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The Benefits of Cooking With Organic Grapeseed Oil
Posted by: | CommentsWhen it comes to choosing a healthy oil for the purpose of cooking, several choices probably come to mind. Olive oil is known to be heart healthy oil due to its antioxidants and high concentration of monounsaturated fats, but it has a relatively low smoke point, making it a poor choice for recipes that require high heat. Canola oil, also high in monounsaturates, is another good choice that can readily withstand high temperature cooking. But there’s another healthy oil out there that’s often forgotten when it comes to cooking options and that’s organic grapeseed oil. What are the health benefits of grapeseed oil and why should you consider using it as a cooking oil? Read More→
Four Fabulous Foods for Better Heart Health
Posted by: | CommentsHeart disease is the most common killer of both men and women in this country. It might surprise you to learn that heart disease contributes to four out of every ten deaths in the United States. Although genetics play a role in whether a not a person gets heart disease, lifestyle factors are also of critical importance. One of the best ways to reduce your risk of heart disease is to eat a heart healthy diet. Making your diet heart healthy doesn’t always require a major overhaul. Making subtle changes and substitutions to your regular diet can sometimes be enough to reduce your odds of developing heart disease. Here are four healthy foods for the heart you can easily add to your diet to reap the benefits of a healthier ticker. Read More→
The Tasty Health Benefits of Black Tea
Posted by: | CommentsGreen tea seems to have become the darling of the health world and for good reason. Studies show that the catechins found in green tea may have some highly beneficial health properties, but don’t let black tea get pushed to the back burner. Black tea appears to have some benefits of its own. What are the health benefits of drinking black tea? Read More→
How to Make a Luscious, Low Fat Milkshake
Posted by: | CommentsDo you remember those tasty old fashioned milkshakes they used to serve at the counters of local drugstores? The ice cream was scooped into a metal cup by hand and mixed in a drink mixer until the perfect blend of sweet decadence was created. When you placed your straw into that milkshake, you knew you were in for a treat. Calories and fat content were less of an issue back then and you could enjoy those shakes while remaining blissfully unaware of how the fat was accumulating in your arteries and your weight was inching up on the scale. The good news is you can still enjoy a guilt-free, tasty drink by creating a low fat milkshake at home. Here are some ways to turn that decadent shake into an asset. After all, you will be getting some calcium and protein when you sip your low fat milkshake. Read More→
The Amazing Health Benefits of Goji Berries
Posted by: | CommentsIf you haven’t heard much about the goji berry, you probably soon will. The goji berry, also know as the wolfberry, is receiving attention these days for its possible health benefits. Although lofty health claims are often made about these orange and red berries, most health data regarding this fruit is still preliminary. Although promotion of the fresh goji berry and its juice has been strong, it still remains a largely undiscovered berry seen mostly in health food stores and natural food markets. Is it worthwhile to eat goji berries? Read More→
10 Foods That Prevent Birth Defects
Posted by: | CommentsEvery woman knows that eating a healthful diet while pregnant is an essential way to ensure having a healthy baby. Eating a diet chocked full of whole grains, vegetables, legumes and fresh fruits while avoiding dangers to a baby’s health such as having a high stress level, smoking and consuming alcohol while pregnant, is the best way to prevent birth defects. Read More→
