The NIH-AARP study of Americans followed for years found that frequent consumption of sweetened beverages, especially diet drinks, may increase depression risk among older adults. Whether soda, fruit-flavored drinks or iced tea, those artificially sweetened drinks appeared to carry higher risk. There was a benefit in coffee drinkers compared to non-drinkers, but if they add […]
Black Friday is traditionally one of the biggest shopping days of the year, but this year there seems to be some backlash. REI made waves last month when it announced that it would be closing all of its 143 retail locations, headquarters and two distribution centers on both Thanksgiving and Black Friday. All 12,000 full- and part-time […]
Probiotics are live microorganisms that have health benefits when consumed (1). These are usually beneficial bacteria that serve some function in the body. Probiotics have all sorts of powerful benefits for your body and brain. Yogurt is a highly nutritious dairy product made from fermented milk. Photo credit: Shutterstock They may improve digestive health, reduce […]
Black Friday has become so popular that it wasn’t enough for retailers to open their stores at 5 or 6 a.m. the day after Thanksgiving. Now, many retailers open on Thanksgiving Day and stay open through the night and into Black Friday. But a backlash is brewing. In recent years, socially conscious businesses such as Patagonia and […]
Up to 20 percent of people may suffer from food addiction or addictive-like eating behavior (1). This number is even higher among people with obesity. Food addiction involves being addicted to food in the same way as drug addicts are addicted to drugs (2, 3). Processed foods can cause blood sugar imbalances and cravings. Eating […]
Whether you’re living the gluten free life or just want to experiment with cool new ingredients, teff should be high on your list. Sometimes written as tef or t’ef, this grain (actually a pseudo-grain, since it’s technically a seed) is the smallest whole grain in the world. Teff has a beautiful dark brown color, a […]
A chicken coop is a place where a chicken spends much of its time. It’s a place of protection and housing but for proud humans, it’s also a place to show off their love and character as caretakers of the traditional bird. 1. New Orleans Style Photo credit: Kootation.com Bright colors and southern charm. 2. […]
Eggs are among the healthiest foods you can eat. They are rich in high-quality protein, healthy fats and many essential vitamins and minerals. Eggs also have a few unique properties that make them egg-ceptionally weight loss friendly. This article explains why whole eggs are a killer weight loss food. Eggs also have a few unique […]
That wild Alaskan salmon you get at your favorite local restaurant might not be the real deal, according to a new report from the nonprofit Oceana. The report reveals that America’s favorite fish—salmon—is often mislabeled in restaurants and grocery stores. .@Oceana study finds mislabeling in 43% of salmon samples tested https://t.co/BFrM18Cacy #SeafoodFraud pic.twitter.com/YukAdNkiuI — Oceana (@oceana) October […]
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