The bad effects of having soda is not only due to its high sugar content and high calories. Even diet soda causes many harms to our body. Soda contains some ingredients that have different known and unknown effects. As an example of these weird effects, a new Danish research shows that drinking non-diet soda builds […]
Pistachios are among the most beneficial nuts (Pistachios are high in lutein, beta-carotene, and gamma-tocopherol relative to other nuts). Pistachios have a lot of antioxidants! A study by Penn State University that published last year suggested that a heart-healthy diet (like Mediterranean diets) that includes pistachios contributes to the decrease in the serum oxidized-LDL concentration
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This guide by far is the best guide I’ve ever seen for those who love to cook! You can find useful information from unit conversions to meat cuts, cooking times, storage guide and even freezer storage times. So maybe it’s not a bad idea to print it and hang it on your fridge! For a
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5 Reasons to Drink Green Tea 1. Contains powerful antioxidants 2. Lessens the risk of cancer 3. Increases rate of fat burned 4. reduces stress 5. It tastes GREAT! To learn more about what tea to drink, click here.
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Consuming 1.5 ounces of unseasoned nuts daily as part of a healthy diet may reduce the risk of heart disease. Many varieties improve artery linings and lower LDL cholesterol and are loaded with healthy facts and other beneficial nutrients. Advertisement:
The FDA states that any drink can be called a ‘fruit drink’ as long as it has some fruit juice, even less than 1 percent!
The darker the leaf, the more vitamins it contains. Look for spinach, romaine, arugula, and chicory when building a salad to get the most folate and beta-carotene- an antioxidant that helps rid your body of disease-causing chemicals in addition to protecting your eyes and skin.
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We’ve created this collection of creative and fun sandwiches. I bet kids love them too!
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You are hungry and you’re looking for something to grab to satisfy hunger. Which one should you choose? A banana or a cookie? and why? You can find the answer to this question in this infographic. Also you’d learn more about “The Satiety Index” which is a measure of how full you are after eating
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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
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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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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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!
Walnut raisin rice is an easy-to-prepare, delicious and healthy food that you can have it alone or you can put it as a side dish with other healthy foods. If you’re vegetarian, you can try it with yogurt or salad. If you’re not, you can combine it with kebabs (grilled meat) or you can have
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