When we think of cities, we often imagine concrete and building development; not gardens and farms. Nowhere is the typical image of a big concrete jungle of a city more prominently represented in the minds of many than when you mention Detroit. The city used to be a metropolitan mecca, with nearly two million inhabitants […]
China is home to more than one point three billion people. They eat a lot of food, and have a rich culinary history. But with that many people, not everyone can readily tap into it. Many who grow up in poverty in China learn to practice not only patience when it comes to meals and […]
Bloating can turn a beautiful meal into a horror show. When gas accumulates in the digestive tract, it starts to build up in the intestines and stomach. And it has to be processed, sooner or later, which can interfere with a polite setting. Certain foods are the culprit, and avoiding them can limit the need […]
Studies have been done that demonstrate the effects of eating fatty foods, and how such a diet contributes to chest pains, or angina, particularly such pain directly after a meal. The hypothesis at the outset was that, after meals, the blood flow is redirected to the stomach to aid in digestion, and away from the […]
Over fifteen years ago, Dr. Walter Willett first released his guide to good health and how to eat to achieve and sustain in. Eat, Drink, and Be Healthy: The Harvard Medical School Guide to Healthy Eating took its place among a score of other tomes eager to offer self-help or nutrition advice. Dr. Willett’s took […]
In this article we explore a Australian Ninja Warrior, Katie Williams on a journey to become sober for 2 months as she quits alcohol to see what changes and what affects her. What she found to be the most surprising out of all of this was the fact that during this cut out period of […]
Many people think a good and healthy breakfast is simple and easy to come up with. Cereal or bread, maybe some coffee, and you’re out the door headed to start your day in good shape. Or you might choose a smoothie, fitting in a lot of fruits and vegetables before most people are even out […]
Food should be pleasurable, that first smell of coffee in the morning. We use all 5 of our senses when we eat. Sight: You start to taste your food the minute you see it. Smell: After sight the sense of smell starts. The aroma hits your nose and mouth passing hundreds of […]
A lot of people beat themselves up over what they eat, but there is a way to stop doing that. If you are still obsessing about that cupcake you ate recently, then it is time to get over it and move on with life. There is more knowledge out there about nutrition than ever before […]
Coffee, Healthy. Should those two words even be used in the same sentence? Can they be? Is your morning caffeine addiction bad for you? Well studies show that there are ways to make your coffee mix healthier for you. A common debate is skim verses full fat milk. Which is better, more fat or more […]
