It’s been long touted that red meat consumption may cause cardiovascular diseases and even increase the risk of developing cancers. A recent study brings a sigh of relief from all the steak-lovers out there. Red meat is good for you after all. (With a caveat: this new claim backed by science only stands for unprocessed […]
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There is such an unexpected variety in the world of potatoes. Thousands of cultivars belong to Solanum tuberosum, the main species, belonging to a family of 7 or 8 other potato species, and the one that conquered the entire world. Virtually everyone on the planet eats varieties of tuberosum. But how much do you know
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A world without pickled foods would be a world hard to imagine! Can you even picture that? They boost the taste of our plates and enrich our culinary exploits, our health can truly benefit from them, and the fact that almost anything can be pickled reveals a picture of an incredible variety. Still not convinced?
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What are these dreaded “forever chemicals” and why are they building up in our bodies causing cancers, diabetes, hormonal changes, and scores of other health and developmental issues? You won’t like what you’re about to read. A class of chemical compounds called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are slowly piling up all around us and
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Eating at least two serves of fruit daily appears to lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 36%, according to a new study authored by researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) in Australia. The study measured that eating at least two serves of whole fruits per day, but not fruit juice, increases insulin
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It is believed that people are wasting around 40% of all the food they buy. If you think you are part of this statistic as well, and a lot of meat or fresh produce ends up in your trash, maybe it’s time to make a change. Investing in some food waste solutions will help you
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Trying to lose belly fat by intermittent fasting? We might have some bad news for you. What type of intermittent fasting have you adopted?
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A scientific journal has finally published a comprehensive list of foods to eat for a long and healthy life. We’re talking about the Journal of the American College of Cardiology that presented in its November issue the Ideal Dietary Patterns and Foods to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease: Beware of Their Anti-Inflammatory Potential. The paper is largely a
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Are you ready to spice up your life more? We think you should because there are a lot of health benefits for adding a bit of hotness in your dishes, or trying a few more out-of-the-box things! Here’s what eating spicy food does for your body, the pros, and cons of it all!  Spicy food
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A trio of researchers from the Univerity of Oxford, UK, published a metastudy indicating that honey should be the treatment of choice for mild respiratory upper tract infections instead of other usual care treatments, including antibiotics. The aim of the metastudy was to find ways of curbing antibiotic resistance determined by over-prescription in upper respiratory
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…keeps the doctor away. And does this in the most delicious ways. But perhaps you already knew that. Whether you gladly grab a raw dessert apple from time to time, gorge on finger-licking apple pies, or just seep from a glass full of hard cider, we think it’s time to test and enrich your knowledge
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Lack of energy and motivation? Sad mood? Food cravings? You might experience low levels of dopamine, a brain chemical responsible for feeling good. Wondering how you can increase dopamine levels without resorting to medications or supplements? We’ve got you covered! Read below and find out what the dopamine diet is, what foods are rich in
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