Navigating the maze of health products can be frustrating
Notice: Undefined variable: article_ad_placement3 in /usr/web/cs-washington.ogdennews.com/wp-content/themes/News_Core_2023_WashCluster/single.php on line 128
Frustrated with the lack of concise and easy-to-access information about health products, healthy living advocates Amy Ziff and Adrienne Peres founded veritey.com, a website dedicated to helping simplify the decision-making process. Here are some things to take into consideration, courtesy of Ziff and Peres:
So-called energy bars may provide a quick boost, but this is often because they contain excess sugars or other ingredients that your body doesn’t need. Many energy bars are still packed with processed ingredients, additives and preservatives along with added sugars.
To make the wisest decision, choose products that don’t sacrifice nutrition for on-the-go convenience. Look for bars that contain at least 4 grams of protein and raw, plant-derived ingredients, as well as high fiber. Fiber is important because it aids digestion, helps to keep you full and curbs appetite.
To avoid letting the bottle possibly contaminate your water, choose one made with safe, reusable material, and say goodbye to BPA, plastics, PVC, phthalates and lead. Best: Look for a permanent water bottle expressly designed to be used, cleaned and refilled. The money you save by not buying disposable plastic bottles will pay for a healthier and higher-quality bottle, and will leave less to end up in landfills. Experts recommend stainless steel, aluminum or glass bottles. Look for BPA-free, phthalate-free and VOC-free products.
It seems impossible to find the perfect deodorant that works hard without including aluminum, but it’s worth re-applying over adding chemicals under scrutiny directly onto your sweat glands. Sweaty and stinky are not words we like, but choose deodorants wisely. Look for mineral zinc as an active ingredient to absorb odor.
Remember what we put on our bodies goes into our bodies, so choose sun protection wisely. In today’s health-conscious world, there’s no need to use sunscreen that contains chemicals and nano particles. Choose lightweight moisturizers that are noncomedogenic and include organic ingredients such as aloe, beeswax and cocoa butter to sooth, and the active zinc oxide for protection.