Tasting Flavor Explosions with Your… Nose?
When it comes to celebrating the flavors of foods, our mouth gets all the credit. But in truth, it's the nose that knows. No matter how much we talk about tasting our favorite flavors, relishing them really depends on a sensory collaboration--mouth and tongue; taste, texture, and feel; and, most important, the slight puffs of exhalation as we chew our...
4 Winter Superfoods to Add to Your Holiday Festivities
Although fewer foods are in season during the winter than in summer, winter boasts some surprising health superstars. Here are 4 of the healthiest winter foods you should be eating: 1. POMEGRANATES Chances are you've tasted pomegranates in their newly popular juice form. And from a heart-health perspective, that's probably a good thing. Pomegranate juice is rich in antioxidants (more so...
The Bone Crushing Truth of Soda
As Rock Hudson demonstrated in the 1952 movie classic "Has Anybody Seen My Gal?" being a real soda jerk takes skill and dedication. Today, if you drink sugary sodas, the (ahem!) jerk's on you - and it can bring you to your knees. Guys who drink five or more sugary soft drinks a week are twice as likely to have...
4 Easy Belly Fat Burning Exercises
Belly fat is the most dangerous type of fat we can accumulate. In a study from the San Diego State University Biomechanics Lab, researchers found that certain exercises are more effective at eliminating belly fat than others. Belly fat is considered the worst kind of belly fat because it is associated to visceral body fat that surrounds and invades critical...
Never-ending Weight Gain: Is Your Sugar Metabolism Out of Whack?
Insulin resistance is a state in which the body cannot use insulin effectively. Insulin is needed to help control the amount of sugar in the body. As a result, blood sugar and fat levels rise. Insulin is then needed to move sugar throughout your body. It helps carry sugar into your cells. When you are eating a lot of sugar...
Naturally Reduce Blood Sugar Levels With Cinnamon
There are many natural treatments that are touted for people who have type 2 diabetes. While many are effective, cinnamon may be one of the best and easiest ways to naturally reduce blood sugar levels. A Little Spice Packs a Punch Cinnamon is a spice that almost everyone has in their spice cabinet. Many of us love sprinkling it in hot...
Study Shows Sleeping Less Makes You Eat 500 More Calories
This past fall, the Canadian Medical Association Journal published a study that suggested that lack of adequate sleep may be a key indicator to why it is difficult for many people to lose and keep off weight. The authors suggest that increased physical activity levels may improve the quality of sleep and provide other health benefits. Move More, Eat Less According...
Walnuts Pack 15 Times More Antioxidants Than Leading Vitamin
According to a study out of University of Scranton in Pennsylvania, out of all the nuts you can eat, walnuts pack the biggest nutritional punch available. In addition to the nutritional benefits, eating just a small amount of walnuts every day can lower your risk for a wide variety of serious health problems. Nutritional Powerhouse Nuts are a recommended source of...
Possible Autism Clue Linked to Prenatal Flu?
In a recent study out of Denmark, researchers found a new clue to unraveling the mystery of autism. Although the study was more explorative than conclusive, it provided one more piece of information when it comes to understanding autism. Researchers found a link between mothers who had flu symptoms while pregnant and giving birth to an autistic child. The Fever...
Are You Among the 25 Percent?
In a recent article in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, it was revealed that less than 25 percent of Americans actively exercise the recommended 30 minutes or more daily...
