Nutrition

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What Do the Longest Living People Eat?

Medical dietary advice consistently suggests selecting foods that are nutrient rich but calorie poor. That can be difficult with modern food manufacturers eternally seeking to load fats and sugars into their offerings to increase taste and satisfaction. Many people who go on a healthy eating regime turn to vegetables. And there is medical research to […]

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What To Know Before You Go Vegetarian Or Vegan

Vegetarian diets have been praised recently as the pinnacle of health. They offer many benefits to those who abide by their rules, but they are not for everyone. Vegetarian does not necessarily equal healthier, and each body is different and requires different things. There are important factors to consider when deciding which diet is correct […]

A Forgotten Ancient Grain That Could Help Africa Prosper | Pierre Thiam

Pierre Thiam is a New York City chef born in Senegal. While spending his time in the city, he came to realize that there are no African restaurants. This realization made him think back to Senegal, return home to explore the foods and area, and find out what was going on. Senegal happens to have […]

‘I Gave Up Sugar For A Month And Here’s What Happened’

There are a ton of diets out there: no dairy, no gluten, no carbs, no sugar, no fat…. This dietician wanted to eliminate all added in sugar, not the sugar naturally found in fruits, vegetables, grains or dairy.   She went into this thinking it would be easy since she generally is a salt craver […]

Why All the GMO Fuss?

Carcinogenic In 2015, the International Agency for Research on Cancer  classified Glyphosate as a category 2a. This means that they found through testing that Glyphosate is ‘probably carcinogenic to humans’ with strong evidence to support it. However, the findings are not conclusive.   Glyphosate in Food More studies are coming to light about the levels […]

Recipes for my Favourite Chicken Salads!

Chicken is a food that can be prepared in enjoyed in 1000’s of ways . Chicken salads can range from lettuce and cheese to a wild mixture of fruits and veggies to make an unbelievable dish you won’t soon forget. Here are two wonderful styles of chicken salad one hot and one cold. The base […]

5 Ways To Beat The Heat And Fuel Up Your Fitness Routines

For Body-Armor-Line-Up-New-Packaging of you who love exercising outside, you should now that dehydration is the number one problem you are likely to face (especially in this hot weather). Drinking only water may not be enough. You’ll get a good pick-me-up with the right amount of salt you need whenever you’re active. The best thing about […]

The Secret Risks of Alcohol Consumption

Written by Amy Chang Since the beginning of time, alcohol consumption has been a part of our social human culture. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), half the global population drinks alcohol. Most adult drinkers enjoy alcohol in moderation, with 10-15% being more chronic, heavy drinkers who are at risk of dangerous health implications. […]

Are You Dieting Yourself Fat?

The most popular message we all get about weight loss from just about every source of information is that the way to lose weight is to diet. But what if this was not really the case? In fact, our bodies require calories to function. And if we provide fewer calories than it needs, the body […]

Cinnamon: A Super Spice

Cinnamon is one of the world’s oldest used spices having been utilized in culinary traditions of both the East and the West. Chances are you have cinnamon in your kitchen right now. You probably know about the warm and comforting taste, but you might not know about all of the health benefits that this versatile […]