Could a little color change your life?
Tweet Cancer is a growing issue around the world. Although there has been a 20% decline in cancer death from 1991 to 2010, (as reported by the American Cancer Society) there still much more to be learned about disease. But what if there was something we could do now to help our chances of fighting back this complex and deadly disease? New research provided by Jairam K.P. Vanamala (associate professor of food sciences, Penn State and...
Is coffee hurting your ticker?
Tweet Caffeine, the worlds most widely used legal drug. Most of us ingest it to keep us awake through energy drinks or cups of coffee. But could that cup of Joe be doing more harm then good? Everyday coffee is becoming more and more accessible and it seems like younger and younger people are becoming used to consuming it on a regular basis. But new research suggests drinking the beverage could increase the risk of cardiovascular...
Tahini: A sauce worth trying
Tweet Have you ever walked in to a local restaurant that served Middle Eastern Cuisine? Were you introduced to an array of dips and sauces unsure of what they are or might taste like? Among those is a wonderful dip named Tahini that might offer more then just its great taste as a reason to why its worth trying. Tahini is a butter made from sesame seeds that are hulled, ground, and toasted. It is commonly used in North African, Greek,...
Distracted eating might be effecting your waistline
Tweet With obesity becoming a growing health problem in the United States, everyone is looking to get healthy through fitness and dieting but could your busy schedule be hindering the wanted results? Nowadays, we’re always on the run. Whether it be on our way to work, home, or school we’re usually busy doing something. Because we need to fuel our bodies, we often try to squeeze food into our busy schedules but we...
Could a glass of water help your diet?
Tweet Everyone is aware that obesity is a growing health problem in the United States. Many people are becoming obsessed with “get skinny quick” diet trends and revamping their entire lifestyle to lose weight and reach their body goals. But could a key to weight loss be something as easy as incorporating a little extra water before meals? A new study published in the health journal “Obesity” was tested by...
5 Home Remedies for Heart Burn in Early Pregnancy
Tweet It is important to note that indigestion, acid reflux, and heartburn are part and parcel of pregnancy. These symptoms will most likely worsen your pregnancy sickness in early pregnancy. Hormonal progesterone is the cause of heartburn and indigestion during late pregnancy—this is because the valve atop your stomach is relaxed. As a result, some stomach acid and digested food move upward and into the esophagus. There are some...
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