We can’t stand in line at the grocery store without seeing the many magazine and tabloid headlines touting the latest miracle diet or superfood. The U.S. diet industry reaps over 40 billion dollars a year and continues to thrive as the North American population loses the battle of the bulge. Interestingly, obesity researchers have clearly […]
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You can easily have nutritious and delicious lunches and dinners waiting for you when you get home (or to take to work). It just takes a little bit of planning! Here are 7 meals that you can make and freeze or refrigerate, without much additional prep needed come mealtime.
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Despite the fact that many foods are marked with “low fat” and “fat free” labels, a large majority of so-called “diet” foods are actually filled with sodium, trans fats, artificial sugars, and in reality, aren’t very good for you. This is why the folks from, Evoke.ie, Ireland’s leading online source for lifestyle, celebrity, and health news; created “The […]
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Capsicum, or red chili peppers, has long been used for both culinary and therapeutic purposes. The herb, taken from the fruit of the Capsaicin plant, is the active compound in peppers that keeps things spicy. Many of the health benefits of capsicum sound somewhat mystical, however that doesn’t stop medical researchers, alternative health practitioners, and […]
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Managing diabetes can be a real challenge. But there are a number of foods that can play a central role in helping diabetes patients keep their condition in check.
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Fasting influences everything from the immune system to mental health to weight loss. This may indicate that our obsession with what we eat has been misplaced. Instead, perhaps our focus should be on when we eat. Here are eight important things to know about fasting.
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