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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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
8 Chocolate Treats Under 80 Calories
Thursday, January 28th, 2010You love chocolate, but you don’t want a ton of calories. You could just forget chocolate, but really, who can do that? We’re talking chocolate here. Instead, just hit the link below and check out some chocolate treats under 80 calories. Stuff like Godiva’s White Chocolate Praline Heart for just 60 calories, 1/4 cup Häagen-Dazs [...]
E. coli: Calif. company recalls 864,000 pounds of beef
Tuesday, January 19th, 2010Here we go again. When are you going to stop trusting the FDA? They keep nothing safe. They can’t and they have their own agenda anyway. Now a Southern California meat-packing firm has recalled some 864,000 pounds of ground-beef that might be contaminated with E. coli. The Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service [...]
The Best Energy Bars
Tuesday, January 19th, 2010We all know that Snickers satisfies you, or so they say, but it might not be the best choice. Many people prefer energy bars. But which bars taste great and still give you a boost? Well, recently Health.com put four standout energy bars to the test. Hit the link to see how they did. Know [...]
