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5 Bad Habits That Are Secretly Stealing Your Vascular Health

Healthy blood vessels are flexible and efficiently deliver blood and nutrients throughout the body. As they age, blood vessels become hard and brittle, susceptible to rupture or clot formation, threatening your vascular health. In this article, we will explore five bad habits that may be stealthily shortening the lifespan of your blood vessels.  The dangers ...

Max Lu

Young bearded man sitting at a desk piled up with books, lost in thought.

9 Simple Ways to Stop Overeating

Overeating can pose a challenge if you’re aiming for a balanced diet. However, it’s essential to understand that the definition of overeating is subjective. What might seem excessive to you could be a modest portion to someone else. Recognizing and acknowledging overeating is the foundational step in your dieting journey. Symptoms of overeating include gas, ...

Nathan Machoka

Man holding a burger with a bite out of it.

The Top 8 Superfoods

“Superfoods” are foods considered to be beneficial to our health. Among the superfoods that made it to the 2023 list by Good Housekeeping, many of them are popular and familiar to us, such as coffee, dark chocolate, legumes, ginger, and berries. 8 top superfoods 1. Fermented foods According to Registered Dietitian Stefani Sassos, Deputy Director of ...

Mikel Davis

Various colorful superfoods such as acai powder, turmeric, matcha green tea, quinoa, pumpkin seeds, blueberries, dried goji berries, cape gooseberries, raw cocoa, hemp seeds, and others in bowls on a marble surface with blocks spelling the words "super foods."

Nourishing Breakfast Ideas to Kickstart Your Day

It’s often stated that breakfast is paramount in daily routine, and rightly so. A healthy breakfast provides the nutrients and energy needed to jumpstart your day with vigor and vitality. But what exactly constitutes a healthy breakfast, and why is it so crucial? In this article, you will learn the elements of a nutritious breakfast ...

Viena Abdon

Bowl of oatmeal with sliced strawberries and almonds.

Japanese Natto Explored: Why This Traditional Dish Is Good for Your Health

The traditional Japanese dish natto is popular in Japan, but it is commonly unheard of in the Western world. Aside from its unique taste, the dish has substantial health benefits due to its nutrition. This food is unique and is sometimes even described as an acquired taste since, admittedly, not everyone that tries it the ...

Mike West

A bowl of Japanese natto.

Ghee and Its Health Benefits: The Golden Superfood of Indian Cuisine

Have you ever wondered why ghee, a staple of Indian cuisine, has been utilized for thousands of years as a healing superfood? This golden elixir, celebrated in both culinary and medicinal traditions, is packed with nutrients and healthy fats that can work wonders for your body and brain. Discover how incorporating just one or two ...

Viena Abdon

Clay pot with a spoon, both filled with ghee.

Top 10 Ranking Foods for Summer

During the summer, we should eat nutritious foods that will help to build our immune system and increase our immunity in preparation for the winter season. The top 10 healthy foods ranked in order from 1 to 10 1. Eggs Eggs are a complete nutritional food. They are rich in complete proteins (they contain all ...

Tatiana Denning

A plate of scrambled eggs.

White Rice Explained: Is It Healthy or Not?

Rice is the primary staple food for more than half the world’s population — with Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and South America the largest consuming regions. The bulk of global rice is classified as Oryza sativa, a plant species believed to have originated in Asia from the Graminaceae (grass) family. Although brown rice is promoted as “healthier” because of ...

Mike West

A bowl of white rice.

Eating Raw Eggs: Yay or Nay?

Eating raw eggs has been a subject of debate for ages. Some swear by their health benefits, while others express concerns over potential risks. This article will thoroughly examine and provide accurate, reliable information to help you decide about eating raw eggs. The pros of eating raw eggs Raw eggs are a nutritional powerhouse, containing ...

Viena Abdon

Groceries, including a a carton of brown eggs.

Health Benefits of Papaya, the Fruit of Longevity

The sweltering heat of summer can be overwhelming, but enjoying a refreshing slice of papaya, also known as paw paw, can offer a delicious respite and nourish your health. Known as the “Fruit of Longevity,” every part of the plant, including its fruit, leaves, seeds, and latex, has medicinal properties. However, experts caution that there ...

Mikel Davis

Teenage boy relaxing in hotel pool while eating papaya.