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Fat Content Makes a Big Difference Fat Content Makes a Big Difference (image credits: flickr) Cheese is often criticized for its fat content, but the reality is that not all cheeses are created equal in this department. For example, fresh cheeses like mozzarella and cottage cheese generally contain less fat than aged varieties like cheddar or brie. According to the USDA, part-skim mozzarella contains about 4.5 grams of fat per ounce, while cheddar has nearly 9 grams per ounce. This difference matters, especially for people watching their saturated fat intake, which has been linked to heart health concerns. A 2024 … Read more

Deep Frying: The Worst Culprit for Your Wellbeing Deep Frying: The Worst Culprit for Your Wellbeing (image credits: wikimedia) Let’s start at the bottom of our list with a cooking method that makes food taste amazing but does terrible things to your health. Deep-fat fried foods are often high in calories and may contain unfavorable compounds formed during the process of deep frying, with increased consumption linked to various adverse health conditions. It’s best to avoid frying fatty fish and minimize the frying time of other foods, as there are concerns about polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), which are potentially cancer-causing … Read more

The Plain Water Power Move The Plain Water Power Move (image credits: pixabay) The most effective drink you can reach for after a salty meal isn’t fancy, but it sure does the job. Water supports kidney function and helps flush out excess sodium, so cardiologists recommend drinking two to three glasses of water after a salty meal. When you consume too much salt, your body holds onto extra water to maintain the proper sodium-to-water balance, which can spike blood pressure temporarily. Drinking sufficient amounts of water helps your body regain its desired sodium-to-water ratio and can help compensate for a … Read more

Your Digestive System’s Best Friends: Bananas and Potassium-Rich Foods Your Digestive System’s Best Friends: Bananas and Potassium-Rich Foods (image credits: pixabay) When you’re standing in the produce section wondering what actually helps with bloating, grab a bunch of bananas first. One medium-sized banana contains 9% of the recommended daily amount of potassium. Foods rich in potassium prevent water retention by regulating sodium levels in your body and can thus reduce salt-induced bloating. Think of potassium as your body’s natural water pill—it helps flush out excess sodium that makes you feel puffed up like a balloon. Potassium is the main reason … Read more

Tart Cherries Pack a Natural Melatonin Punch Tart Cherries Pack a Natural Melatonin Punch (image credits: pixabay) Tart cherries have become the superstar of sleep-promoting snacks, and for good reason. They have melatonin, which is a hormone produced in the brain that helps manage the body’s sleep-wake cycles. Tart cherries or their juice can make an ideal late night snack since studies suggest they may help you sleep better. Eight ounces (240 mL) of 100% tart cherry juice or 1/4 cup (40 g) of dried tart cherries has less than 160 calories. The combination of natural melatonin and manageable calories … Read more

Eggs Keep Your Morning Steady and Strong Eggs Keep Your Morning Steady and Strong (image credits: flickr) When that 3 PM sugar crash hits, you might wish you’d started your day differently. Eggs are a high protein food that may help keep your appetite and cravings in check. In fact, research has shown that having a high protein breakfast like eggs may reduce hunger and help people eat less throughout the day. The science behind this is pretty fascinating too. Protein suppresses the hunger hormone ghrelin and increases some of the hormones that make you feel full, including peptide YY … Read more

Skip the Morning Bagel Skip the Morning Bagel (image credits: flickr) Think your breakfast might not matter before that afternoon cholesterol test? Think again. Eating a high-fat meal before the test can raise triglyceride levels and skew the lipid profile, and sugary and fatty foods can cause drastic spikes in triglycerides, making the test results hard to interpret. High-fat foods like butter, cheese, and full-fat dairy products should be avoided, as should sugary foods like desserts, candy, and soda which can affect your results. Your doctor needs accurate numbers to assess your heart health properly, and that seemingly innocent cream … Read more

The Magic Garlic Aioli Revolution The Magic Garlic Aioli Revolution (image credits: pixabay) Picture this: you’re sitting there with a boring piece of grilled chicken, and suddenly you remember you’ve got roasted garlic in your fridge. This creamy roasted garlic aioli recipe is bright, tangy, and so refreshing! It combines a roasted garlic bulb, lemon juice, and mayonnaise. That’s it— it is as simple and satisfying as can be, and oh so dippable! What makes this sauce absolutely brilliant is how nothing is better than the mellow, deep flavor once garlic is roasted, each clove caramelizing in its little sleeve, … Read more

The Fiber Foundation That Transforms Your Health The Fiber Foundation That Transforms Your Health (image credits: unsplash) Let me start with something that might shock you: fewer than 1 in 10 U.S. adults meet their daily recommendations for fiber intake. That’s right, more than 90% of us are walking around fiber-deficient without even realizing it. Fiber isn’t just some boring nutrient your grandmother preached about. Adequate intake of dietary fiber is associated with digestive health and reduced risk for heart disease, stroke, hypertension, certain gastrointestinal disorders, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers. Think of fiber as your body’s cleaning … Read more