In recent times people have been getting more educated in making healthy food choices. One food purchasing choice that has been seeing more popularity among those concerned with health and the environment is locally grown food. So, what is the attraction to locally grown foods? Here is some information that will help make that clear. First off, what is…
For years we’ve been hearing about all the bad things in the soda we drink. It’s mostly the sugar that’s bad for you, and soda is loaded with it. Many studies have shown that sugar has negative effects on heart health, brain function, body weight and over all mood. Well it seems that the word…
There are many reasons for trying to eat the right foods, and now doing well at work is another one. Workers in America are known to live sometimes hurried stressful lives. For many people the average work day consists of getting up and getting ready, facing rush hour traffic, doing a full day’s work and then doing…
Butter has had its ups and downs as far as the health conscious are concerned. A few years ago, people used to put butter on everything but then it was decided that butter contained too much fat. Now the opinion is again drifting in the favor of butter. It has even gotten to the point that some people are using butter…
Are you a white egg eater, or a brown egg eater? Over the years there have been many stories about which is better, the white eggs, or the brown eggs. Some people say that brown eggs are healthier. After all, the argument goes, brown eggs cost more, so they must be better for you. So,…
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…