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Is there just anything better than reading about the health benefits of steak, beer or chocolate? Methinks not.
So here’s another gem for you: German researchers say that eating a square of dark chocolate every day can reduce your systolic blood pressure (the top number) by 3 points […]
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Slow to hop on the bandwagon of apples vs. french fries, Burger King will soon be unleashing a massive ad campaign directed at parents. Their goal? To entice you into their eating establishment by way of offering “healthier” fast food choices for your rugrats.
In theory, this sounds nice. […]
Ice Cream as a fertility booster? Bring it on!
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1 in 8 couples has trouble conceiving. This, I did not know, but given how many folks I’ve met who are having a hard time getting pregnant, sadly, I’m not surprised.
But, the fix could be just the thing […]
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More good news on the nasty habit/I-thought-this-was-junk front. Turns out all the gum-smackers of the world (myself included) have got a good thing going. Jeez, between this and the news from last week, could life get any better?!?
Here, a few reasons why sugarless (operative word) […]
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Happy Weekend, everyone!
Don’t you just love when your favorite “bad” foods suddenly appear with a glowing halo hovering above them? Yeah, me too. Makes my day.
Like today. Suddenly that steak craving I’ve been having is validated, as is the beer I’m sure to consume throughout […]
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Macaroni and cheese, pizza, chocolate chip cookies. Not usually found at the top of a dietician’s “Nice” list, are they? Well, no more. With a few tweaks here and there, your favorite foods can go from Nutritionally Naughty to Superfood instantaneously.
Add this: Cauliflower
To: Macaroni and […]
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If your Valentine’s Day is likely to have some chocolate interspersed into it, then lucky you! Be sure you either grab your lovah or position yourself in Cupid’s path because Hallelujah, you’re in for a treat.
What’s all the fuss, you ask? Well doctors from The Mind Lab in England hooked up the hearts and […]
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When’s the last time you made like Pooh Bear and attacked a pot of honey with a feverish zeal? If it’s been a while (or, um, never) maybe you should give it a try. Honey is packed with more than just a natural sweetness - it’s got some serious health benefits, too.
Try to incorporate […]
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Reading food labels can be a lot like studying for NASA privileges or deciphering a cryptic code. It takes a lot of work, it takes a lot of effort, and it takes a lot of time…which most of us don’t have.
So when Shape magazine posted a poll online asking whether a food’s packaging should […]
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Ah…the holidays. Full of happiness, togetherness, food. And more food. So if you got a little crazy with the goodies yesterday, first of all, join the club - you’re certainly in good company. Secondly, don’t sweat it. Because a lot of those “nasty” foods pack some extra special health punches. So go on, enjoy. […]
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