Category: Food
Which Fruits You Should Not Eat During Pregnancy?
Pregnancy is a blessing in disguise. But, from battling through the emotional upheavals to physical changes, we know what you have to undergo, all throughout these nine months. To combat these shifts in your life, we understand you might also… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food
Exploring the sustainability of global nutrition at current population growth
One of the glaring problems in today’s world is that we’re trying to feed too many people with finite resources. The growth of the human population is greater than the ability to produce food… or is it? There is a… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Nutrition
Insulin Resistance – an unhappy pancreas
Did you know you could be insulin resistant for years and not even know it? There are not any real noticeable signs that would cause you to think you’re insulin resistant. In fact, many people arise at this diagnosis through… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Nutrition
Chocolate – consider the type before you take a bite
Oh, who doesn’t like chocolate? Any excuse to eat some and then have a little more seems to make reasonable sense. Any occasion will do for chocolate consumption in some form or another. Luckily, there actually have been proven health… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Fitness Nutrition, Food
Vegetarian vs Vegan: A meatless comparison
Food is such a prevalent part of our life which can affect our mood, time, body shape, and overall health. The choices are endless when it comes to what we put in our mouths, and for some that decision leaves meat out of the… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Nutrition
Salt – Favor subtraction over addition
Traditional table salt is composed of two minerals: sodium and chloride. Sodium has a bad connotation, one that equates to wreaking havoc on health. However, the body does need some sodium in order for the nerves and muscles to properly function. Sodium helps send electrical signals among… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Nutrition
Tortilla chips: Portion-temptation challenge
This snack food made from corn tortillas is a favorite crunch for many to consume, especially during football season. These wedges are pretty basic…. corn, vegetable oil, salt, and water, fried or baked. Yellow corn is the popular staple, but they can… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness Nutrition, Food, Nutrition
Olive Oil: 10 considerations
Olive oil has been said to be the nectar of gods. It is found in most people’s pantries. It is the main component of the Mediterranean diet. Olive oil is actually a liquid fat that comes from olives, but this monounsaturated fatty acid is the… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness Nutrition, Food, Health, Nutrition
Refrigeration: What stays in and what comes out
There’s only so much room in your refrigerator, but certain items rank in importance versus others for the occupancy space. Many people refrigerate foods because they believe they stay fresher or will not expire as quickly if kept in a cool temperature.… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Nutrition
