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News & Articles By Ava Grace
03/30/2026
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By Ava Grace
A troubling reality in the baby food aisle
A large majority (71%) of baby and toddler foods in the U.S. are ultra-processed, defined as industrial formulations with five or more additives not typically used in home kitchens. These products are dominated by additives like flavor enhancers, thickeners, emulsifiers and artificial colors and contain nearly twice the sugar of less-processed options, with added sugars […]
03/09/2026
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By Ava Grace
The new addiction: How ultra-processed foods are engineered to hook a nation
Ultra-processed foods are declared addictive, with researchers from leading universities comparing their engineered, compulsive-consumption potential directly to that of tobacco. These foods are deliberately engineered to hijack the brain’s reward system, using strategies like combining refined carbs and fats for rapid dopamine release and stripping out fiber for quick absorption. The industry employs “health washing,” […]
02/23/2026
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By Ava Grace
A pinch of reality: Landmark heart failure study upends century-old salt doctrine
A major international trial found that while reducing sodium improves patients’ daily symptoms and quality of life, it does not reduce hospitalizations, emergency visits or mortality. Led by Dr. Justin Ezekowitz, it randomly assigned over 800 heart failure patients across six countries to either receive standard care or intensive counseling to limit sodium to 1,500 […]
02/19/2026
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By Ava Grace
The protein illusion: New study finds human cells struggle to absorb nutrients from plant-based meat
A new study challenges the protein equivalence of plant-based meats, finding that the human body may not absorb protein from a plant-based meat analog as effectively as it does from chicken. The research used a simulated digestion model and found that peptides (digested protein) from the plant-based product were less water-soluble and larger, making them […]
01/19/2026
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By Ava Grace
The carb conundrum: New research suggests your bread choice could shape your brain’s future
A major new study finds that a diet rich in slow-digesting, low-glycemic index carbs (like fruits, legumes and whole grains) is linked to a significantly lower risk of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. The research, tracking over 200,000 U.K. adults for 13+ years, shows that diets with a higher glycemic index (from refined carbs like white […]
01/19/2026
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By Ava Grace
The superfood power of CRANBERRIES: Tiny berries with mighty benefits
Cranberries, native to North America, have been used as food, medicine and dye for thousands of years. They are primarily grown in the northern U.S., Canada and Chile, thriving in acidic bogs and wetlands. Cranberries are rich in phytonutrients like proanthocyanidins (PACs), quercetin, ursolic acid and resveratrol, and essential nutrients like vitamins C and E, fiber and manganese, […]
01/17/2026
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By Ava Grace
The organic illusion: Texas investigates hidden pesticides in your grocery aisle
Texas is investigating major grocers for allegedly spraying organic produce with an antimicrobial pesticide (Produce Maxx) without informing consumers, which may violate organic standards. While the active ingredient (hypochlorous acid) is approved for organic use, federal rules require treated produce to be rinsed before sale; retailers are accused of skipping this step and not warning […]
01/05/2026
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By Ava Grace
New research links aspartame to increased stroke risk
A July 2025 study in Scientific Reports uses advanced computer modeling to show aspartame may significantly increase ischemic stroke risk by triggering inflammation and damaging blood vessel function. The research indicates aspartame disrupts processes leading to systemic inflammation and impaired endothelial function, which can promote plaque formation and blood clots, thereby elevating stroke risk. Beyond […]
12/30/2025
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By Ava Grace
The sweet deception: How “healthy” buzzwords hide a sugar epidemic in plain sight
Front-of-package buzzwords like “all-natural,” “organic,” and “high-protein” create a misleading “health halo” that distracts consumers from high levels of added sugars in processed foods. While FDA labels now show “Added Sugars,” companies exploit a loophole by replacing traditional sugars with alternative sweeteners (e.g., monk fruit, sugar alcohols) that don’t have to be listed as added […]
12/30/2025
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By Ava Grace
Cocoa compound linked to slower biological aging, study suggests
A study links higher blood levels of theobromine, a compound in cocoa, to a younger biological age, as measured by slower epigenetic aging and longer telomeres. The research is observational, showing an association but not proving that theobromine directly causes slower aging; other lifestyle factors could be involved. Scientists caution that this does not justify […]
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