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Clearing up the Carb Confusion

According to the Harvard  T.H. Chan School of public health, “Dr. David Ludwig, MD, PhD, a professor in the Department of Nutrition at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and director of the New Balance Foundation Obesity Prevention Center at Boston Children’s Hospital, is one of the foremost experts when it comes to carbohydrates.” …

Should there be a Sugar Tax?

By now you’re probably heard something about of all of the very real health concerns that arise when people of any age have too much sugar in their diets. Childhood obesity, heart disease, and diabetes are becoming serious problems not just in the U.S.A, but around the world. While high sugar consumption alone is not the sole reason …

Herbs & Spices, More than Flavor Enhancers

The right combination of fresh, or even dried, herbs & spices can transform a dish from the mundane to the sublime. The right mixture can also give food a unique flavor profile, or a distinct ethnic flare. Herbs & spices have been used for medicinal purposes by many different cultures, throughout history, and modern science is continually proving …

Study Links Green Tea Consumption with Prostate Cancer Prevention

Green tea has many health-boosting properties such antibacterial and antioxidant.  Green tea is even rumored to help with weight loss. Many studies have been done on the effects of green tea consumption and cancer prevention. It has been shown that drinking green tea is associated with protection against a variety of human cancers. This is mainly due to components in green tea, which …

Breaking News: Harvard Study Credits Eating Walnuts with Slowing Colon Cancer Growth!

Walnuts are filled with vitamins and minerals, like vitamin B6, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and iron. This makes eating walnuts a smart choice, that will give your body both nutrition and energy. Additionally, because they contain healthy fats, protein, and fiber, eating walnuts will also help you feel full and satisfied for longer, which makes them a useful food to help with …

The Amazing Tomato

Tomatoes. Whether they’re sliced in a sandwich, chopped into a salad, pickled, stewed, or cooked into our pasta sauces and condiments, we love ’em. And why not? They’re delicious, versatile, and one of the best health-boosting foods that you can put into your body. Brimming with Nutrients Tomatoes are chock full of vitamins and minerals. …