How Avocado Toast Can Support Your Body’s Natural GLP‑1

GLP‑1 has gone from obscure medical jargon to a household term. Short for glucagon‑like peptide‑1, it’s the hormone behind blockbuster medications like Ozempic® and Wegovy®. But here’s the thing: your body already makes GLP‑1 naturally—and the right foods can help you boost it. One of the simplest, most delicious examples? Oatbread avocado toast with a …

Coming to a “Head”: The Hidden Dangers of Sodium Nitrates, the Double-Edged Sword

Sodium nitrates and nitrites are extensively used in the food industry as antioxidants in meats such as bacon, ham, luncheon meats, deli meat, jerky, and hotdogs. They serve an important function in maintaining the quality and safety of meat products by preventing the growth of harmful bacteria like Listeria monocytogenes and Clostridium botulinum. These bacteria …