Likening a sugar addiction to a drug habit might seem like an overreaction on the surface, but it might not be exaggerated. Surely, at some point in time, you might have found yourself really craving a chocolate bar, a slice of cake or a can of a soda pop, even when you’re not hungry. […]
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Pharmaceutical Crimes & Saying No to Processed Meat
Today we talk about the rise in Pharmaceutical related crimes and more reasons as to why you should cut processed meat out of your diet.
What’s Not to Like?
21 year old son of Cleveland Cavilers owner, brings laughter while promoting tumor awareness. He suffers from Neurofibromatosis, which causes mostly benign tumors on the nerves, brain, and spinal cord. Also the Ambassador of the Children’s Tumor Foundation, he hopes to raise more money for research to fight tumors in children.
5 Genetically Modified Foods You Should Be Aware Of
5 Foods You Didn’t Know Are Genetically Modified With all of the controversy surrounding genetically engineered foods, many people are actively seeking unaltered foods and avoiding modified. What some don’t realize, however, is that unlike places such as Europe and Japan, the United States doesn’t require food manufacturing companies to disclose if their food is […]
Curbing Seasonal Depression Naturally
Curbing Seasonal Depression…naturally! We’ve all heard the hype about the benefits of green tea. But why is green tea so good for us? It is not only good for us but has been proven to be vital for a plethora of physical and mental ailments and conditions. The question that lingers is…“but why and how?” Well, […]
Can Chocolate Promote Heart Health?
A big new study is being launched by Mars Inc., and the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. The purpose of the study is to see if pills containing the nutrients in dark chocolate can help with heart health; specifically in the prevention of heart attacks and strokes. For countless centuries, cocoa has been used […]
Fried Chicken is Healthy?
Are you a fan of guilty pleasures like red meat, chicken, cheese, and dairy products? Many of us crave these high-fat foods, but still try to limit our consumption due to the assumption that foods high in saturated fat are bad for our health. The U.S. Dietary Guidelines even tell Americans to eat small amounts […]
The Health Benefits of Coconut Oil
Most everyone loves the fresh smell and tropical taste of coconut. In fact, the very scent can take you miles away and conjure up images of a tropical paradise, and pina coladas by the beach. However, did you know that coconut oil has been used as a medicinal treatment for thousands of years? Coconut oil […]
The Amazing Health Benefits of Ripe Bananas
Did you know that super ripe bananas hold amazing health benefits? That’s right, those dark spotted bananas that you’ve been throwing away are actually really good for you. As it turns out, Japanese researchers have found that ripe bananas with dark spots actually produce a substance known as “Tumor Necrosis Factor”. TNF can fight abnormal […]
Acidic Foods Can Help Control Blood Glucose
Do you suffer from diabetes, or high blood sugar? Do you have family members with diabetes, and fear that you may also be predisposed to the disease? Luckily, there are natural methods to combat high blood glucose levels, and in this article we’ll explore a few of these methods including vinegar, lacto-fermentation, yogurt, kefir, and […]