Spicy foods, such as those foods you may have tried in Indian, Mexican or Korean restaurants, infused with curry and different peppers, have been shown to fight heart disease — the number one cause of death in the western world. Capsaicin, the compound that is responsible for the hot taste of spicy foods has been […]
Raspberries are famous for their substantial amount of vitamin C and antioxidants. But recent studies have shown that raspberries are also very strong fat-burners. Researchers in Japan were looking for natural fat-burning substitutes for capsaicin– a compound in peppers that causes its burning and spicy taste and has strong fat-burning properties- and they found out
Various studies suggest there is a link between drinking soda and heart disease. The latest study from Harvard School of Public Health suggest that sodas are associated with 20% increased risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) as well as some adverse changes in lipids, inflammatory factors, and leptin. “Even a moderate amount of sugary beverage
Researches in Japan indicated that the consumption of soy and other beans may decrease the risk of lung cancer in non-smokers. Although these beans don’t show this benefit on smokers. Soybean and other beans contain isoflavone, a form of antioxidants which is also a well-known breast cancer fighter. These are a class of flavonoids that
Salt is everywhere! Many people know they consume more than enough salt and some people don’t. Some want to reduce their salt (sodium) intake, but don’t know how to do that. Sometimes it’s hard to find useful sodium reduction tips. Here’s a useful guideline from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that shows how
Salt is everywhere and our salt consumption is skyrocketing. Is it true that salt consumption can be detrimental for your health? Should we reduce our salt consumption to zero? Here’s some interesting facts about salt consumption by Americans. It’s not only Americans that have a salty taste, but it’s also true for many other people
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A new chocolate’s benefit: Healthy people who exercise and eat chocolate regularly tend to have a lower body mass index (BMI) than those who eat chocolate less often, a new study suggests. But experts point out that the effect could be easily erased by the high level of calories and saturated fats associated with chocolate
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