Do you have trouble sleeping at night? If so, it may be because of the foods you are eating before bedtime. There are certain foods that can disrupt your sleep cycle and make it difficult to fall asleep or stay asleep. Here, we will discuss the foods you should avoid before bedtime in order to …
Daily Food Choices to Boost Energy
Did you know you can actually avoid the mid-day energy slump just by eating the right foods? Instead of relying on caffeine and sugary-energy drinks to give you a daily boost of energy, switch up your diet to include these healthy foods to give your body long-lasting energy every day! Ditch the caffeinated beverages. Try …
Food Based Blood Thinners (heart healthy)
We all know that blood thinners can help decrease the risk of strokes and heart attacks but, unfortunately, many people are skeptical about using this medicine. Those looking for treatment can look towards their kitchen where certain foods can aid in keeping your blood flowing smoothly. Cayenne Peppers Cayenne peppers aren’t something people casually munch on …
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THESE Foods Reduce Breast Cancer Risk
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and scientists want to encourage women to take care of their health to lower the risk of breast cancer. The most common cancer for women, one in eight women (approximately 13 percent) will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. While it has been known DNA damage and genetic mutations …
Is It OK To Buy Fish From The Grocery Store?
Sometimes there are so many choices at the grocery store that it can be completely overwhelming, especially when it comes to buying fish for your dinner table. For this reason, we’ve put together a little cheat sheet so that you can have these tips in mind and be a more seafood-savvy shopper. What Kind of …
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7 Foods LOADED With Vitamin D
There’s no doubt that vitamin D is one of the most essential nutrients you should be consuming. Also known as calciferol, vitamin D helps with calcium absorption, strengthens teeth and bones, supports our immune system, and can reduce depression. And while humans can produce vitamin D by spending time in the sun and eating a …
Quick Constipation Cures
A lot of circumstances affect your bowel movements, such as your age, health status, eating habits, and gender. A good rule of thumb to follow is that if you are having three or fewer bowel movements per week, it’s a problem. Constipation happens when bowel movements are too infrequent, hard, and difficult to pass. There …
Never Peel THESE Fruits and Veggies
Fruits and vegetables should always be at the top of the list when making healthy choices for what to eat. While eating fruits and veggies is great in and of itself, most people are probably missing out on the most nutritious part: the peels. We all get scared off from the peels, thinking they are …
AVOID These Foods If Macular Degeneration Is A Worry
Everyone knows junk food is bad for our health. But research indicates that certain types of food may actually be linked to an increased risk of macular degeneration. Age-related macular degeneration is the largest cause of blindness and problems with vision in America. If this condition is a concern for you, there are certain types …
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Trans Fat Is The Worst Food You Can Eat
Most doctors across the board agree that trans fat is just about the worst kind of fat you can eat. It is the most commonly agreed upon that large amounts of food with high trans fats, such as french fries, are toxic to the body. Trans fat is especially bad for your heart since it …