can lead to weight gain, with the most common explanation being that our will power tends to be lower and we are more likely to consume high calorie junk food in the wee hours of the night. However, scientists have now discovered that late night ...click here to read more