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3 Ways Turmeric Can Affect Your Medication, According to Dietitians
When you walk around your local grocery store or a health-food store, you may come across turmeric as a yellow-colored spice in the spice aisle or as a supplement in the form of powder, extract or tincture in the supplement section. With so much buzz about turmeric's potential health benefits, such as relieving pain and depression symptoms and possessing anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic and anti-cancer properties, you may wonder if it is worthwhile to eat turmeric as a spice, take the supplement alone, or have a bit of both.
By Kaly Johnes2 months ago in Longevity
Does Salt Make You Gain Weight?
Salt is a calorie-free condiment used to preserve food and elevate the flavor in a uniquely delicious way. But even though salt has no fat, calories or any other factors that traditionally contribute to weight gain, surprisingly, consuming it may be linked to weight gain.
By Kaly Johnes2 months ago in Longevity
What Happens to Your Body When You Take Vitamin C Every Day
It may take a sniffly nose, constant sneezing or a pesky cough to bring vitamin C top-of-mind. Getting sick reminds you of your immune function, which may leave you wondering whether you should take vitamin C daily. Vitamin C is a well-known vitamin in citrus fruits that many people turn to when under the weather. That's because it can enhance immune health and may shorten how long a cold lasts, per MedlinePlus.
By Kaly Johnes2 months ago in Longevity
Yellow Natural Egg Dye & Egg Coloring
Learn how to dye eggs with turmeric using this easy recipe for coloring Easter eggs naturally. Egg coloring made from turmeric dyes white eggs a beautifully vibrant yellow. For best results, soak your eggs in the dye for at least four hours, but not longer than 24 hours.Nutrition Notes
By Kaly Johnes2 months ago in Longevity
7 "Bad" High-Calorie Foods to Add to Your Diet, According to Dietitians
Calorie-dense foods are often demonized in a world that is steeped in diet culture. Certainly, there are many foods that are indeed high in calories, and when eaten in excess, can contribute to weight gain. You may have heard the old adage that “calories in, calories out” is how our metabolism works to manage our body weight. However, this overly simplistic trope often gets extrapolated to any food that contains a significant source of energy.
By Kaly Johnes2 months ago in Longevity
Salt vs. Sodium: What's the Difference? Health Experts Explain
You don’t just crave it; you need it! Salt contains one of the nutrients that the body can’t actually make on its own—sodium. In fact, you have to consume it regularly so it can perform various critical functions to keep you healthy each day. Surprised? Many are. The good news is that it’s widely available and tastes good, too! But could enjoying this flavor be risky for your well-being? Unfortunately, it’s true. And the duality you’re going to finally untangle: on the one hand, providing essential nutrition along with great flavor and its role in increasing potential health risks on the other.
By Kaly Johnes2 months ago in Longevity
Pumpkin Sugar Cookies
Nutrition Notes Does the Whole-Wheat Pastry Flour Add Any Nutrition? Whole-wheat pastry flour is milled from soft white wheat—compared to regular whole-wheat flour, which is milled from hard red wheat. Soft white wheat has a lower protein content and produces more tender baked goods than hard red wheat does. Like regular whole-wheat flour, whole-wheat pastry flour also still contains the germ and bran, which is where most of the grain's nutrition and fiber are contained. And because whole-wheat is a whole grain, eating it can help reduce blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Compare that to refined white flour which has had the bran and germ removed.
By Kaly Johnes2 months ago in Longevity
What Happens to Your Body When You Drink Coconut Milk Every Day
There are tons of different alternative milks to pick from nowadays. But some, like coconut milk, are staples that have been around much longer than the trend. Coconut milk itself is derived from the flesh of mature coconuts, and is mixed with water to thin it out.
By Kaly Johnes2 months ago in Longevity
Come for the Torture, Stay for the Poetry: This Might Be Taylor Swift’s Most Personal Album Yet
POETS ONLY WANT love if it’s torture. And when the poet is Taylor Swift, you always have to figure love and torture are never more than a few verses apart. Taylor became a legend as the poet laureate of teen romance. But that was kid stuff compared to the adult heartbreak of her stunning new album, The Tortured Poets Department. A year after getting out of a six-year relationship, Taylor’s got bad men on the brain. But they’ve always been her specialty. As she notes here, in a poem she includes in the physical edition, “It’s the worst men that I write best.”
By Kaly Johnes2 months ago in Beat
5 Best Herbs For Natural Kidney Cleansing
Kidneys do a lot of important work, and if they aren't healthy, they can cause dangerous conditions such as kidney failure and kidney cancer. Renal functions include filtering blood and excreting waste liquids. There is much more they do than that. As a result of their requirement for an optimal pressure level, kidneys help control blood pressure. Renin is a hormone that constricts blood vessels and allows kidneys to raise or lower blood pressure as needed. Consequently, kidneys don't require external detox aids, as cleansing is their primary objective. The kidneys do their best work when they are relieved of strain. Staying hydrated and eating healthy food are essential. A few herbs are also beneficial to kidneys. See #5 - you probably haven't eaten it before, but it's shockingly easy to get!
By Kaly Johnes2 months ago in Longevity
What Are The World's Most Expensive Dogs?
Certainly, dogs are man's best friend, and we can't imagine a world without them as our furry companions. In the U.S. AKC (American Kennel Club) lists 190 recognized dog breeds, whereas the FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale) lists 360 recognized breeds. As a result, there are a wide variety of dogs available on the market. Many dogs come from areas you wouldn’t expect. Did you know that the Shih Tzu originates from Tibet? In contrast, Labradors are native to Newfoundland. Despite the fact that we love all dog breeds, have you ever considered which breeds are considered to be the most valuable? Some of the dogs on this list may surprise you...
By Kaly Johnes2 months ago in Petlife
What Happens To Your Body If You Eat 4 Almonds Every Day
Due to their protein, vitamins, and fiber content, almonds are a great food to consume every day. A regular intake of them is thought to reduce your risk of cancer, heart disease, obesity, and type 2 diabetes. While they contain fat, most of it is the healthy monounsaturated kind, which protects your heart. Despite this, almonds are quite high in calories, so make sure you eat them in moderation. It may sound unbelievable that just four almonds can have any impact on your health, but it's true! One ounce of almonds contains 3.5 grams of fiber, 6 grams of protein, and 9 grams of monounsaturated fat. In addition to providing vitamin E, manganese, and magnesium, almonds are also a good source of fiber. Copper, calcium, riboflavin, iron, zinc, and phosphorus are also present in lesser amounts. All that goodness can do for your body, so what can it do for you? If you eat at least four almonds a day, you'll enjoy these 7 benefits.
By Kaly Johnes2 months ago in Longevity