Tomato juice is that beverage your parents forced you to drink as a child; for others, it’s the basis of a good Bloody Mary. Your parents forced you to drink tomato juice for a reason; it is filled to the brim with health benefits. Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, one of the best antioxidants for your health. Lycopene is the…
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Simple Things You Can Do to Improve Appetite
There are many reasons a person may experience a loss of appetite: mental illness, physical illness, stress, anxiety, etc. It is normal to experience a reduction in appetite from time to time, but an extended loss of appetite can result in weight loss or in the worst case scenario, extreme malnutrition. If you find your loss of appetite is becoming…
Read MoreEating Eggs and Heart Health
Eggs are one of those foods that are constantly being debated as to exactly how healthy they are. Researchers have debated the topic for years and years. Some have concluded that eggs are going to flat out destroy your heart and trigger all types of problems, with the big one being heart disease. Others believe that there is just about…
Read MoreA Protein Rich Diet for Weight Loss?
Protein is one of the most important nutrients for your body. You absolutely cannot function properly without consuming protein. It is needed to build and repair cells, making it an essential factor for proper growth and development. Not only does protein actually help your body run properly, it is also an essential component for proper weight loss. Consuming protein helps…
Read MoreBlueberries for Heart Health
Blueberries are wonderfully delicious little berries that provide a large wealth of health benefits. Most people already know that blueberries are healthy, but normally when they are referring to the blueberry health profile, they are talking about their antioxidant content. The antioxidants contained in blueberries do a lot, but their biggest benefit is their ability to neutralize free radicals which…
Read MoreSay No to Energy Drinks.
The quest for the perfect ‘pick me up’ drink is never ending. The problem is finding a pick me up that doesn’t have a bunch of negative health benefits attached to it. While, the answer is hotly debated, we know that energy drinks are something that should absolutely be avoided. Read on to learn some of the worst effects of…
Read MoreWhy Flaxseed is Good for You?
Unlike a lot of health foods today, flaxseeds have the distinguished honor of having been eaten for centuries, specifically for their health benefits. A lot of health foods were originally included in peoples’ diets because they made food taste better. Think about ginger, turmeric, or chilli powder. They have lots of health benefits, but people began eating them because they…
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