Aloe Vera has been used for medicinal purposes for many years in various cultures. In modern times, Aloe Vera products are used in gel form as topical creams or Aloe Vera juice is manufactured for ingestion. There are some claims for the health benefits of Aloe Vera juice, but there are also toxicity warnings from […]
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Does Raspberry Ketone Actually Work?
Raspberry ketone is a natural antioxidant in raspberries. Before raspberry ketone was known as a weight loss supplement, it was first used for flavorings in soft drinks, pudding, ice creams or other sweets. It was also used for fragrances like perfumes. Raspberry ketone is a popular weight loss supplement, but does it actually work? Is […]
4 Dieting rules you’ll love to follow
Not all dieting rules are evil. When you understand the science and logic behind each rule, it makes it easier to follow and produces more efficient results. Don’t count calories – count nutrients We have to change our perspective about food. We think of calories like little critters that sneak into your closet at night […]
Does grapefruit help with weight loss?
Grapefruit has many health benefits including being a rich source of vitamin C and many phytochemicals and antioxidants. The grapefruit diet has been popular for many years, but does grapefruit really help with weight loss? There is some research to suggest grapefruit may help with weight loss, but it can’t miraculously shed pounds. There are […]
5 Foods That Can Keep You Thin
It’s important to fuel up with the right foods when you’re watching your weight. Some foods can make it easier to keep your waist line trim and other foods make it easy to pack on extra pounds. In general, nutrient dense foods can help keep you thin because they provide a low number of calories, […]
Health Benefits of Quinoa
Quinoa is an ancient seed from the Andes mountain region in South America. Quinoa is actually a seed, but it cooks and looks like a grain. The ancient Incan culture relied heavily upon quinoa and sowed the first seeds of the quinoa plant. During the Spanish conquest of South America, the quinoa plant lost its […]
Are Egg Whites Healthier Than Egg Yolks?
Eggs are one of those foods it seems nutrition professionals can’t make their minds up about: first they are good for you, then they are bad for you and now they are considered good again. Eggs are a protein source and have many other vitamins and minerals. However, they are also relatively high in cholesterol […]
Is brown rice syrup good or bad for you?
Brown rice syrup is made from brown rice that is soaked, sprouted and cooked with a special enzyme that breaks the starch down into smaller, sweeter carbohydrate molecules. Brown rice syrup has the consistency and look of agave nectar or honey, but is not as thick. Brown rice syrup is not as sweet as other […]
Side Effects from Eating Too Many Almonds
Eating nuts and seeds has many health benefits. However, can you get too much of a good thing? Almonds in particular are touted as heart healthy, but there may be some downsides to getting too many. Although the exact definition of what too many almonds is not really defined, in general sticking to the guideline […]
Are there any benefits from drinking hot water with lemon in the morning?
Drinking hot water with lemon is often suggested as a popular healthy thing to do. There are many health claims that drinking hot water with lemon, specifically in the morning, can give many benefits including: detox, immune health, skin health, digestive health etc. However, are these just unwarranted claims, or is there any validity to […]
Is the Paleo Diet Good for You?
The Paleo Diet is based on the premise that human ancestors adapted on a diet much different than the typical modern Western diet full of processed foods. The Paleo Diet is based on what previous hunter gatherers diet looked like with a diet higher in protein, lower carbohydrate and glycemic index, higher fiber and potassium […]
Is dairy good or bad for you?
Dairy foods are rich in many nutrients including calcium, potassium, protein and vitamin D. However, some dairy products can be high in calories, fat and/or sugar which is not good. Dairy would not be good to eat for people who are allergic to components in dairy like lactose, casein or whey. Here are some reasons […]
