Category: Health Tips

The U.S. government thinks you’re sweet enough. In fact, the USDA even issued guidelines recommending that Americans keep their consumption of added sugars low—to about 200 calories a day for those following a 2,000-calorie diet. Their guidelines translate to about 45 grams of sugar a …

Normally, when you eat or drink, food travels down your esophagus to a muscle known as the esophageal sphincter, which opens to let food into your stomach. Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid flows upward into your esophagus, the pipe that connects your mouth to …

The average American male eats 4.8 ounces of meat each and every day, while the typical American female consumes 3.1 ounces per day, according to the National American Meat Institute. Per the latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans, we should consume 26 ounces of meat each …

Parsley was held in high regard by the Greeks. It was used to honor athletes who won. It was also used to decorate the tombs. It found its use in medicine before Romans introduced it to garnish food. It has been cultivated for over 2000 …

Discovered in the 1800s by a French chemist, iodine is a non-metallic element found mostly in the oceans and soil. It is a rare water-soluble trace element that plays a significant role in metabolism and the development of the nervous system. You need to consume …

Simply put, biotin is a B vitamin. It is also called vitamin B7 (or vitamin H) and is one of the B complex vitamins that convert food into energy. The name ‘biotin’ originates from the ancient Greek word ‘biotos’, which means ‘sustenance’ or ‘life’. Most …

  Breadfruit is one of the rare fruits which are consumed as a vegetable rather than as a fruit. This originates from a flowering tree called ‘Artocarpus Altillis’. Breadfruit is grown all throughout the tropics and this fruit belongs to the mulberry family, therefore it …

  Can you name something more delicious than cheese? Whether it’s melted on crispy pizza, a burger, between two slices of bread, or eaten on its own with crackers or fruit, the star of the dairy food group comes in a plethora of different types …

Everyone has heard the phrase “processed foods” by now, but many people don’t really know what life would be like without them. Here’s a hint: Your health, mood, and appearance will improve—dramatically! Processed foods are chemical-laden, addictive foods usually sold in jars, boxes, and bags, …