No two coffees are brewed the same. Some brands have top-rate quality and top-rate flavor, while others fall flat. No matter the reason — subpar bean sourcing, questionable ethics, or lack of taste — there are some coffees you simply do not want to drink, ever. Here are 12 brands of coffee to avoid and why, and a few alternatives you’ll want to use instead. Folgers The American coffee brand Folgers has fallen from grace. The issues? Bad sourcing, no certifications as to susta

Coffee is a daily ritual for millions of us—but did you know many of the most popular brands might be doing more harm than good? From heavy roasting and mold toxins to pesticide exposure and nutrient depletion, not all coffee is created equal. Here’s a look at the top 10 coffee brands you’ll want to evaluate, why some fall short, and the one brand I believe checks all the right boxes for health-conscious drinkers. 1. Purity Coffee (My top pick) Right off the bat, Purity Cof

Most crops are contaminated with fungal mycotoxins, but some foods are worse than others. Oats can be thought of as “uniquely nutritious.” One route by which they improve human health is by providing prebiotics that “increase the growth of beneficial gut microbiota.” There are all manner of oats, ranging from steel-cut oats to, even better, intact oat groats (their form before being cut), all the way down to highly processed cereals, like Honey Nut Cheerios. “Rolling crushe

You would have heard the phrase “you are what you eat” and there’s no denying its truth. However, the phrase “you are what you do” also rings true. I’m talking about the physical activity you do on a regular basis. Having a healthy gut is so much more than just what you are eating or not eating, it’s a whole way of living that moulds and shapes your microbiome.  Introduction Having a healthy gut is so much more than just what you are eating or not eating (although this is ver

Want more time between grocery runs? Stop storing these foods in plastic. KEY POINTS Plastic can cause food to spoil more quickly or even transfer harmful chemicals into your food when used incorrectly. Alternatives like cheese paper, glass or stainless steel help maintain freshness, flavor and texture. Select high-quality produce and keep your fridge at the right temperature to further reduce food waste. Cutting food waste is an excellent way to reduce your household’s envir

Some health warning signs should never be ignored because they may indicate serious or life‑threatening conditions. These include chest pain, sudden shortness of breath, severe headaches, unexplained weight loss, unusual bleeding, and sudden confusion. Critical Early Warning Signs 1. Chest pain or pressure: A crushing or tight sensation, sometimes radiating to the arm or jaw, can signal a heart attack. Immediate medical attention is essential. 2. Sudden shortness of breath: R

Low zinc is almost unheard of in developed countries, right? Don’t be so sure. See, government regulators say your body only needs about 9 milligrams of zinc per day. But ask yourself: Who came up with these guidelines, anyway? And Are You Really Willing To Trust Them With Your Life? Because we all remember when these same bureaucrats said smoking was not merely a harmless habit — but actually good for you. Or when they said your daily “food pyramid” should be a high-carb, l

Check your fridge to see if you have the recalled cheese. Shredded cheese fans, you'll want to pay attention to this recall. Shredded cheese produced by Great Lakes Cheese Co., and sold under a number of different brand names has been recalled after metal fragments were found in the cheese. The cheese recall impacts both shredded mozzarella and shredded cheese blends, with sell-by dates between January and March 2026, and was sold at a variety of retailers—including Target, A

One of the few food contaminants found at higher levels in those eating plant-based diets are mycotoxins, fungal toxins in moldy food ingredients, such as oats. In France, exposure to dietary contaminants was compared between vegetarians and meat-eaters, and the results showed that exposures to persistent organic pollutants like PCBs and dioxins were dramatically lower among those eating more plant-based foods. This was due to their avoidance of foods of animal origin, thoug

Here's what you need to know. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a recall on more than 4,000 cases of condiment products produced by Ventura Foods due to a potential foreign object contamination, specifically plastic material. Salad dressings and sauces sold at store delis and food courts, including those at Costco and Publix, are impacted by this recall. The recalled products were distributed to 27 states. How To Identify the Recalled Sauces and Dres