12 Mar, 2025
4 mins read

What’s Really Hiding Inside Your Store-Bought Parmesan Cheese Shaker – Health Digest

Billy F Blume Jr/Shutterstock One of the greatest pleasures when dining at an Italian restaurant is when the server hovers over your hot entree and asks, “Fresh grated Parmesan?” Those little shavings lightly drop on top of your savory pasta as you feel your tastebuds waking up. […]

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What’s Really Hiding Inside A Carton Of Liquid Eggs – Health Digest

udeyismail/Shutterstock Eggs have become a star of the health and wellness world, packing an astounding number of nutrients into relatively small packages. From protein and “good” fat to vitamins and iron, the nutritional stores in eggs are impressive.  But what happens if you’re having trouble finding shelled eggs […]

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What’s Hiding Inside The Unhealthiest Store-Bought Sliced Bread – Health Digest

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Drazen Zigic/Shutterstock Sometimes, all you want is a protein-filled peanut butter sandwich. Or a slice of toast topped with fresh avocado. But one look at the bread aisle can have you wondering, “Are any of these products a […]

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What’s Really Hiding Inside Fatso Natural Peanut Butter – Health Digest

When you’re on the lookout for the healthiest brands of peanut butter you can eat, it’s the ingredient list hiding at the back of the jar that you have to pay attention to. The fewer the ingredients, the better, per many dietitians.  At a glance, the Fatso natural blend contains more than two ingredients, some of which […]

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The Unexpected Ingredient That Might Be Hiding In Your Ibuprofen – Health Digest

In ibuprofen capsules, tablets, or caplets, you may see sucrose listed on the ingredients label (per Drugs.com). Sucrose, which is no different than the sugar you’d find in your pantry, is sometimes used in the making of medications to enhance their taste and make them a little more pleasant to swallow. As Mary Poppins would […]

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Here’s How Much Protein Is Hiding In Your Plate Of Sweet Potatoes – Health Digest

Even though the 3.6 grams of protein in a sweet potato seems kind of low, a medium, baked white potato (173 grams) also has 3.6 grams of protein. You might think eating white potatoes instead of sweet potatoes makes an even swap in terms of protein content, but these potatoes have less in common than […]