Japanese Food Isn’t as Healthy as You Think
Is Japanese cuisine really as healthy as we think? Let’s debunk the myths! Associating Japanese food with a healthier lifestyle is not uncommon at uni. We are spoiled for choice with Japanese food on our university campuses, with foods like tempura and pork katsu being all too common. But do not be fooled by their foreign names! They are as unhealthy as any other deep-fried … Continue reading Japanese Food Isn’t as Healthy as You Think
Veggie Chips – The Double Agents of Deep-Fried Foods
Picture this: it’s a sunny day on campus, you’re having lunch with your friends at this new trendy cafe, and you’re craving something crispy. Something hot and crunchy. Something deep-fried. But, being the health-conscious person that you are, instead of picking the side of hot chips as you’d normally do, you pick the sweet potato chips. Because it’s got sweet potato in the name. Those … Continue reading Veggie Chips – The Double Agents of Deep-Fried Foods
Chicken Nuggets – The Additive You Never Knew: TBHQ
We think we know what we’re getting into when we grab a snack at a fast food chain, but the health risks don’t just stop at obesity. Let’s take chicken nuggets, for instance. They’re a staple of fast food. But what are we actually eating? Containing over 30 ingredients, it comes as no surprise that white meat makes up only a small percentage of each … Continue reading Chicken Nuggets – The Additive You Never Knew: TBHQ
Drum Stick Defiance!
We can’t give you the name of the company we’re about to talk about so we’ve redacted the name… but let it be known, we’re about to expose a certain fast food chain whose claim to fame is none other than fried chicken. According to recent studies by Harvard health experts (who it can’t be denied, know their shit), a SINGLE [REDACTED] burger contains … Continue reading Drum Stick Defiance!
Vive La Frystistance!
Deep-fried foods aren’t all they’re crunched up to be. High in calories, trans fats and a toxic substance called acrylamide, your side of fries may come with a side of heart disease, diabetes, obesity and cancer. But you already knew this, right? I mean, it’s not exactly a secret that deep-fried foods are bad for you. Yet, day in, day out, we feast on hot … Continue reading Vive La Frystistance!
Defy The Fry 