... 5 Top Benefits and 4 Must-See Risks Do you douse every meal in hot sauce? Does the thought of chili pepper, cayenne pepper, habanero pepper or any hot pepper make your mouth water (in a good way)? If you love all things hot and spicy, you may be wondering if all of that spicy food is good for you. As it turns out, … Read More
When’s the last time you woke up late for work and rushed out the door with your cup of coffee in hand — but no breakfast to speak of? Or how about got so busy that lunchtime came … and went … before you had a chance to grab a bite to eat? … Read More
Probiotics, also known as beneficial bacteria, have hit the mainstream market with gusto, and can now be found not only as supplements in health food stores but also are added to popular foods like yogurt, protein bars, kefir and even ice cream. … Read More
It’s everywhere we look these days, isn’t it? Everything from breakfast cereals to fruit juices seem to be either "fortified with” or "a good source of” vitamin C. It may leave you wondering… just how many of these "good sources” can your body really handle every day? And what happens if you get too much? The Truth … Read More
Energy drinks are soaring in popularity in the United States, having enjoyed market share growth of 240% from 2004-2009. They currently make up the largest section of the functional beverage category (which also includes sports drinks and nutraceutical drinks), and the industry is expected to more than double by 2013, … Read More
... NEVER Eat These Worst Fast Food Heart Attacks! You know fast food isn’t health food, but you might be surprised to learn just how much sugar, fat, sodium and calories are packed into these seemingly unassuming sandwiches. The nutritional stats on these worst fast food items make a home-cooked burger look like a superfoo … Read More
You may have felt a bit adventurous when you first tried escargot or frog legs at that fancy French restaurant. If you’re really open-minded, you may have even sampled a chocolate-covered cricket or a bowl of turtle soup. Maybe you’ve also eaten the worm from a bottle of tequila or tried fried alligator … All will seem tame … Read More
Many Americans are trying to eat healthier these days, and you’re probably among them. You’ve cut back on your daily sodas, swapped your fried chicken for baked, and eat a salad nearly every day of the week … But you’re human, after all. And some days you need to grab a bite to eat, and you need to do it quick … fortunately … Read More