Nutrition
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Keeping the Cut Leafy Greens Healthy
Although leafy green vegetables get a number of stars in nutritional ratings, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention regards them as one of the riskiest foods on the market. They are often contaminated by pathogens such as Salmonella and Noroviruses and have been the source of about 20% of the food-borne infections in the last 11…
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Pandora’s Lunchbox: How Processed Foods took Over the American Meal
Pandora’s Box, by Melanie Warner, is an exposé of the reign of processed foods over the American consumer market. Launched earlier this week, the book discusses major misconceptions of processed foods and delves into healthier eating habits that the nation can adopt. Warner did her research for about eighteen months, gathering compelling arguments from food scientists…
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The Healthy and Exotic Mediterranean Diet
Recent research has shown that the Mediterranean diet helps in reducing the at-risk level for heart attacks and other cardiovascular related ailments by nearly 30%. The diet mainly consists of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole-grains, as well as fish. It also reduces the level of dairy products consumed and cuts down on the amount of…
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The Positive Trend of Almonds
The year 2013 is projected to see a rise in the number of consumers eating almonds. With the current culture of snacking slowly replacing the traditional three meals a day and the increased consumer awareness about dietary issues, more and more attention is being paid to healthy snacks. These snacks are slowly becoming the preferred…
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Feeding Pets the Right Way
For pet owners, properly caring for our cute animals is a duty rather than a choice. An importance aspect of pet care is nutrition, which eventually boils down to the type and quality of foods and treats that the pets are given. Though it may be easy to trust food adverts or company slogans on…
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The Trend: Urban Agriculture
People are indeed becoming more conscious about the food they consume. With improved technology, the secrets that have been hidden behind the large food processing industries are being revealed continuously, forcing people to make drastic decisions in terms of their dietary habits. To add to that, the never-ending reports of food recalls or food-borne illnesses…
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Whey Proteins: The Flip Side
Although widely preferred by bodybuilders and athletes, the side effects of whey proteins should cause one to pause and reflect before opting to use them in order to increase muscle and body mass. Whey is a watery by-product of cheese full of globular proteins, so it is no wonder about the high energy levels associated…
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A Vegetarian-Themed Party
So, you have tried the vegetarian lifestyle and you like it. It was hard at first and the mere memory of a freshly grilled rib was overwhelming, but now you are reaping the full benefits of going green. You also want to show your friends how cool and exciting this choice has been and you…