Red Meat

Eating Red Meat

Eating red meat increases the risk of cancer and heart disease. But, not as much as you may have heard. And remember, everything has a risk. First, I want to…

How Bad Are Microplastics?

How Bad Are Microplastics?

How Bad Are Microplastics? The answer is complex. I have said many times that everything has a downside, a negative. If you ingest enough of anything, it can usually cause…

You need a kitchen scale.

You Need a Kitchen Scale

You need a kitchen scale, a digital one. Don’t spend a lot of money. This is a short post because all you need to know is that everyone needs a…

What Is Autism?

What is Autism?

What is autism? It depends. How can it depend? In Medicine, definitions change rapidly. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), “Autism spectrum disorder is a neurological and developmental…

Are sugar alcohols unhealthy?

Are Sugar Alcohols Unhealthy?

Are Sugar Alcohols Unhealthy? Sugar alcohols are carbohydrates. They are used in low-calorie products because they are sweet but have far fewer calories than sugar. Sugar has four calories per…