Food

Is Powerade bad for you? Powerade is an immensely popular sports drink (similar to the equally well-known Gatorade).  It is made specifically for athletes, to help ensure that their bodies have the specific nutritional elements (such as vitamins, electrolytes, and carbohydrates) they need for successful endurance. Is Powerade Bad For You? Powerade is not suitable […]

Is La Croix water bad for you?  La Croix is an immensely popular brand of sparkling water. It comes in a few different types and a wide variety of natural fruit flavors. Is La Croix Water Bad For You? La Croix water is not bad for you. While overindulging in La Croix on a long-term basis […]

What is Lean? “Lean” is just one name for a concoction that is known by many others, such as “sizzurp”, “purp”, and “purple drank”.  It is often purple in color, and leads to euphoric feelings. Lean was first created in the 1960s, in Texas.  It has become popular largely because of its use by a […]

Is calcium disodium EDTA bad for you? EDTA (ethylenediaminetraacetic acid) is a chemical salt.  It has the appearance of white powder with a crystalline texture.  It is capable of separating heavy metals from substances such as dyes.  Calcium disodium EDTA is one form of EDTA.  It is often used in very small quantities in cosmetic […]

Are Takis bad for you? Takis (also referred to as Taquis) are an incredibly popular corn tortilla-based chip snack made by the Barcel company in Mexico.  These fried and rolled chips are delicious and even considered almost addictive by some.  Without question, however, there are some serious health concerns involved with eating this well-known snack […]