Everyone has heard that they need to limit their intake of refined sugar. It’s just plain bad for you. Now you can find out why. Refined sugar is directly associated with obesity, diabetes, heart conditions, high cholesterol, and many other chronic diseases. The American Diabetic Association and the American Dietetic Association have attributed sugar as…
Health benefits of ginger are numerous. Ginger is a healthy addition to many recipes and ginger can be used to treat many ailments. Ginger is a rhizome or enlarged underground stem that is called a hand of ginger as it grows in a shape of a palm with fingers. They were first native to India…
Considered by many a super food, blueberries are purported to have amazing beneficial properties that may prevent cancer, Alzheimer’s, or improve vision. Blueberries are delicious and juicy, and according to the USDA ,have only about 80 calories per cup. They are not only wonderful as dessert or snack, but also packed with amazing nutrients and…
Have you ever wondered if there are health benefits from being a “part time” vegetarian? Experts say the benefits can be considerable. More and more people are turning to vegetarian diets for a variety of reasons. Whether the reasons are for more energy, to save money and spare animals, or for environmental concerns, they are…
Americans are eating themselves to death. Restricting daily caloric intake is the key to life extension and delays the onset of age related diseases. Today, over 80 million Americans are fighting the battle of the bulge. They eat too much and are overweight, In a sense, the same thing keeping them alive is killing them….
The consumption of caffeine is widespread across the world. Find out why all the caffeine intake can lead to a very unpleasant headache. Caffeine is one of the most widespread addictions in our society. The working-class person usually loves to wake up and have a fresh cup of coffee without even noticing his or her…
A discussion of the health benefits of cheese, including protein, calcium, cancer prevention, improved body functions and lowered blood pressure. Dairy is one of the four basic food groups. The American Food guide suggests several servings of Dairy each day. But sometimes cheese gets a bad rap. It’s true that it can be fattening. However,…
Superbugs or antibiotic resistant bacteria are a frightening endangerment to human health and antibiotic use in animal feed has been linked to the problem. The problem of antibiotic resistant bacteria is one of growing concern around the world. Over-prescription of antibiotics in humans has resulted in new resistant strains. However, use of antibiotics in animal…
An overview of the healthy properties of prunes as well as the often over-looked taste benefits. Prunes have constantly been the subject of health research due to their high content of phytonutrients (healthy chemical compounds like beta-carotene). But yet, prunes are not as popular as most other fruit like apples, oranges, and/or bananas. Prunes are…
Ice cream contains additives, some of which are dangerous chemicals, so ice-cream lovers should reconsider before ingesting this frozen health threat. Most people like ice cream. Some even love it. In fact, my brother has a heaping bowlful every night of the week and has been doing so for years. He enjoys it, but he…