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…
How to bake a chicken so it is perfect, tender and delicious every time. Chicken is an easy meat to cook if you know how to tell it is done. Undercooked chicken is dangerous because chicken meat can carry various bacteria, including salmonella and staphylococcus, which are easily killed at cooking temperatures. Overcooked chicken is…
Great seafood meals start with really fresh seafood. Landing a seafood dinner can be a rewarding adventure if some simple steps are followed. There are many claims made by restaurants and seafood market vendors. Most common, we have “fresh Seafood”. Some may add daily, or add the location of origin, but all will claim to…
Bringing a bag lunch to work can help you eat healthier and save money too. Salads make great packed lunches. If you are trying to cut calories, a great way to do it is to eat more salads. Leafy greens fill you up fast, are packed full of nutrients, and are very low calorie. But…
Get the facts and learn (almost) everything you wanted to know about salmon: wild vs. farmed-raised salmon, how to tell if salmon is fresh, how to store it. Salmon is generally thought to be a heart-healthy food because of the high Omega-3 oils found in the fish. But it can be confusing to buy because…