It seems that there a lot of myths going around about including eggs in your diet. My grandfather used to have an egg every morning, and he attributed his good health to this (in addition to a glass of wine each night). However, I also had those aunts and uncles who criticized my grandfather for being so "careless" about his health, especially his cholesterol level. So what's the deal, are eggs healthy or not?
The biggest concern most people have about eggs is the amount of cholesterol they contain. It's true, eggs contain a high amount of cholesterol. There's no
Improving Diets Sneakily
by MPK September 17th, 2010 | Diet
While there are many people who enjoy eating a healthy diet, there are many people who don't. However, there are ways to add more nutrition to recipes without the diners knowing. Sure, it's sneaky, but if it's helpful to that person's health, is it really a crime?
One easy way to improve the nutritional value of a dish is by adding flax seed. Flax seed provides both fiber and omega-3 fatty acids. Fiber can improve digestive health, lower blood cholesterol, and control blood sugar levels. Omega-3 fatty acids may improve cardiovascular health.
So, what are the best ways to serve flax
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One easy way to improve the nutritional value of a dish is by adding flax seed. Flax seed provides both fiber and omega-3 fatty acids. Fiber can improve digestive health, lower blood cholesterol, and control blood sugar levels. Omega-3 fatty acids may improve cardiovascular health.
So, what are the best ways to serve flax
College Health
by Kendall Ryan September 13th, 2010 | Diet, Exercise, Sleep
College is a time for adjustment for your mind and body. It is hard to get used to such a big change but something you must be most conscious of is your health. Here are some guidelines to keep you healthy this year:
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- Eat healthy. Try to each a lot of fruits and vegetables and minimize the carbs. Carbs are easier and faster to eat on the go but a lot worse for you! Pizza is fast but loaded with oils and fat from the cheeses. Although a healthier diet may be a tad more expensive, you have to allocate
That Freshman 15
by Bea September 6th, 2010 | Diet, Exercise, Nutrition, Sleep
College... it is the time for new beginnings and reinventing one's being. It can be pretty exciting, but also stressful for most students. They want to try new things and are eager to dive into their new environment. This environment includes new classes, new sights, new friends, and unfortunately (for the most part), a new wardrobe. Why? Well, it is because you just cannot seem to get that very last button put in place on those shirts anymore or the button on your jeans might take a lot of sucking in of your stomach in order to get the
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Vitamin Focus: E
by Louise August 20th, 2010 | Diet, Vitamins
This article is the last in a series focusing on the different vitamins. The other vitamins that have already been covered are vitamin A, the B vitamins, vitamin C, and vitamin D.
What is vitamin E and what does it do for us? Vitamin E has long been known as the vitamin that helps skin heal when applied topically. There are those who buy bottles of liquid vitamin E to apply it to old scars in hopes that they will soon disappear through the magic of the vitamin. Despite many success anecdotes, research has
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What is vitamin E and what does it do for us? Vitamin E has long been known as the vitamin that helps skin heal when applied topically. There are those who buy bottles of liquid vitamin E to apply it to old scars in hopes that they will soon disappear through the magic of the vitamin. Despite many success anecdotes, research has