Bone broth has been used for centuries as a comforting, nourishing drink. Bone broth was often served in French inns as a dish to give to travelers stopping at inns. Recently bone broth has become one of the latest super foods gaining popularity. In fact, most restaurants that serve bone broth in the U.S.A can’t […]
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7 Benefits of Spirulina for Health
Spirulina is a really just a fancy name for blue green algae that grows in salt water. Spirulina is most often sold as a supplement, but it is also used as a food additive to add color to candies and packaged food. While spirulina does have some health benefits, caution needs to be used when […]
Are There Any Benefits From Drinking Baking Soda with Water?
Sodium bicarbonate, known as baking soda, is a common household product used for cleaning, baking and getting rid of bad odors. However, mixing baking soda with water could also be used for various health conditions. Though drinking baking soda with water could have some benefits, there are some serious precautions to take before trying this. […]
Everything you need to know about artificial sweeteners
Artificial sweeteners are a very controversial subject. On one hand clinical trials endorse artificial sweeteners and state that they play a positive role in weight loss and are not harmful. Other studies show strong links that artificial sweeteners increase the risk of cancer, heart diseases, diabetes and gut-alterations. Everyone you ask will have an opinion. […]
What are the Health Benefits of Grapes?
Grapes are full of valuable nutrients including fiber, potassium, iron and various antioxidants. The antioxidant resveratrol is found in the skin of red grapes and associated with heart health and may offer protection against other chronic diseases. A cup of grapes provides about 100 calories, 1.5 grams of fiber and is a source of vitamin […]
The Very Best Carbs for Weight Loss
Carbohydrates can be portrayed as the bad guy during weight loss. Carbohydrates are digested fairly easily and raise blood glucose levels once digested. When this happens, insulin is released. Insulin brings the blood glucose into body cells so they can use it for energy or store for use later. Insulin also promotes fat storage. Therefore, […]
Why is Diet Soda Bad for You?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) from 2010, about one fifth of the population drinks diet soda per day. Compared to data from 1999-2000, people are drinking more diet soda. The concerns for having a diet high in added sugar are numerous including increasing risk for type 2 diabetes and obesity. […]
Can Sweet Potatoes Help You Lose Weight?
Sweet potatoes have long been considered a super food by many. It is naturally low in fat, high in fiber and full of many different nutrients. Can sweet potatoes help you lose weight? While there is no one magic food that can shed pounds, eating sweet potatoes as part of a healthy, balanced diet may […]
Why is Protein Important for Weight Loss
Higher protein diets have become very popular for weight loss and weight maintenance. Why is protein important for weight loss? Protein tends to make us feel full the longest compared to fats and carbohydrates. Proteins are large molecules that take a long time to digest. They also take some extra energy for digestion and absorption. […]
Top Health Benefits of Kale – Is it really a super food?
Kale has recently gained fame and popularity as a super food, but kale has been eaten for centuries for its health benefits. One of the benefits of kale is that you can eat kale in a variety of ways: add it in soups, stir-fries, casseroles, sauces, salads, smoothies and even baked as chips. Especially if […]
Can I Drink Coffee on a Diet?
More and more research is concluding that drinking a few cups of coffee every day may not be harmful to health and in fact it may be advantageous. Coffee has caffeine, but it is also full of antioxidants. Without any added cream or sugar, coffee has only a few calories. Therefore, drinking black coffee will […]
5 Surprising Benefits of Carrot Juice
Carrots are a rich source of vitamin A, phytochemicals, vitamin C and fiber. A cup of carrot juice provides about 100 calories and can also contain heart healthy soluble fiber. There are many benefits to having a diet rich in different colored fruits and vegetables, and the deep color orange from carrots has many health […]
