Label Able: Nigari


Updated 06/17/09 10:22 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 10 comments

Label Able: Nigari

I just reread the label of my favorite mac-n-cheese alternative, the Country Cheddar Bowl by Amy's Kitchen, and happened to catch something on the list of ingredients that I didn't recognize — nigari. In parentheses it says "magnesium chloride, a natural firming agent," but that use of the word "natural" didn't make me feel any better. I trust food from Amy's Kitchen because it's made with Read more

5 Things We've Learned About Mars From the Exploration Rovers


Updated 08/09/11 5:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Facts About Mars From NASA Rovers

It's been seven years since the first exploration rover touched down on the Martian landscape, and they have been broadcasting photos and information from the red planet ever since, giving us a new look at what lies on the surface. Find out a little more of what we've learned about Mars since the explorer rovers, Spirit and Opportunity, have been on the job. There's water in them 'thar hills Read more

20 Electrolyte-Replenishing Snacks


Updated 08/03/11 1:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Snacks High in Electrolytes

Electrolytes are essential salts that our body needs for optimum function of our cells and organs; when you sweat, your body becomes depleted in these nutrients. It's important that you replenish them because electrolytes create the electrical charges needed to regulate normal heart beats, muscular contractions, and overall healthy nerve function. While you may think hydration is key for optimal Read more