While the weather has been wreaking havoc on our immune systems, we can take an extra step to keep ourselves strong and healthy by eating smartly this summer. Below details a few of the best and worst foods to eat this summer. Let’s start with the Worst foods first… Worst Foods: 1) Ice Cream sandwich: […]
What IS a calorie? It is the amount of energy required to raise about two pounds of water by one degree Celsius. The human body needs calories to survive, for without energy our cells would die, and our vital organs would stop. If we consume just the number of calories our body […]
While the weather has been wreaking havoc on our immune systems, we can take an extra step to keep ourselves strong and healthy by eating smartly this summer. Below details a few of the best and worst foods to eat this summer. Let’s start with the Worst foods first… Worst Foods: 1) Ice Cream sandwich: […]
(reference: eating well.com) Pomegranates: are rich antioxidants, and just a cup of pomegranate juice daily might help to keep free radicals from oxidizing “bad” LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol, according to a preliminary study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Oxidized LDL contributes to plaque buildup in the arteries. Another study showed that drinking pomegranate juice might improve blood […]
Maize (from Spanish: maíz after Taíno mahiz), also known as corn, is a large grain plant first domesticated by indigenous peoples in Mexico about 10,000 years ago. The six major types of corn are dent corn, flint corn, pod corn, popcorn, flour corn, and sweet corn. The leafy stalk of the plant produces separate ears, which are fruits, yielding kernels (often erroneously called seeds). Maize kernels are often used in cooking as a starch. […]
With the holidays around the corner, some individuals may feel less than festive. And the sweet, delectable treats that are commonly associated with many end of year holidays lack significant nutrients that help to combat depression and improve mood. Depression is a mental illness that is characterized by negative thoughts and behaviors. Mental illness is a […]
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