The FDA Just Banned Red Dye No. 3 — Here’s What Parents Need to Know
Bye-bye Red Dye #3 ( erythrosine). It's been fun knowing ya. A Colorful Wake-Up Call When I was a kid growing up in the 60's, I'd follow my Dad around...
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Battle of the Brains: The Future of Education in the U.S. and China
Education is more than a national policy—it’s a blueprint for the future. Today, the United States faces a critical challenge in maintaining its global leadership in education, especially when compared...
Raw Milk vs. Pasteurized Milk: The Controversy You Need to Understand
Summary: Raw Milk vs. Pasteurized Milk – Risks and Benefits The debate between raw and pasteurized milk centers on nutrition, safety, and public health. Raw milk enthusiasts claim it retains...
Understanding Fluoride in Drinking Water: Benefits, Risks, and Optimal Consumption Levels
written by Jim Costa, Sneakz Organic COO Fluoride has been a topic of discussion and debate for decades, particularly regarding its inclusion in public drinking water systems. Advocates promote its...
What is Monk Fruit and Why Do We Use it?
Written by James Costa, Sneakz Organic COO We often receive questions about our choice of monk fruit over other artificial sweeteners or other sweetener options. It's a legit question. We...
Sugar: Tastes Good, But Is It Evil?
Are you concerned or confused about sugar? You’re not alone. The list of foods once deemed healthy, enjoyed by our grandparents, and fed to our children, seems to be shrinking...
Engineered for Adventure with Sam Chaneles
As an engineer as avid adventurer, Sam Chaneles finds a sweet spot for his passions and gifts in planning and executing some of the most beautiful and the most challenging...
Dieting and Our Wellbeing
Registered Dietitian and Intuitive Eating advocate, Emily Marr, gives us a rundown on the impact of dieting on our overall picture of health and wellbeing, and the core principles of...
Amino Acids | What They Are and Why You Need Them
You’ve probably heard the term "Amino Acids" before and heard that it’s important to get all of them. And maybe, you’re still scratching your head a bit on why they matter so...
Eat Real, Live Fully with Hallie Stephenson
This month, we're shining a spotlight on a really amazing lady we found on Instagram - Hallie Stephenson of @eat_real_live_fully. We got to chat with Hallie about her unique approach to nutrition,...
What is Intuitive Eating?
Emily Marr, MS, RD of @marrvelouseats explains this approach to health, wellness, and nutrition through the lens of trusting our body's innate wisdom and applying principles of self-guidance.
This Registered Dietitian says to Trust Your Gut
For this interview, we're chatting with Emily Marr of @marrvelouseats. Emily is a Registered Dietitian with a focus on Intuitive Eating, and we got to hear her fresh and compassionate...
This Food Blogger Went Vegan and Gluten-Free 3 Years Ago—And She Hasn't Looked Back Since
Food blogger Bekah Carpio went vegan and gluten-free three years ago—and she hasn't looked back since. She's documented her food journey on her blog and Instagram, including: a delicious green...
10 Things a Dietitian Always Has In Her Fridge
Instagram and Pinterest can make it easy to believe that nutrition experts always have a stock of exotic ingredients on hand to make such photo-worthy meals all the time. Registered...
The Path to Becoming
Pediatric Dietitian, Ashley Smith of Veggies and Virtue, shares the story of how she identified her passion for nutrition, why she's giving her gifts to the world in this way...
Understanding Sugar and How the Body Uses It
Did you know that 1 Sneakz milkshake has less sugar than a banana and about the same amount of sugar as 1 cup of milk? Also, the sugar in each...
When Does Organic Truly Matter?
Discover when to choose organic products and produce is most important in your diet with Registered Dietitian Noelle Martin.
5 Tips for Heart Health in Children
When we think about “heart health”, we often think of preventing heart attacks and strokes in later years of life. But the reality is that habits start when we are...
Dietitian Tips on Healthy Snacking for Kids
So often families struggle to get their children to eat real meals. Grazing and snacking happen without any struggle, but when it comes time to get nutrient-dense foods like fruits,...
8 Foods to Help You Stress Less
Research has shown that the quality of food we eat, and the specific foods we choose, are directly related to how anxious or stressed out we feel. And they can...