Think corn syrup is better than table sugar? Do you prefer one over the other? Today’s article discusses the findings of a sweetner study about whether one was more harmful than another. Here’s what they found in the study, “The study showed that female mice fed a diet which contained 25 percent of calories from added fructose and glucose carbohydrates known as monosaccharides that are found in corn syrup died at a rate 1.87 times higher than female mice on a diet in which 25 percent of calories came from sucrose.” To read more, CLICK HERE.
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Why Cooking Can Work Against Your Diet
So you are about 40 days into your New Year resolution. You’ve exchanged the fast food for your pots and pans but are you making small mistakes in the kitchen that are costing you calories? To find out, CLICK HERE.
Don't Let The Cold, Give You One
Your grandmother said it, your mother said it and now you say it to your kids, “Bundle up, or you’ll catch a cold!” But is that just an old wives’ tale or can you get sick from the cold? To read the article, CLICK HERE.
Health Insurance And Mental Health
An interesting looking into the world of mental health and insurance. According to this article, just over half of the psychiatrists in the United States accept private insurance, many see this as an issue. To read the article, CLICK HERE.
Snacks That Aren't Helping You Lose Weight
You may think that grabbing that diet soda will be an okay snack while you try to lose a few pounds but you’re only making it harder. To see the list of worst snacks for weight loss, CLICK HERE.
Superfoods You Probably Haven't Tried
Here’s a list of foods that aren’t quite at the superfood level but are quickly getting there. CLICK HERE.
Could Facebook Bring You Down?
A new study found that Facebook might actually decrease your happiness, not increase it, despite all the likes you may get on a status. Using 82 young adult Facebook users, researchers discovered that overtime, the more the participants used Facebook, the more their satisfaction levels declined. Yet, when the participants engaged in more face-to-face interactions with others, they began to feel better over time. For more information on the study, click HERE.
Why You Should Drink More Coffee
Health.com reports that a recent study discovered that a cup of java is linked to positive emotions including happiness, calmness, pleasure, friendship, satisfaction, affection, and kindness. Coffee beans actually contain antioxidants and may cut down your risk of diabetes. Additionally, coffee is tied to decreased risks of contracting other diseases as well as giving your daily or weekly workout a boost. For more details on the different ways in which coffee can help you, click HERE.
The Causes of High Cholesterol
About 100 million Americans have high cholesterol. Although there are a variety of sources, the more common causes are discussed in this article. Two of the biggest factors are your family history and what you eat. This article reveals what type of fats to watch out for in your diet, the importance of exercise, as well as how age and gender can affect your cholesterol. Get all the facts on the most common causes HERE.
Foods that Protect You From the Sun
Most of us think sunscreen, a good hat, and a nice pair of sunglasses protect our bodies from sun damage. They do. However, there are other sun protectors outside the personal hygiene aisle that can assist us too. Specifically, foods packed with antioxidants help fight free radicals caused by unprotected sun exposure. Omega – 3 fatty acids, green tea, dark chocolate, as well as red and orange fruits and vegetables, among other fresh options, are loaded with antioxidants; meaning they can save your body from sun damage. For more information on foods with antioxidants that can protect you from the sun read the full article HERE.
