Breaking News: Fireball Whiskey Under Fire for Antifreeze Chemical and 10 more Drinks to Stay Away From
While drinking alcohol in moderation has been found to have some noteworthy health benefits, one has to be very careful about what type to choose. Many types of beer, wine and spirits contain potentially dangerous additives which may negate the benefits of your drink. The liquor in the news right now is Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey. Fireball supplies in Finland, Norway...
Start-Up Company Creating New Sprays That Could Be a Game Changer for Pesticide-Free Farming
Scientists at a start-up company known as Apeel Sciences have figured out a way to double the lifespan of fruits and vegetables as well as cut flowers - without using chemicals or genetic engineering. Some say it could be a game changer for pesticide-free farming. This is a significant breakthrough, as NPR blogger Nathan Siegel writes, around the globe, roughly...
Flaws in Traditional Blood Glucose Testing You Need to Know About
While managing blood sugar levels is important for preventing serious health issues, including everything from hypoglycemia to diabetes, unfortunately there are some flaws in traditional blood glucose testing that may skew the results. A recent report by Precision Nutrition reveals that estimating blood sugar levels can be more challenging than you may have realized, partially due to frequently changing levels...
The Top 10 Nastiest Food Additives
We've said it before and we'll say it again: processed foods are absolutely terrible for your health. Not only are they manufactured in such a way - usually at extremely high temperatures - that the original nutrients in the food are largely zapped, they also contain an array of unsavory additives. While there are hundreds of preservatives, emulsifiers and other...
5 Fat Busting Crock Pots Dinners
These crock pot dinners are not only delicious, they're filled with nutritious ingredients that can help support weight loss, and help you shed unwanted fat. Keep in mind that using organic ingredients whenever possible will allow you to avoid getting a dose of toxic compounds which can lead to weight gain and a host of other health issues. Veggie-Filled Beef...
8 Tips for Avoiding Dangerous Trans Fats
Trans fats are created in an industrial process that adds hydrogen to liquid vegetable oils to make them more solid. Manufacturers use them because they're cheap, simple to produce and last a long time. Many restaurants use them to deep-fry foods, as oils with trans fats can be used many times in a commercial fryer. While some meat and...
What are Essential Fatty Acids?
Essential fatty acids are just as they sound - fats that are necessary for the human body. Although many people still associate the word "fat" with poor health, essential fatty acids are a must for survival. Without them, serious damage can result in a number of systems within the body. They're particularly important for the growth and development of infants...
Use Honey to Fix Damaged Hair: Here’s How
Honey not only tastes good, it has many uses, including helping you to have healthier hair. It's a natural humectant, which simply means that it helps in the retention of moisture, as well as an emollient, meaning that it can soften and soothe, which makes it an excellent natural conditioner and moisturizer. As honey is rich in vitamins and...
Are You Eating a Happy Breakfast?
Eating breakfast is important for starting your day off right, but what you're consuming during that morning meal can make the difference between enjoying a happiness-filled day or one that makes you feel miserable. While stopping in at the Golden Arches for a quick breakfast probably won't make you suicidal, feeding your body junk doesn't do much for your mood....
Tips for a Healthier Happy Hour
Indulging in drink after drink is never a good idea for your health or your waistline, but there are ways to indulge in moderation and have a little fun without the guilt. Alternate cocktails with water. Most of us don't drink enough water, and alcohol significantly contributes to dehydration. If you plan to stay awhile, sip slowly and alternate drinks...
