As almost everyone knows, soda is not a healthy drink and it may cause a lot of health issues, including diabetes and obesity. Even the widely advertised “diet soda” may increase the risk of heart disease and stroke in people who drink it regularly. (For more info check out this link). These are a list […]
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Apple peel contains ursolic acid which can boost muscle tone and may fight against obesity, fatty- liver disease and pre-diabetes. In a just published study in the University of Iowa, researches examined the effects of ursolic acid (a waxy component in the apple peel) on the mice with high-fat diet. Their results showed that although
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Almost 1 in 5 children between the ages of 6-9 in the United States are obese. High sugar intake, fast food, unhealthy snacks, TV ads and poor family control are among the main reason of childhood obesity. Surprisingly, the average American child consumes 32 teaspoons of sugar per day! This is highly above the amount
Indian food is famous around the world for its rich aromatic taste. A harmonic combination of flavorful spices creates a pallet that is unlike any other cuisine. Best of all, many of these spices have been linked to wonderful health benefits. Here we have provided a short list of Indian spices that will not
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Fig tart is a delicious and healthy dessert that you can easily prepare at home. First check out these splendid photos from Mowiliciou.com and then read the recipe. Bon appetite!
You are what you eat. Every 28 days, your skin replaces itself. Your liver, 5 months. Your bones, 10 years. Your body makes these new cells from the food you eat. What you eat literally becomes you. You have a choice in what you’re made of.
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This informative video shows different aspects of fast food industry and the main health concern, which is obesity. We now present you the poster of fast food mafia…
By: Sanjana Umarale Being a vegetarian is all about adopting a lifestyle that positively affects the way you feel. Whether it’s for religious reasons, animal-welfare concerns, or in the spirit of healthy eating, vegetarianism has the power to boost both your health and happiness. In fact, a recent study showed that nearly 23 million Americans
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I’ve recently started experimenting juicing and I’m really amazed by the varieties you can create from combining different juices. Interestingly, each combination has its own unique health benefits that is sometimes a boost of various health benefits of individual components. Try these 3 vitamin boosters for detox, cold and flu, and energy.
Strength is the ability to break a chocolate into four pieces with your bare hands and then eat just one of those pieces.
Hummus is considered as one of the healthiest snacks and foods. In this picture you can see the anatomy of hummus. Also if you’re interested to learn how to make hummus, check out this video:
Here is a helpful sheet that shows the best ways of cooking different veggies:
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[Last Updated: April 14th 2013] 11 reasons why you should drink more green tea: It is an excellent source of antioxidants It burns fat and enables you to exercise longer It prolongs your life It lowers stress bit boosts brain power It reduces high blood pressure It helps to protect your lungs from smoking
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If you want to stay healthy and fit, healthy snacking is a must for you. Often snacks are considered full of calories, but in this picture you’d see 12 healthy snacks with under 100 calories; and they’re healthy too!
Most of us, including three quarters of American adults are vitamin-D deficient, which may cause serious problems. According to National Institute of Health, “vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in very few foods, added to others, and available as a dietary supplement. It is also produced endogenously when ultraviolet rays from
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You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy ice cream. And that’s kind of the same thing!
Almonds Health Benefits Almonds build muscle, reduce cravings, and fight obesity. Almonds are also reducing the risk of heart disease, prevent muscle loss, and lessen wrinkles. They are also helpful in fight against cancer and high blood pressure. You can also call almonds “skinny nuts“: a study published last year in the European Journal of
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If you want to impress your guests in hot summer parties, you can make these simple, yet fun fruity ice cubes. You can enjoy them alone or you can have them in any sparkling wine or cocktail. The good thing about making these fruity ice cubes at home is that you have control over the
