Only 3 grams (half a teaspoon or 2.5 mL) of salt less per day and almost 100,000 lives could be saved. This is comparable to reducing major problems, such as obesity, smoking, and other well-known health issues. If everyone in the USA reduced their salt...
Many of us eat fast food regularly due to its availability and convenience. Even though you know it's not the best thing to be putting in your body, the addicting tastes and affordable prices are enough to keep you coming back for more. However, eating...
Well, if you haven't noticed the weather has been getting a lot colder and that means flu season is just around the bend. Many people expect that this flu season will be significantly worse than previous ones due to Swine flu still being active. No one...
You always hear about the foods that make your skin nasty and greasy, but what about the foods that make you skin nice and clean? Well there are plenty of foods that help your skin look immaculate. I wish I knew about this earlier on. Side...
Have you ever wondered what would happen if everyone in North America stopped eating meat for a whole day? The idea is mind-blowing!! Here is a list of compiled facts that show the effects of nationwide vegetarianism. Think of the resources that we could save! The...
- Eat full and balanced meals If you eat whole and healthy meals, you will have less of an urge to snack on junk foods. The average meal should contain items from each of the four main food groups - Fruits and Vegetables, Grains, Meats...
What does Spinach do for you? Spinach contains vitamins A, C, E, K, B1, B6 and minerals like potassium, calcium, zinc, and so much more Nutritional Benefits of Spinach Vitamin A helps with things like vision, gene transcription, immune function, embryonic development and reproduction, bone metabolism, hematopoiesis, skin...
A lot of people love peanuts, but for an unfortunate few, eating peanuts and other foods that cause food allergies, death could result. An estimated 2% of adults and about 5% of infants and young children in the US suffer from food allergies. Allergic reactions to...
If you are looking for a natural way of helping to control high blood pressure then a great place to start is by modifying your diet. A diet designed to reduce blood pressure should include plenty of fresh, fruits and vegetables as they contain essential...
You've probably got hundreds of recipes in your collection but maybe not all of them are as healthy as you'd like them to be. This is likely a shame as there's a good chance that some of those recipes are amongst your favorites. How do you...
