The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) issued a statement, that palm oil generated more of a potentially carcinogenic contaminant (glycidyl fatty esters - GE) than other vegetable oils when refined at temperatures above 200 degrees Celsius....
The old saying “use it or lose it” pushes some of us to lift weights to retain muscle as we age. But a new study shows that lack of exercise is not the only reason we...
It’s hard to visit a supermarket without finding soybeans, soy milk, soy cheese, and the entire spectrum of soy products. However, there are several controversies concerning soy and its safety. What are these controversies? Should you...
We are now taking a deeper look into a sugar substitute known as stevia leaf extract. Stevia is a tropical plant native to South America. Its extract has up to 300 times the sweetness of sugar....
This delicious drink provides a lot of health benefits, helps in maintaining the desired body weight and makes your skin bright and healthy.Flaxseeds, sometimes called linseeds, are small, brown, tan or golden-colored seeds that are the...
You may be surprised to learn that the kola nut (aka kolanut) is the origin of the word “cola,” and the tree on which it grows is believed among some Nigerian tribes to be the first...
What is Prediabetes? A prediabetes diagnosis can be alarming. Frequent peeing, excessive thirst, and high-ish blood sugar levels are all signs of "prediabetes". This is a condition in which the body doesn’t use insulin properly. It’s often...
What Is a Superfood?Superfood – def: A food with a high concentration of various nutrients and phytochemical content that delivers exceptional health benefits. The best superfoods are usually scientifically proven foods (also called “functional foods”) that...
It’s seems like there’s a plethora of natural foods and herbs that are touted as superfoods, but none may be quite as deserving as spirulina. In fact, spirulina is often deemed the most nutritionally complete of...
Sugar has detrimental effects on our health, and not just because sweet foods tend to have a lot of calories. Plenty of research has shown that the same calories of sugar versus other foods do very...
THE BASICSEliminating unnecessary fat to build muscle is the key to a successful bodybuilding and training. The success of your efforts depends on your diet, nutritional supplements and exercise during the training period.Bodybuilding can be seen...
Erythritol belongs to a class of compounds called sugar alcohols. Used as a natural sweetener, erythritol is about 60 – 80% as sweet as sucrose (sugar). It is used primarily in chewing gum, baked goods and...
