Handling food safely is the best way to prevent many of the illnesses related to food consumption. Making a sandwich is one thing but when it comes to handling uncooked and raw foods it is of vital importance that certain steps be taken to insure safety. Perhaps the simplest to remember and easiest to do…
With all the emphasis on a healthy lifestyle at the top everyone’s mind these days, it has become difficult for some products to sell because of possible unhealthy content. Now some advertisers have gotten wise and are wording their packaging in almost deceptive ways to make people think they’re healthier than they really are. Watch…
Keeping your body healthy can be a difficult task. People tell you things and everyone seems to have an opinion on what is good or not. There are countless articles online that supposedly are giving you good advice on health. But sometimes it’s not that difficult to figure out what bad advice is and what…
Millions of Americans are trying to lose weight every day. Recently, it has been noted that obesity is an epidemic in America. Being overweight can be the cause of many health problems for young and old alike. Some people are very successful when they decide to lose the weight. For others it can be quite…
There’s nothing like a great cup of coffee to start your day. In fact, some people like coffee at almost any time of day. Coffee can be good at lunch time and even after dinner. A nice cup of coffee can be sipped and enjoyed with a friend along with some pleasant conversation. Yes, coffee…
There are a lot of whiskey drinkers out there and they’ll be the first to tell you that it’s good for you. Most of the time you all you hear about are the bad side effects of drinking alcohol. The truth is drinking alcohol is bad for you if you do too much of it.…
Countless studies have shown that getting a good amount of sleep is not only refreshing, but essential to your health. Along with a good diet, getting enough sleep is extremely important. Unfortunately, for some people getting enough sleep is a problem. Sometimes brought on by stress, or maybe other health problems many suffer from the…
People are becoming more aware of what they eat and where it comes from. Getting educated about what is in our food has become a national concern as more people are showing the effects of bad nutrition. Natural and whole foods are taking the place of processed foods in more households around the country. But…
We’ve all heard of superfoods, those foods that contain all the good nutrients that the body needs. If you want to be healthy, superfoods are highly recommended. The problem is that much of the time these kinds of foods are expensive and sometimes hard to find. The good news is that there are some foods…