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McDonald’s Teams Up With Weight Watchers
Tuesday, March 16th, 2010We all know that McDonald’s has a real image problem when it comes to weight loss and health. The problem is their food plain and simple. But now, as part of a broader effort to shed their unhealthy reputation, in Australia and New Zealand McDonald’s is teaming up with Weight Watchers to offer some menu [...]
Papaya Could Be a Cancer Fighter
Friday, March 12th, 2010If you love Papaya, you may be getting more than just a flavorful exotic fruit. Researchers are reporting that an extract from dried papaya slows the growth of cancer cells in the laboratory. It’s not clear if it will have the same effect on cancer in people, however.
University of Florida researcher Dr. Nam Dang and [...]
Supermarket Lighting May Alter Nutrients
Wednesday, March 10th, 2010I bet you don’t think about supermarket lighting very much. Me either. But it turns out that fluorescent lighting in grocery stores might increase the nutritional value of fresh spinach, according to a new study.
Many stores display fresh spinach in clear plastic containers, which are kept at around 39 degrees Fahrenheit in coolers exposed to [...]
People would lose 5 pounds a year if soda cost an extra 18%
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010The idea is that if people can’t afford bad food and drink, they might be healthier. So if the price of regular soda and other sweetened beverages increased by 18%, people would consume an average of 56 fewer calories a day and lose about 5 pounds a year, according to projections in a study out [...]
Have a Winter Barbecue
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010We all love to barbecue, but in the winter months it isn’t so easy. When was the last time you barbecued in a blizzard? We long for warm weather and barbecues. Fear not, you can barbecue in the winter. There is a solution.
EZ Grills cost $5–$10, depending on the size and are available online or [...]
Dark Chocolate May Lower Stroke Risk
Tuesday, February 16th, 2010I hope you had some dark chocolate this Valentine’s day. Dark chocolate appears to lower your risk of stroke or lessen the likelihood of death after a stroke. The findings, based on a review of existing research, aren’t conclusive though, and they don’t prove that chocolate is good for your heart.
But still, two of the [...]
Mini Chicken Pot Pies
Friday, February 12th, 2010It’s cold outside and if you are on the east coast you probably have a ton of snow outside of your door. So why not try this recipe tonight for Mini Chicken Pot Pies. Here’s what you’ll need.
1 large egg white, beaten
1 sheet frozen puff pastry dough, thawed
2 teaspoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons olive oil
3 tablespoons [...]
Seven Foods for Better Sex
Thursday, February 11th, 2010Does your sex life need a boost? There are some foods that can help you set the mood. Maybe a romantic, home-cooked dinner is just what you need. There’s growing evidence that some of the vitamins and components in foods can enhance sexual function and sexual experience.
Click through to check out some food ingredients from [...]
Beer good for your Bones?
Wednesday, February 10th, 2010It used to be that milk was the only drink that was supposed to be good for your bones. But maybe a beer or three can be good for your bones too. Beer may help keep bones strong because it’s a rich source of dietary silicon, which contributes to bone mineral density. But the amount [...]
Top Tuna Brands Have High Mercury Levels
Tuesday, February 9th, 2010You’ve probably heard about Mercury in Tuna. Our waters are so polluted, it isn’t new news, but tests on over 300 samples of canned tuna from the top three brands in the United States revealed that more than half contained mercury levels above what’s considered safe by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Researchers from the University of [...]
