Harmful Effects of an Energy Drink
Drinking 32 ounces of an energy drink is associated with potentially harmful changes in blood pressure and heart function that are beyond those seen with caffeine alone, according to a …
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The Best Way To Eat Mushrooms
Culinary treatments (boiling, microwaving, grilling, and deep frying) influence on proximate composition and antioxidant capacity of most cultivated mushrooms worldwide. A study by Spanish researchers has shown that microwaving and …
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Go Plant Based for Healthy School Days
(Family Features) Filling the kitchen with plant-based ingredients is an easy way to nudge kids toward nutritious after-school snacks and make busy weeknight dinners as healthy as they are delicious. …
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Coffee and a Donut? Blame the Caffeine
Caffeine, the widely consumed stimulant and igniter of sluggish mornings, has been found to temper taste buds temporarily, making food and drink seem less sweet, according to new Cornell University …
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Peter, Peter, Pumpkin Eater
Colorful trees, a refreshing breeze, and crisp autumn leaves mean that Halloween season is officially upon us. It’s time to costume shop, decorate the yard, and—of course—visit the pumpkin patch. …
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Getting Protein on a Vegan Diet Plan
There was a time when the only people who followed a vegan diet were radical animal activists looking to send a message. Today, many people are turning to a vegan …
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Finding Your Inner Locavore
During the summer months people emerge from their homes in search of fresh air and local organic foods—and what better way to get both than at your neighborhood farmers market? …
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6 Ways to Save on Organic Food
The term “organic” refers to the way agricultural products are grown and processed. While the regulations vary from country to country, in the U.S., organic food crops must be grown …
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Almond Craze
The almond is a perfect example of a food best eaten raw due to its nutritional benefits and the plethora of ways to eat this tiny pseudo nut. Botanically speaking, …
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4 Natural Foods that Prevent Premature Heart Disease
When it comes to heart health, eating the right foods is important. “Beyond a doubt, of all the foods out there, fruits and vegetables [which are high in fiber, antioxidants, …
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