HealthyPIG Magazine
Is soy lecithin good or bad for me?
Soy lecithin is one of the common but little-known ingredients. Unfortunately, it's also a food ingredient for which unbiased, scientifically-backed data is difficult to find. So, what do you need to know about soy lecithin, and why do you need it?
Steviol glycosides
Steviol glycosides are an intense sweetener commonly produced from the stevia plant (Stevia rebaudiana) Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni) leaves, but can also be produced using other methods. The sweetness of steviol glycosides is about 150-300 times that of sugar, and only a small amount can match the sweetness of ordinary sugar.
E150 caramel color
Caramel coloring, also known as caramel coloring, is one of the oldest and most commonly used colorings in food and beverages. The European food additive number is E150. Its color ranges from pale yellow to amber to dark brown, and can be added to foods to produce a variety of colors. Generally, it is gluten-free and vegetarian.
Titanium Dioxide: E171 is no longer considered safe when used as a food additive
At the request of the European Commission in March 2020, EFSA updated its safety assessment of the food additive titanium dioxide (E 171). The upda...
E171 titanium dioxide
Titanium dioxide (TiO2), also known as E171 in our foods, is very commonly used as a white colorant in foods, but is also used in paints, coatings,...
E127 Erythrosine
Erythrosine, also known as Red No. 3, is an organic iodine compound, specifically a derivative of fluorone. It is a cherry pink synthetic that is m...
E124 Lihong 4R
E124 is a (red) food coloring that can be made in a number of different ways. Typically it is a synthetic compound made from coal tar and azo dyes, both of which are vegan.
E123 Amaranth
Amaranth, FD&C Red No. 2, E123, CI Food Red 9, Acid Red 27, Azorubin S or CI 16185 is a deep red to purple azo dye used as a food dye and color cosmetics. The name comes from amaranth, a plant known for its red color and edible protein-rich seeds. Amaranth is an anionic dye. Can be applied to natural and synthetic fibers, leather, paper and phenolic resins. As a food additive, its E number is E123. Amaranth usually comes in the form of trisodium salt. Appearance: reddish brown, dark red to purple water-soluble powder, decomposes at 120℃ without melting. Its aqueous solution has maximum absorption at about 520 nm. Like all azo dyes, amaranth was made from coal tar in the mid-20th century; modern synthetic materials are more likely to be made from petroleum by-products. Since 1976, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has banned amaranth as a suspected carcinogen. Its use is still legal in some countries, particularly in the UK, where it is most commonly used to give Glace cherries their distinctive color
E122 nitrogen red
E122 is a colorant used in many different products, including food and non-food consumer goods. It comes almost entirely from one source and is entirely synthetic. E122 is derived from coal tar, much like other azo dyes, also known as Carmoisine and/or Azorubine.
How horror movies help people overcome real-world trauma
feeling exposed
When discussing trauma and phobias, it’s important to first understand how our bodies process fear. The automatic response is the ...
Scream Therapy: The Mental Health Benefits of Horror Movies
Watching horror movies not only gives you a good scare, but it can also help relieve stress and anxiety.
Lies about sugar
While we can all agree that sugar isn't exactly a health food, there's a lot of misinformation out there about how -- if at all -- sweets should be incorporated into your diet. For example, are some types of sugar healthier than others? Will quitting it really put you on the fast track to losing weight, relieving acne, avoiding mood swings, or any other health issue? It turns out the answer may not be what you think. Here are eight things that even nutrition-savvy people might not realize about sugar—and what you should know about incorporating it into your diet.
