12 Dangerous and Hidden Food Ingredients in Seemingly Healthy Foods

Would you eat your favorite breakfast cereal if you knew that it contained Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT), a product also used in jet fuel and embalming fluid? Can you imagine grilling your low fat veggie burger if you found out that its main ingredient is Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)?

Watch out, because foods that are considered “healthy” and labeled as “natural” contain many harmful chemicals used as food preservatives and flavor enhancers – and these chemicals are often disguised under unrecognizable names.

Today, I’ll expose the hidden dangerous food additives that are lurking in so-called “healthy” foods, how you can easily spot them and the simple and delicious alternatives that won’t sabotage your bone and overall health.

What To Eat When You're Under Pressure?

While am feeling down these days, I have thought of this topic. So I search for it. A good read, simple yet effective. :)

Whether it's a broken heart, midafternoon slump or job interview nerves you're trying to tackle, these fix-it foods will have you eating healthier and feeling happier.

Huachinango a la Veracruzana

Huachinango a la Veracruzana

Veracruz lies nuzzled in the southern part of the Gulf of Mexico, not too far away from Cuba and Hispaniola from where Cortéz sailed in 1519. The area was one of the first conquered by the Spanish, and has long had quite a distinct character, as I suppose so many port cities do. The mix of the indigenous history, European culture, African slave elements and even the strong ties to Cuba's recent history make this a fascinating place.

Tuna Salpicao, Fish Salpicao

I have found this mouth watery recipe in a Filipino Food Blog, the recipe is called:  Tuna Salpicao, Fish Salpicao



Tuna Salpicao, Fish Salpicao. Here is my version of fish salpicao using tuna cubes, to make the dish I just cut the tuna into large cubes about 3/4” cubes. Marinated it with kalamansi juice, soy sauce, a dash of liquid seasoning paprika and garlic powder before stir cooking. The final result was yummy dish that I would not hesitate to recommend to every one especially to those who are looking for a healthier version of my Pork Salpicao. Here is the recipe of my Tuna Salpicao, Fish Salpicao.

10 Great Benefits of Drinking Green Tea

There has been much talk recently about the health benefits of green tea.



I’ve researched and discovered some sources about losing weight, diets and obesity. I used many medicines which are completely made up of chemicals. At the end, I turned back to the traditional treatment since I thought that those chemicals damage my liver. During my researches I discovered the benefits of green tea. Please do not confuse green tea with black tea which everyone drinks daily.


Ancient Chinese people knew the benefits of green tea for health. They have always used it for medical purposes. However, in Ancient China, it was used especially against the headaches and depression. Green tea has a great importance in China history. It is produced from the leaves of Camellia Sinensis by some special processes. Unlike black tea, it has little amount of caffeine which causes to insomnia, nausea and frequent urination.

Top 10 Most Tasty Cuisines in the World

10. Lebanese Cuisine

The Lebanese cuisine is the place where you can taste all the goodness the Middle East has to offer. Foods are generally Mediterranean, high on vegetables, little meat and full of flavors. Perhaps the most famous dish worldwide is the appetizer mezze – a selection of dips, pickles, salads and nibbles with Arabic bread. It also includes an abundance of fruit, fresh fish and seafood and little animal fat. The country is also famous for the Arabic sweets, Tripoli being referred to as the “Sweet Capital” of Lebanon.

11 Secret Fast-Food Menu Items

In this post, the magic behind why some fast food servings are GOOD TASTING.

Better get ready!

It is the stuff of fast-food chain legend: a secret menu known only to those insiders brave enough to order outside the listed menu. Tales of "animal-style fries" and Starbucks' secret "short" size abound, but which of these are real and which will merely earn you a quizzical stare from the cashier? Ditch the risk of disappointment and become a fast-food insider with Slashfood's list of some top-secret menu items at well-known restaurants near you.