According to NPR, the average American eats about 270 pounds of meat per year. Americans have the second highest intake of meat per person per year, just behind the people in Luxemburg. Hamburgers and other meat heavy foods can be notorious for being high in calories and fat. Does this mean you should give up […]
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Is Hummus a Good Diet Food?
Hummus has traditionally been eaten in Middle Eastern cultures for centuries, and recently this dip is becoming more and more popular in other parts of the world. There are variations on how to make hummus, but traditionally it is made by blending chick peas, olive oil, garlic, tahini and olive oil together. These foods on […]
What Foods are Good for Your Teeth and Gums?
What you eat and drink directly affects the health of your teeth and gums. The mouth has first contact with food and influences the acidity of the mouth and how likely bacteria can settle on teeth and gums after eating. We often focus on the quality of food affecting the health of your body and […]
How to Beat the Afternoon Fatigue with Food
Do your eye lids feel heavy after lunch? Is it harder to focus in the afternoon? It’s common to feel the afternoon slump because of your body’s biological circadian rhythm. According to the National Sleep Foundation, most adults feel the highest sleep drive between 2:00-4:00 am and again between 1:00-3:00 pm. Afternoon energy levels can […]
Does Decaf Tea have Caffeine?
Second only to water, tea is the most widely consumed beverage around the world. Tea leaves are rich in flavonoids that are sources of antioxidants, and there are many health benefits associated with drinking tea. People who are sensitive to caffeine opt for decaf tea, but does decaf tea still have caffeine? To start with, […]
Is Alkaline Water Better for You than Plain Water?
Why would alkaline water be better than plain water? Alkalizing food and supplements are popular because they are marketed as lowering acidic levels in the body. There is some concern that having an acidic environment in the body can increase risk for certain diseases and promoting inflammation throughout the body. However, there is not clear […]
These 5 Foods are Better than a Multivitamin
The benefits of eating the recommended serving of fruits and vegetables are numerous: lowered risk for heart disease, stroke, some cancers and beneficial for healthy weight management. Despite most adults recognizing that fruits and vegetables are important for health, only about 13% of adult Americans reach the recommended daily intake for vegetables and about 25% […]
Is Tofu Healthy or Is It Bad for You?
Tofu is made in a similar way cheese is made. Soy milk is curdled, pressed into a square with the liquid being discarded. Tofu is naturally fairly bland and can take the flavor of whatever spices or seasonings it is being cooked with. Tofu has been a staple for centuries in Asian cultures and, and […]
Hemp Seeds Health Benefits and Side Effects
Even though hemp seeds have been used for thousands of years to treat various health conditions, there is not a lot of scientific research on the health benefits of hemp. Hemp seeds, Cannabis sativa L, are in the same family as marijuana. However, the active compounds in marijuana, THC, is in very small amounts in […]
Is Eating Chocolate Everyday Bad for You?
Americans are estimated to spend over $18 billion on chocolate in 2015. While this is a lot of chocolate, Switzerland comes in as the leading chocolate consuming country for 2015; the average person is estimated to consume about 9kg of chocolate throughout the year. Is eating all this chocolate good for you? The source of […]
Is Spicy Food Good for You?
According to a 2013 report on consumer the majority of Americans said they find spicy foods appealing. This has been the first time spicy food appeal has risen above 50%, and the majority of people who are really going after spicy food are the millennials, aged 18-34 years old. Is the growth of spicy food […]
How Much Omega 3 do I Need Daily?
Omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids are considered essential fatty acids. We need these fatty acids for survival, and the body does not make them. Some of the functions of omega 6 include: stimulating skin and hair growth, regulate metabolism and promote inflammation. Omega 3 functions include: brain development, part of cell membranes, cognitive […]
