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Need an Energy Boost? Here’s What to Eat and What to Avoid.
Looking To Cut Back On Sodium? Try These 5 Handy Tips
Most of us end up eating a lot more sodium than we should. Yes, sodium is an essential nutrient and our body does need a little bit of salt every day to function properly. However, too much salt is harmful to the body, as excessive salt consumption is linked to the development of high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke. Reducing sodium in your everyday diet can definitely help keep your blood pressure stable.
8 Tell-Tale Signs That You're Drinking Too Much Water...
We are constantly reminded that drinking enough water is vital for our bodies to function properly. And this true – unless you drink too much of it. Though most of us worry about getting dehydrated, overhydration is just as dangerous. Drinking too much water can result in water intoxication, also known as hyponatremia, which causes the inside of cells to flood due to abnormally low sodium levels in your blood.
These Food Cravings Could Indicate Health Problems
We’ve all experienced a sudden food craving - that moment when all you need is a slice of pizza (or a burger or chocolate), and nothing else will do. Food cravings are very common, but why do we experience them and what do they mean? Unfortunately, we usually don’t crave things like kale or apples, but rather foods that are rich in fats, carbs, and sugar.
This Underrated Food Is Great For Your Heart & Weight Loss
Even though bulgur is a staple grain in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines, consumers who live outside of these geographical regions are often unfamiliar with this grain and how to use it. This is a real shame because bulgur is not only a super nutritious grain, but it is also much easier to prepare than other grains, such as rice and oatmeal. Bulgur is a low-glycemic whole food that can become a useful staple in your kitchen.
Never Buy These 10 Items From a Health Food Store...
Health food stores can be found everywhere. They’re a convenient place to shop for organic and healthy products. However, just because you’re shopping at a health food store doesn’t mean that everything you pick up is totally safe and good for you. There could be many products in such stores labeled as “natural” and “organic,” but in reality, they can be hazardous to your health. Below are the top 10 harmful things that you’re buying from health food stores:
8 Foods Not Worth Saving As Leftovers For Health Reasons
If you’re not a fan of leftovers, you may be onto something. Some reheated foods just don’t taste the same, but food safety and a reduced nutritional value are both far bigger concerns associated with reheated foods. Some foods lose their nutritional value when you reheat them for the second and third time. Other foods can harbor dangerous microorganisms if you’re not careful about reheating them correctly. We discuss 8 leftover foods you probably shouldn’t reheat multiple times below.
Nutritionists Approve of These 10 Healthy Processed Foods
Full-Fat Yogurt Versus Low-Fat Yogurt: Which Is Healthier?
For decades, we have been told that full-fat dairy increases our risk of cardiovascular disease. So we chose the low-fat variety that’s lower in calories and fats, hoping that sacrificing the rich taste of whole-milk dairy would pay off in the long run. The taste difference is especially noticeable in foods we eat alone, particularly yogurt, which is why consumers and researchers alike started doubting the recommendation to ditch full-fat yogurt.
8 Herbs That Will Help You Cool Down This Summer
A sweltering hot day may have you longing for ice cream or a cold drink, but we’re here to tell you that there is a more effective and healthy way to beat the summer heat from the inside out - cooling herbs. Many medicinal herbs are known for their cooling properties. According to herbalist Benjamin Zappin, cooling herbs may fall into one or both of the following categories: refrigerants and diaphoretics. Refrigerants work by cooling the tissues, thus lowering your body’s temperature.