Nutritious Delicious Apricots
Apricots are not only delicious but nutritionally sound. Although dried and canned Apricots are available year-round, fresh Apricots with a plentiful supply of vitamin C, are in season from May through August. Apricots are regarded as a nutritious and tonic food and enjoy world wide popularity.
What Everyone Should Know About The Protein Diet.
Low-carb diets have been all the rage for awile, but now high-protein diets are bursting onto the scene as the latest buzz in weight control. The latest research has indicated that the protein diet may be able to satisfy hunger better than either fats or carbohydrates.
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Does Yogurt’s Live Bacteria Lead To Longer Life?
For years now, we have long been searching for foods which will serve as the ‘fountain of youth’ and help prevent the signs of aging from showing up. If there is one food that comes close to bagging this title, it is the healthy, deliciously light snack that we have all come to love: yogurt.
In other countries where yogurt and other dairy products which are fermented serve as their staple food, the people live longer lives as compared to those who do not consume as much yogurt. This is due to the fact that yogurt contains live bacteria and microorganisms which provides a host of health benefits like helping boost your immune system and keeping a good balance between the good and bad cholesterol.
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Good-Food-for-the-Heart Series: Chocolate
This is the culmination of our Good-Food-for-the-Heart series, where for the past week we have featured foods which are beneficial to the heart’s health.
To honor the occasion, let’s talk about one of the most popular – and addictive – food during February 14: chocolates. Specifically, we will tackle the health benefits of dark chocolate.
Can You Prevent Arteriosclerosis With Over The Counter Treatment
Arteriosclerosis is a disease that affects the arterial blood vessel. Arteriosclerosis may be one of the most easily preventable diseases of modern times in the 40 to 70 age group.
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Is A High Protein 1500 Calorie Diet For You
As with all diet plans, be careful to not to starve yourself or to eat too few calories. Losing weight by starving yourself does not work. Your body holds onto every calorie.
Nutrition Facts to Fight the Effects of Winter Weather
The snow keeps piling up out there, and the cold is sneaking in the windows. It seems as if all I want to do is snuggle under my blankets, read a book, and eat comfort foods. Warm, sweet chocolate cake, mashed potatoes with hot melting butter, I have cravings for foods that my body thinks will make me feel better, even though my mind knows these types of foods aren’t good for me.
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The Tropical Goodness Of Pineapples
Pineapple is one of those tropical fruits which tastes great no matter which way you eat them: fresh, frozen, canned or juiced. Its semi-sweet, tart flavor is always a refreshing treat, especially during one of those scorching days in summer.
Can Barley Help Prevent Heart Disease
According to American Heart Association, at least 13 million Americans are diagnosed with heart disease. Each year, nearly half a million loose their lives to heart disease. Coronary heart disease is a global killer that can restrict blood flow and lead to chest pain and heart attacks. That is why people are advised to keep these cholesterol levels as low as possible.
Good-Food-for-the-Heart Series: Tomatoes
Whether you like the juicy, small and green ones or the big, plump red ones, both variants of tomatoes will still give you a host of health benefits. This is our fourth installment in our Good-Food-for-the-Heart series where we are featuring foods which are good for the heart.