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Elevated cholesterol levels are a common problem of many people.

We live in a world where speed defines us and this determines us to grab a bite on our way to work, without paying much attention to the foods we consume.

Most of these foods are harmful because they contain processed ingredients saturated in fats.

These fats release unhealthy levels of cholesterol, which begins to form a thick plaque on the walls of the arteries that carry blood to the heart, leading to heart attacks and other diseases.

Since I have problems with cholesterol myself, I thought I should (more…)

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Ever since I was a child, I enjoyed eating popcorn.

Popcorn is considered a healthy snack.

It is rich in fiber and contains good carbohydrates.

However, in recent times, people have started to cook popcorn using the microwave oven. In a way, it makes more sense because it takes very little effort and time. All you have to do is place the paper bag with popcorn into the microwave, set the appropriate time and push Start. But is this really healthy?

Microwave popcorn should not be a substitute for air popped popcorn. The corn popped in the microwave contains a high amount of salt and this (more…)

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Most of the foods that are traded in supermarkets nowadays contain a high amount of refined sugar.

Most of us prefer to consume them because they taste great.

But regrets start to emerge when we observe that we start to gain weight because of them.

All starchy and sweet foods have this property, they raise blood sugar really fast. As soon as we eat foods with a high content of refined sugar, they will be absorbed quickly into the bloodstream.

The insulin hormone will start to clear the sugar and fat from the blood and store the sugar in the tissues for further use. (more…)

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Fresh fruits come packaged as nature intended and therefore they contain a lot of vitamins, minerals, fibre, phytochemicals and antioxidants.

Fruits also contain a lot of water.

An apple, for example, is approximately 85% water, while grapefruits, water melons and strawberries contain over 90% water.

This water content can not only contribute to your daily fluid requirement but it also adds volume to the fruit which makes you feel satisfied and full - a real plus point for anyone looking to control their weight. (more…)

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 It is not uncommon to find diet benefits in foods and nutrients we least expect.

This is certainly the case with bran.

In the past, people used to discard the cereal bran after they completed the milling process.

But this is no longer the case. Most recently, people have discovered the multitude of benefits that bran has to offer. In consequence, they started to capitalize on it.

Bran is the exterior layer of grains that remains after the milling process. People recognize it as one of the healthiest byproducts in the food industry (more…)

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If I were to describe a perfect morning, then it would certainly be a sunny one with me relishing a bowl of tasty cereals and taking a breath of fresh air in front of a wide-opened window. Awww…

Now, getting back to the point I was going to make.

I went the other day to the supermarket determined to get some breakfast cereals. However, with the multitude of choices displayed on aisles, infinite combinations and flavours, I got a little confused.

Since I am very careful with my diet, I always try to get products that makes more sense in terms of health benefits. This is also the case with (more…)

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If you are interested in weight loss then you probably inform yourself on various facts about nutrition, programs that you should follow in order to keep in shape and the latest discoveries in this domain.

But what happens when you come across „miracle diets” that promise to help you lose weight in a record time with little or no effort?

Weight loss guides and clinics can be found almost everywhere.

However, many of them do not rely on effective programs and they usually aim to increase profits by leading people into thinking that weight loss is actually possible overnight.

Losing weight correctly can be difficult sometimes since regular visits to a dietitian are required as well as a strong will to keep a close eye on (more…)

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Along the years, the issue of weight loss gave birth to many myths.

A very relevant example when it comes to such myths is the one related to late evening snacks.

Is it ok to eat after 6 pm? What should I eat in order to keep my figure slender? Is there a right time for dinner? These are some of the questions that ramble through our minds as we get near the fridge in the evening.

I must confess that for long time I thought that not eating after 6 pm would help me lose weight. But my calculations were erroneous. It seems (more…)

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I just heard about one of the newest trends among celebrities who want to lose weight: vitamin B-12 injections.

I’ve never heard about this before and I got intrigued by the way it is supposed to work.

We all know that the B vitamins are essential for our health and well being, and any deficiency in this respect can seriously affect us.

Some of the initial symptoms exhibited by those who lack vitamin B 12 may range from fatigue, depression, anxiety and a general lack of energy.

Most fad diets trigger almost the same symptoms, which is why (more…)

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Our body is just like a car engine.

It helps us perform various activities but it also needs to be periodically revised and cleansed of any impurities.

If we fail to do this, then the body will not function properly and various states of discomfort and even disease will show their fangs.

That is why I thought that you would be interested in finding out more about some of the best foods that, are not only delicious but they also purify our body, making us feel energetic and healthy.

Goji berries

The rush for goji berries started over a year ago. They are the new (more…)

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