The Secret Ingredient That Makes You Fat
by Gumer Liston March 3rd, 2009 | Diet
Do you think that you are eating too much? Are you afraid that you are overweight? Don't put the blame entirely on yourself for that extra weight you are having there. Share some of the blame to that one secret ingredient in most packaged foods-- monosodium glutamate. Results of new studies suggest that monosodium glutamate, or MSG, may be a contributing factor in the obesity epidemic. Scientists at the University of North Carolina found  that those who regularly consume foods with MSG are more likely to gain extra weight than those who do not have MSG intake. Another study by an international
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Coffee Could Help Lower The Risk of Dementia
by Gumer Liston February 10th, 2009 | Diet, Mental Health
Are you having your second cup of coffee? Could not resist its aroma and the urge for more? Don't worry, it's okay because coffee will not give you heart disease or hypertension; Â it even may do your mind some good. A new study suggests the possible connection between coffee consumption and lower risk of dementia during old age.
A group of Swedish and Danish researchers led by Dr. Miia Kivipelto, associate professor of neurology at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, conducted a study that looked into how coffee consumption could affect the mental health of men and women later in their
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A group of Swedish and Danish researchers led by Dr. Miia Kivipelto, associate professor of neurology at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, conducted a study that looked into how coffee consumption could affect the mental health of men and women later in their
Donuts versus Bagels
by Bea January 27th, 2009 | Diet, Nutrition
Many people go to Dunkin' Donuts for breakfast, grabbing a bagel and thinking that they are going for the healthy alternative to donuts. What they don't realize is that they are in fact choosing the wrong option!
Most people think that bagels are healthier than donuts--after all, what could be the harm in condensed bread versus a sugar laden fried pastry? Well, that's just it, bagels are oversized and very dense--they also take longer for your body to digest. One bagel can be worth at least 5 pieces of bread. Even if you are going for the whole wheat or multigrain
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Most people think that bagels are healthier than donuts--after all, what could be the harm in condensed bread versus a sugar laden fried pastry? Well, that's just it, bagels are oversized and very dense--they also take longer for your body to digest. One bagel can be worth at least 5 pieces of bread. Even if you are going for the whole wheat or multigrain
New Year, New Goals
by Louise January 20th, 2009 | Diet, Exercise
It is 2009, a new year, time for a change. What's your New Year's resolution? Everybody makes one, but how many people actually keep them? I am going to take a guess and say that it is only a very small percentage of people. What sets those people aside from the rest of us? Can we say their goals are easier, or is that just a bad excuse? How can we become a part of that percentage and make it grow? This year, I want you to make a health-related goal. It doesn't matter how big or how small your
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How to Avoid Dehydration
by Gumer Liston December 30th, 2008 | Diet
We all know that the best way to avoid dehydration is by drinking enough fluids. What most of us do not know is that it is not always that easy to get enough fluid into out body. We often think we have enough even if our body hasn't gotten its fill. Here are some tips that will help you avoid dehydration and overheating as a result of doing some rigorous physical activity like running, bicycling, playing basketball or tennis.
1. Before, during, and after any physical activity, drink plenty of fluids like juice, sports drinks or plain water. Drinks with caffeine
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1. Before, during, and after any physical activity, drink plenty of fluids like juice, sports drinks or plain water. Drinks with caffeine