5 Ways Food Bacteria Can Make You Sick
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that one in six Americans get sick from contaminated food every year. In one recent outbreak, Salmonella in raw tuna was said to cause at least 200 people to become ill, and an outbreak of Listeria in cantaloupe sickened as many as 146 in addition to resulting in 30 fatalities. Just by...
Breaking News: Is the FDA FINALLY Getting Wise About Trans Fat?
For years, research has been pointing the finger at trans fatty acids (TFA's) for all sorts of health maladies including heart disease, obesity, diabetes, cancer, aggression and cognitive decline in seniors. With the mounds of evidence that continue to pile up, many are astounded that it took the FDA so long to finally realize the toxic nature of this...
Top Workouts You Can Do at Home
With chilly weather just around the corner, unless you live in a warm climate, it can be difficult to get outside and go for a run, hike, or take part in other regular outdoor workouts. For many people, joining a gym doesn’t fit into a tight budget, but that doesn’t mean you should forget about exercising until the weather...
Fiery Hot Peppers May Reduce Pain and Increase Pleasure
Anyone who has ever popped a habanero pepper into their mouth knows that the experience is one that certainly tests pain tolerance. While the initial burning mouth and watery eyes are unpleasant for many - although some truly enjoy it - spicy peppers may actually help relieve other types of pain, and are also used by some as an...
Studies Show Lack of Sleep Increases Junk Food Cravings
A slew of studies performed in the last few years show a strong connection between insufficient sleep and unhealthy food choices that may lead to obesity. Two recent experiments have used functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) scans to explore how this connection manifests in the brain. A 2013 study performed at UC Berkeley scanned the brains of 23 healthy volunteers,...
Getting Your Mind Right About Weight Loss
In order to truly succeed in your weight loss goals, a mental change must come before a physical one. If you do not have have a mental action plan before you begin, it is very likely that you will quickly regain any weight you manage to lose. The following are four items that should be on your 'mental prep' checklist...
Do You Have Diabetes of the Brain?
Preventable and non-communicable diseases, such as diabetes, account for more deaths worldwide than all other causes of death combined. The idea that Alzheimer's is a type of diabetes is not a particularly new thought - researchers have been tossing the idea around since 2005, and the connection between poor diet and Alzheimer's is becoming quite convincing. Researchers say that new...
Detox Your Liver and Reduce Inflammation with Cumin
Cumin, a key flavor in many Indian, Mexican and Middle Eastern dishes, is one of the most popular household spices around. Besides being a delicious addition to savory and sweet dishes, however, it has a lot of diverse and surprising health benefits. The history of cumin dates back to ancient times. Keeping a bowl of cumin on the dinner...
The Difference Between Junk Food and Superfood Revealed
It is likely that you have heard the term junk food and the term superfood before. However, do you really know what makes a junk food junky or a superfood super? Here are five ways that you can compare junk foods to superfoods to determine which is worth spending money on and ingesting. Nutrient Density Nutrient density basically means how much...
4 Reasons to Have Bone Broth for Breakfast
"Good broth will resurrect the dead" - South American Proverb Sure, we know it may not sound like your average breakfast, but flooding your body with the wholesome goodness of bone broth early is a great way to increase energy, promote healing and boost your metabolism. Bone broth is nothing new; mankind has been surviving on broths made from bone since...
