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Showing posts with label Food & Nutrition. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Food & Nutrition. Show all posts

Sunday, 14 July 2019

What Is Protein Ice Cream, and Is It Healthy?

Image result for ice creamProtein ice cream has quickly become a favorite among dieters searching for a healthier way to satisfy their sweet tooth.
Compared with traditional ice cream, it contains significantly fewer calories and a higher amount of protein per serving.
However, you may wonder whether the health benefits of this popular product live up to the hype.
This article takes a look at the benefits and downsides of protein ice cream, and provides a simple recipe to start making it at home.

Thursday, 19 July 2018

9 Alkaline Foods That Fight Cancer, Pain, Gout, Diabetes and Heart Disease

9 Alkaline Foods That Fight Cancer, Pain, Gout, Diabetes and Heart Disease

Trying to go alkaline? It’s easier when you know which foods help your body stay get to and stay in an alkaline state. A general rule of

Friday, 19 January 2018

Saturday, 30 September 2017

Should I Add Purple Rice to My Diet?


Image result for purple riceWhat is purple rice?
Beautifully hued and packed with nutrition, purple rice is an ancient heirloom rice with origins in Asia. Its

9 Prickly Pear Recipes

nopalitos con huevosPrickly pear cactus has been a staple in Mexican and Central American cooking for thousands of years. It’s also gaining popularity around the

8 Ways Fennel Can Improve Your Health

8 Ways Fennel Can Improve Your HealthWhat is fennel?

Fennel is a sweet-smelling herb originally from the countries that border the Mediterranean Sea.

9 Health Benefits of Thyme

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health benefits of thymeThyme is an herb from the mint family that you probably recognize from your spice set. But it’s so much more than an after-thought ingredient.

Safflower Oil: A Healthier Cooking Oil


When you overheat cooking oil, it destroys beneficial compounds and creates harmful free radicals. Those free radicals can damage

The Health Benefits of Holy Basil

holy basilNot your basic basil

Holy basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum) isn’t like the sweet basil in your mom’s marinara sauce or the Thai herb you use to flavor a steaming bowl

Chlorophyll: The Cure for Bad Breath?

Can Chlorophyll Cure Bad Breath?What is chlorophyll and is it useful?

Chlorophyll is the chemoprotein that gives plants their green color. Humans get it from leafy green vegetables, such as broccoli, lettuce,

Can I Use Coconut Oil for Skin Care?


coconut oil skin careCoconut oil has been used to fight dry skin for centuries.
It is often recommended to treat chronic dry skin, eczema, and psoriasis. This oil is also used as an

Preserved Food Safety


Image result for Preserved Food SafetyPreserved Foods and Food Safety
Many people use canned and preserved foods as a staple of their diet. Canned foods are easy and convenient. They

Food Recalls

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Every once in a while, headlines will abound concerning foods recalled or deemed unsafe by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In the summer of

Baby Food Safety


Image result for Baby Food SafetyThe Basics of Health Baby Food
There are more choices than ever when it comes to baby food. What you choose to feed your baby

Food Safety During Pregnancy


Image result for Food Safety During Pregnancy Many women, especially first-time mothers, may get conflicting advice about a number of pregnancy-related issues, including what is and isn’t safe to

Fruit and Vegetable Safety


Image result for Fruit and Vegetable SafetyFruit and vegetable safety
Fruits and vegetables are an important part of a well-balanced diet. The United States Department of Agriculture

Meat Safety: Storing and Handling Meat, Poultry, and Fish


Image result for chicken meatMany types of bacteria can grow on animal products, so it’s important to safely handle and store all types of meat. However, the different rules for handling different types

Is Aspartame Poisoning Real?

spoonful of aspartamePopular Concern

Aspartame is a popular sugar substitute found in diet sodas, snacks, yogurts, and other foods. Since its approval by the Food and Drug

GMOs: Pros and Cons

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What are GMOs?

If you’ve eaten anything today, chances are you’ve snacked on GMOs. GMO stands for genetically modified organism. Genetically modified (GM) foods are made from soy, corn, or other crops

Booze Battles: Beer Vs. Wine

There are many pros and cons associated with drinking beer and wine. But can you guess which is the healthier beverage?