Taco Bell Sheds Light on Ingredients in Signature Recipe: Do You Really Want to Know?
Responding to the growing public demand for ingredient transparency, Taco Bell has posted a breakdown of the ingredients in its seasoned beef mixture on its website. While it's a positive note that the franchise is willing to be open about its ingredients, the list just serves as a reminder of exactly why to stay far, far away. The beef mixture is...
Want a Flat Belly? Start with Healthy Fats!
Millions of people across America (not to mention worldwide) struggle with stubborn abdominal fat, which can be difficult to shed even when a healthy lifestyle is adopted. Not only is abdominal fat, also called visceral fat or 'belly fat,' unsightly, it can can lead to an increased risk of a number of health conditions. Some of the risks associated...
Natural Ways to Combat Change of Life Symptoms
Many women turn to hormone therapy (HT) to battle the frustrating symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes, insomnia and irritability. HT is said to be the most highly effective treatment for hot flashes, but unfortunately it also comes with side effects and an increased risk of serious complications. One study found that an increased risk for heart disease and stroke develops...
Foods that May Bash a Good Mood
While eating at McDonald’s or other fast food joints every once in a while probably won’t make you jump off the Brooklyn Bridge, consuming lots of “Unhappy” meals and other junk foods could very well be dampening your mood and making you feel miserable. Foods that are void of essential nutrients, minerals and healthy fats are typically packed with...
Top 3 Blood Pressure Reducing Foods
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a serious health issue that affects an estimated 1 in 3 Americans. Over time, this causes blood vessel damage that can lead to stroke, heart disease, kidney disease and other health problems. It’s sometimes referred to as a silent killer because hypertension itself doesn’t produce any symptoms. If you don’t get your blood...
Are Your Thoughts Hurting Your Health?
Your thoughts are quite powerful, with the ability to affect your health and well-being for better or worse. Just as the power of positive thinking can be used to improve health, fitness and even overall happiness, negative thoughts, and even some subconscious ensuing actions, are linked to all types of health problems. The most important thing to do is to...
The Tiny Caper Packs A Mighty Nutritional Punch
The tiny green bulbs that add just a touch of tang to many a Mediterranean dish are actually the unripened flower bud of the Capparis Spinosa plant and are sometimes referred to as Flinders Rose. While small in stature, capers pack a potent punch, both in terms of flavor and health benefits. Capers are most often used as a...
The Health Benefits of Puzzle Building
Children are often introduced to their first jigsaw puzzles at an early age. The first of these consist of a few large pieces, and slowly evolve with the child to include more advanced pictures and shapes with smaller and more complex piece-sizes. For centuries, jigsaw puzzles were a means of entertainment for children and adults alike. However, thanks to the...
What Motivates You to Choose Organic?
There are so many reasons to go organic: for your own health, the health of your family and the health of the environment. As more and more people are seeing the benefits of buying organic, companies that specialize in organic products are seeing significant increases in business. Researchers at the Washington State University (WSU) College of Business recently released...
The Powerful Benefits of Eggshell Membranes
An egg is known to be a nutritional powerhouse, packed with protein, vitamins and minerals in both its yolk and white, but the membrane that surrounds a developing embryo may possess even more amazing qualities that can benefit health and well-being. The membrane is the thin layer between the egg white and the shell that was designed by nature...
