There are estimates that more than half of the world’s population depends on grain for their primary source of nutrition. In Asia, the annual rice consumption per capita is around 300 pounds. While the average yearly consumption in the United States is about 27 pounds, that number is closer to 450 in the United Arab Emirates. In contrast to wheat […]
If your flames of hunger are for the spicey food, you’re in luck. There’s more to spicy food than just a tingly tongue and a perspiring forehead. For weight loss, heart health, and, surprisingly, digestive health, there’s evidence suggesting spicy foods are the way to go. Vegetables in general are good for your health, but some varieties have a lot […]
Sadly, there is no secret to eternal youth. Therefore, we may still be conscious of how we treat our bodies as we can’t stop the aging process. Keeping your mental, emotional, and physical ages young becomes increasingly important as your chronological age increases. That old adage about how age means nothing holds true. Some examples of such measures would include starting […]
Is the coconut some fruit? Or is it a nut? The fact that coconuts can be both nuts and fruits further confuse some. The exocarp is a firm, green layer on the outside of a coconut. The mesocarp, which resembles a brown, hairy husk, follows. The endocarp is a seed’s protective covering that is found inside. When you crack open a […]
Hollywood celebrities are notorious for adopting either a new fashion trend or a living trend. In recent years, coconut water has become quite the trendy beverage among celebrities. In contemporary celebrity interviews, whoever the icon will likely be chugging coconut water. Previously, it was Russian vodka. After a few seasons, the drink of choice became glasses of herbal tea. Now, however, there […]
People have consumed wine for millennia, and the health benefits of doing so are well documented yet alcohol is not always something that your doctor will recommend consuming without restriction. Once upon a time, people used to shake the container of alcohol and observe the bubbles to determine its alcohol content. Nowadays, it’s even easier. You can use a specialized […]
Everyone experiences inflammation, whether or not they are aware of it. If you’ve ever sprained your ankle, cut yourself while chopping veggies, or been stung by a bee, you know what inflammation feels like. It’s the body’s way of protecting itself from dangerous invaders like germs and repairing damaged tissue by causing pain, redness, swelling, and heat. Infections like the […]
There are those who prefer tea to those who prefer coffee. Coffee drinkers appear to be more extravagant than tea drinkers when it comes to their favorite beverage. One could ask how many cups of coffee are too many. A steaming cup of coffee is the first thing millions of people reach for every morning, and there are a […]
We’ve had enough of the word “obesity,” thus one of the most talked-about issues would be losing weight. There is a plethora of advice out there to help you shed those extra pounds. Particularly after giving birth, some people may want to lose weight fast. However, it’s important to think about whether or not any of these approaches to losing […]
‘Be sure to have your blood pressure and cholesterol checked.’ This is a common response anytime someone complains to a friend or family member about feeling dizzy or unfit. If you are not a fan of greasy meals, you may doubt that you have a cholesterol problem. People are often taken aback to discover that their cholesterol levels have […]