There are cows out there having nightmares right now as Burger King has announced that they’re producing a 1,160 calorie sandwich that has enough meat to make a grown lion back off. This monster sized sandwich is called the ‘Meat Monster’ and has two hamburgers, a chicken breast fillet, three strips of bacon, two slices [...]
We all know that fiber is an important part of a balanced diet, but researchers are now saying that it can prolong life expectancy – particularly if the right kinds of fiber are eaten. The findings are from the National Institutes of Health – AARP Diet and Health Study. Researchers asked a large group of [...]
There is a new study which was recently released in the March issue of Pediatrics that states that energy drinks could prove to be very harmful for younger children. The super-caffeinated drinks may cause more than just the jitters to some of those who drink them. This study has examined the effects these drink can [...]
A recent study published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health reports that poor diets have been lowering children’s IQ. The study links diets that are high in fat, sugar, and processed foods to lower levels of brain performance as the children get older. The researchers who produced the study stated that toddlers could [...]
The question about what are resistant starch foods are can be easily understood after doing a bit of research. Resistant starch foods pertain to two types of sources. One is found naturally in some foods and some are produced through manufacturing. Basically they’re foods that are resistant to being digested in the small intestine. Non-resistant [...]
Recent research done at the University of Nottingham suggests that eating more green vegetables could make you look more attractive. Dr. Ian Stephen who led the research team believes that they have discovered at least one new way to look better than ever: consume more carrots and tomatoes on a regular basis. Dr. Stephen explained [...]
Research has confirmed that by eating healthier you can manage to live significantly longer than those who always snack on junk food and do not take care of themselves. The study was published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association which compared the diets of a total of 2,500 people. The study ultimately found [...]
Recently the Food and Drug Administration made a decision which will make gastric band surgery more accessible to those who are struggling with weight problems. The procedure has become more and more popular since it was first introduced as a way to lose weight without having to diet or make any lifestyle changes whatsoever. Tracy [...]
The weight-loss company, Weight Watchers, has recently announced a new PointsPlus System that is replacing the old Points’ plan that was being used by tens of millions of people. The new plan now gives fruits and veggies zero points, which allows people to eat as many of them as they’d like, instead of restricting them. [...]
Many people who enjoy eating pumpkin pie will be delighted to learn that Men’s Health Magazine has claimed that it can actually help those who eat it live longer lives. Apparently the alpha-carotene is one of the natural ingredients which are also found in many orangish-yellow fruits that make for a healthy body. Beat-carotene which [...]
Eat Veggies For Better Health – According to the Pennington Biomedical Research Center, those who work out on a regular basis will be able to see the benefits of their daily training faster if they eat right. They also claim that apple cider vinegar can have a number of positive effects on the body, boosting [...]
