Health Topics
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NCC into the Antimicrobial Issue
After it was recently published in the Washington Post that the antimicrobials used in the processing of chicken posed a danger to the respiratory health of the plant workers and inspectors, the National Chicken Council (NCC) defended themselves saying that the chemicals used are thoroughly tested on a regular basis, by the nation’s Department of…
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Antibiotics in Milk
Most dairy products are known to cause a wide variety of allergic reactions in many people around the world. The milk protein has been known to cause allergy-related asthma in a number of people who have drank it. Some doctors claim that some children and adults may not actually be allergic to milk itself, but…
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Benefits of Soybeans
There has been a spirited campaign over the past few years encouraging people to eat soybeans as an alternative protein to their normal diet. Most people are still against trying out this diet. Some consider this to be a vegetarian alternative to eating proteins, while others consider it to be unsuitable for them. Here are…
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Health Benefits of Boku Superfood
Boku Superfood is a line of high protein health food snacks and supplements. It was introduced into the market in 2007. It offers enhanced formulation that adds some hint of organic fine vanilla, organic raw cacao, the sweet mesquite pod and other highly valued ingredients. Some people will attest to the fact that there are…
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Business Case for Low Calorie Foods
The Hudson Institute started a campaign for low calorie foods. This was branded better-for-you beverages and foods. The campaign was aimed at showing that the benefits in form of sales, shareholder values, and reputation from the campaign will eventually grow from the implementation and popularization of this program. This program proved that it has the…
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Can Diet Ease Menopausal Symptoms?
According to a recent study by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, consumption of a Mediterranean diet greatly reduces the chances of hot flashes and night sweats at menopause. Data was collected from about 6,000 women between the ages of 50 and 55 to access the relationship between women’s health and their natural menopause. The…
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Fast Foods of the 90s
A recent study by the American Journal for Preventive Medicine shows that most of the fast food restaurants in America have made very little progress with regard to creating better and healthier menus. Although most of the fast food joints have added more fruits, vegetables and salads to their menus, the comparative amount of unhealthy…
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What You Need to Know to Have a Healthy Gut
Most doctors’ advice is that you need to have a bowel movement at least once every 24 hours. Chronic constipation has been known to result in colon cancers and in some instances, Parkinson’s disease. Constipation is often caused by dehydration, magnesium deficiency, low thyroid function, and intestinal infections, among others. Constipation can be very painful…