Controversial Foods

What are grains, and are they good for you? Are there certain grains you should avoid? How can you incorporate grain alternatives into your diet, and why would you want to? This article answers these questions and more.

Corn is one of the most widely eaten foods in the world. It’s also incredibly versatile. You’ll find it in baked goods and breads, popped as a snack, grilled on the cob, fed to cows, used to fuel cars, and as the base ingredient for a huge range of processed foods and additives. But is corn good for you? And how do you choose the healthiest corn to eat?

Kombucha tea can be a fun and fizzy drink. But should you drink it for your health?

Why is everyone talking about bone broth? Let’s explore this popular food trend and why so many people are jumping on the bandwagon. Find out what the research says about some of the most prominent bone broth benefits and claims.

Potatoes are a popular and well-loved veggie. However, they can be quite controversial. Some people say they cause weight gain and other health issues. But what does the science say? Are potatoes healthy? And should they be a part of your regular diet?

Discover the amazing tea health benefits — from supporting healthy cellular function to supporting healthy body weight, and more. You’ll see why you may want to make teatime part of your regular routine.

Researchers discovered something surprising about the caffeine in coffee and tea. See what it is, and why certain types of caffeinated beverages may be healthy, anti-aging options for you.

Discover the health benefits of cranberries, the dark side of cranberry farming, and what cranberries you should choose for your...

Chocolate may be delicious, but it has a darker side, too. Discover the link between the chocolate industry and child slave labor.

Is ramen healthy? Discover the science behind why you may want to think twice before cooking up a pack of instant noodles.

The Obama administration announced last week that it expects to approve corn and soybeans that have been genetically engineered by Dow Chemical...

Frankenfish could be on your dinner plate by the end of the year. On December 21, at the very end...