Fruits and vegetables go together like “two peas in a pod”—but are they really as similar as we’ve been told? In general, the nutrients from fruits can be quite different from those of vegetables. Their respective effects on our health can also be very different, especially when considering the varying content of fructose sugar in […]
Written by Jennifer Margulis, Ph.D. A car needs the right kind of gas to run smoothly, and it’s similar for humans. They need the right kind of food to optimize their health and well-being. The best foods for our bodies and our brains are the freshest and they’re made in our own kitchens. They’re not […]
Keep your groceries fresh longer! If you’ve ever wondered how you can make your fruits and veggies last longer, you’ve come to the right place. Banana To slow bananas from ripening, wrap the stem in plastic wrap. You could also put your bananas in the fridge. The banana peel will most likely turn black so […]
Did you know besides of being delicious, bananas are also very healthy? First of all bananas, help fight depression due to high levels of tryptophan, which is used in serotonin production – the happy-mood brain neurotransmitter. Bananas regulate blood sugar and produces stress-relieving relaxation. They are are high in potassium, low in salt and as the FDA says, they are able to […]
When it comes to snacks between the meals, chips are often in the top ten. Chocolate or various nuts and kernels are among them as well. Unfortunately fruits and vegetables are not common first-choice-snacks. Although fruits are a lot healthier than chips or chocolate, most times the latter wins. In fact, they often taste better, or are a lot easier to prepare. […]
1. Watermelon Cake for Summer This is the sweetest slice of watermelon you have ever eaten! The chocolate seeds are incredibly tasty! 2. Strawberry Cheesecake Cake Here you get a cheesecake and a normal cake in one! The strawberry frosting is being put on top. There is no need to put frosting between the layers as the cheesecake layer […]
Having spent over 20 years working on food-poisoning lawsuits, Bill Marler simply doesn’t eat certain foods anymore. The attorney, who’s litigating suits against Chipotle after the chain’s E. coli and norovirus outbreaks, was cited in an article by Health Insider from BottomLine outlining what foods he’s cut from his diet. Having won more than $600 […]
