Think about the foods that most people crave on a daily basis. Things like chips, candy bars, french fries, cookies and pizza. What do these foods have in common? They are “engineered” foods that have been created by the...
There has never been a better time to get out and enjoy America’s vast network of wineries. The health benefits have been the topic of much discussion lately, filling academic health journals with exceptional information associated with drinking wine....
Varicose veins are a common problem affecting both men and women. They are essentially a damaged vein which then forms a visible mass, usually on the backs of the legs. Spider veins are a smaller form of the same...
Breakfast is considered to be the most important meal of the day. However, many school children either eat an unhealthy breakfast filled with processed foods and sugar or do not eat breakfast at all. Children’s brains require essential nutrients...
Admit it, you have at least one bad habit you'd like to overcome. Whether it is picking your fingernails, interrupting others or eating dessert after both lunch and dinner, we all have bad habits we would like to get...
Reducing the risk for cancer is a highly researched and funded topic in America. In 2015, an estimated 1.6 million new diagnoses were expected with an approximate death toll of 589,430 Americans, according to the American Cancer Society’s “Cancer...
In recent years, the diagram that represents the government’s dietary recommendations has changed from the shape of a pyramid to a round plate. However, despite growing evidence that the guidelines are outdated, the committee charged with updating them seems...
Food addiction is a growing global issue as obesity numbers continue to soar among adults and children. However, some may be addicted to more than just food. Thirty-five restaurants in China have been busted and closed for using opium...
You might think of oatmeal as just a lumpy, boring breakfast option when you can’t be bothered cooking eggs but want something a little better than toast. In fact, the usual “quick oats” that most people eat are a...
Although different people crave different foods, some foods are inherently more addictive than others. Unfortunately, most of the foods that leave people hankering for more are highly unhealthy.
It's not much of a secret nowadays that processed foods are specifically...
