There are many different types of sugar you can have: white, brown and hardly heard of black sugar. But what is black sugar actually? Is it the same as brown sugar? Or is it something different? In this post, we investigate both types of sugars and share our findings with you. What is black sugar? …
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Dymatize ISO 100 Hydrolyzed is one of the most popular protein powders in the world. Many online reviewers state it’s the best tasting protein powder on the market. It has won the “Isolate Protein of The Year” award by BodyBuilding.com year after year and many other awards which just confirms how good it is. No …
Fanta and Coke are two of the most popular soft drinks in the world and Coke is well-known to be bad for you but what about Fanta? Is Fanta better or worse than Coke? How do these two drinks compare in terms of sugar content and calories? Which drink is healthier? In this article, we …
If you have nut allergies and cannot drink nut milks that are loved by vegans and dairy-free folks, then you could try drinking seed milk instead. The only problem is that this type of vegan ‘milk’ is not commonly found in the shops and online so your best bet is to make it at home. …
Kelloggs’s Coco Pops (Cocoa Krispies in the US) are a popular children’s breakfast made of rice, cocoa powder and sugar. They contain added vitamins and minerals such as B vitamins, iron and vitamin D but does that make them a healthy breakfast? In recent years the brand has reduced the sugar content in this kid’s …
Fig rolls are a popular sweet snack especially liked in the UK. They are a type of cookie or a biscuit containing fig filling as one of the main ingredients. In the USA they are known as Fig Newtons but their shape and texture are slightly different. Fig rolls contain figs so you may think …
Since Go Ahead snack bars came on the market, they sounded like they were actually good for you. They are full of dried fruits, low in fat and high in fibre. They contain no artificial colour or flavours and one slice has less than 100 calories. But what is the truth? How healthy are Go …
Yazoo milkshake is considered the no. 1 flavoured milk drink in the UK. It is promoted as a drink full of goodness: packed with calcium, protein and rich in B vitamins. But how healthy is this drink really? We have investigated… Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links which means I may get a small commission if …
Quorn and tofu are popular meat alternatives for vegetarians and those looking to reduce their meat intake. But how do they compare in terms of nutritional values and protein content? Is one healthier and better than the other? We decided to investigate… How is Quorn made? Quorn is a processed meat alternative made from a …
If you are looking for healthy alternatives to cream you may be wondering whether creme fraiche is a good alternative. Creme fraiche is a type of cream commonly used in French cuisine that has typically lower fat content than regular cream. But how healthy is creme fraiche actually? Is it healthier than cream? In this …
