Food & Drinks

If you’re like most people you enjoy the great flavor of cheese, whether it’s melted on a sandwich or grated onto a fresh salad. Cheese is a good source of calcium and protein, but, unfortunately, it’s a little too high in calories and fat for most people’s taste. But if you can’t resist the taste of cheese, which one should …

When you were a child, did you look at your dessert longingly – and wish you could eat it before eating your broccoli and spinach? Of course, your mom was adamantly against eating dessert first. In this case, mom may have been wrong. According to an article published in Woman’s Day, there are some good reasons to eat dessert first …

Brown rice is less processed than white rice – so it has more nutrients and fiber. Because white rice is stripped of its vitamins, it’s often fortified – a process which adds back some of the lost vitamins and minerals. Because of its higher fiber content, brown rice wins out over white rice in terms of health. Now, there may …

Can eating more broccoli help to prevent osteoarthritis? A new study shows some new benefits of eating broccoli – and the positive effects it could have on joint health. Could it be another reason to enjoy more of this crunchy, cruciferous vegetable? What is Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis is a progressive disease that causes inflammation and gradual destruction of joint cartilage. It …

When given the choice between ice cream and frozen yogurt, many health conscious people choose the frozen yogurt, believing it to be the healthier alternative Is frozen yogurt healthy or is it mostly hype? Is frozen yogurt healthy when compared to ice cream? If offered the choice between ice cream and frozen yogurt, in most cases, yogurt will be the …

Most people don’t get enough vitamin D. The best source of this calcium-boosting vitamin that builds strong bones and prevents disease is sunlight. When bare skin is exposed to sunlight, vitamin D precursors on the skin are converted to active vitamin D. But not everyone gets enough exposure to the sun, especially during the winter. That’s why getting vitamin D …

If you don’t smoke, drink alcohol in moderation, and are careful with your use of chemicals around the home, you may think that you have reduced your risk for developing cancer significantly. However, what you may not realize is that some of the foods you eat daily are carcinogenic. That meal you had at lunch, the snack you’re planning to …

Whether you have diabetes or you are aiming to lose weight, controlling your blood sugar levels is essential. Good blood glucose control in diabetes is important, as avoiding raised blood sugars helps to prevent the long-term complications associated with diabetes, including sight loss, nerve damage and kidney failure. Meanwhile, when following a diet for weight loss, optimal blood sugar control …

When it comes to weight loss, juices and smoothies are all the rage nowadays. Although they are both essentially just fruits and vegetables in liquid form, they are fundamentally different in the way that they are prepared and have very different benefits. Let’s look at the differences between juicing and blending, and see which one is better for your weight …

As allergy season approaches, people start reaching for their trusty box of tissues – and their antihistamines. Unfortunately, some antihistamines you buy at the drugstore make you feel groggy and give you a dry mouth. What if you could get allergy relief by sipping tea? Not just any tea – rooibos tea, the red tea native to Africa. Some people …