Art by Kris HarperMost who grew up in the United States were taught that dairy products are healthy for us. We're taught that cow's milk does the body good because it has nutrients like calcium and vitamin D. The USDA's MyPlate (the newer version of their Food Guide Pyramid) even recommends three cups of dairy per day for everyone over age 9. But what if we are being … [Read more...] about Dairy Proves to Be Scary
Detox Teas Have Hidden Consequences
Art by Christopher Chen You've probably seen pictures of detox teas while scrolling through the Explore Tab on Instagram. Celebrities and Insta-famous people promote them, so you probably think they are safe, healthy and natural. Before and after shots from ordinary people prove that these teas actually do work, further persuading you to try them. All you have to do is drink … [Read more...] about Detox Teas Have Hidden Consequences
An Obsession With Diet and Fitness Can Be Harmful
Art by Peau Porotesano Most know that women worldwide battle eating disorders. Some may know that men can experience eating disorders as well, but since male eating disorders don't seem as prevalent, the conversation surrounding them isn't prevalent either. But in contrast to common belief, approximately 10 million men in the U.S. suffer from eating disorders, according … [Read more...] about An Obsession With Diet and Fitness Can Be Harmful
Paleo Equals Fail-eo
Art by Chris Chen You've probably heard of the Paleo diet, or maybe you've even tried it. Maybe it was your New Year's resolution to go Paleo. It seems like a quick route to weight loss and health. However, the Paleo diet is actually an unhealthy diet based on false presumptions. For those unfamiliar with it, the Paleo diet is based on the supposition that those in the … [Read more...] about Paleo Equals Fail-eo
Develop a Mature Approach to Social Media
Art by Christopher Chen Ever since social media came into existence, there has been an ongoing conversation questioning the genuine nature of it. This conversation was recently highlighted when Essena O’Neill, who had about half a million followers on Instagram, then spoke out against and deleted her social media accounts in November 2015, because she said she believes … [Read more...] about Develop a Mature Approach to Social Media
