Milk Alternatives, Part 12: Flax Milk
Flax Milk: close but no cigar. Flax milk and flax seed Flax Milk: Flaxseed Milk contains no cholesterol or lactose, making it a heart-healthy alternative. Flaxseed milk…
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Recipe: Blueberry Chia Smoothie
The blueberry chia smoothie recipe is a simple drink that tastes great and is very easy to make. It is not only a treat for…
List: 8 reasons cut back on alcohol
Alcohol may do more than make you fat beer belly gut There is no doubt that heavy alcohol consumption is very harmful to your health….
Research: Energy drinks cause heart arrythmias
Energy drinks tied to prolonged QT interval Energy drink Many American’s love to partake in a Monster drink or Red Bull to reduce fatigue. I…
Weight loss tip: Cut the cheese
Cheese is calorie dense and reducing it can assist with weight loss Wedge of cheese with caraway seeds Seductive foods that taste great are very…
Research: New study on soda taxes.
Soda taxes reduce sales in Philadelphia by sending buyers to neighboring areas.
In prior posts, I have been quite skeptical of sin taxes such as sugar or soda taxes. I personally think that they will hurt those who can barely afford them and drive people to buy them elsewhere. I wrote about it in Sugar Tax: Would it decrease obesity? I also believe that it might reduce sales, and that is supported by my article entitled “Soda Taxes Can Change Behavior.” So what does the new research show?
Editorial: Sweetened Beverages and All-Cause Mortality
What is the link between sugary beverage consumption and increased all-cause mortality Pineapple juice We have long suspected that there is a link between sugar-sweetened…
Recipe: Garlic Chicken with a Kick
Chicken when cooked correctly can be a delicious and nutritious meal. When I was looking to lose weight, I found many of the recipes to be…
List: 5 Smoothie ingredients that might sabotage your weight loss plans.
Avoid these smoothie ingredients if you want to lose weight. A Selection of Colorful Smoothies The key to weight loss is creating a calorie deficit….
Research: Beef may help reduce hunger and diet satisfaction
Diet rich in food may promote satiety and weight loss. Raw steak Nearly on a daily basis people ask me if eating beef is healthy….